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It's a jungle out there...
I had been using permetherin spray but ran out last fall and didn't get any more. Turkey season rolled around. I got 1 tick bite last weekend, one this past Saturday and two more on Sunday. Also found two more that weren't attached. I guess this is the new normal. It really heightened my awareness of how well the permetherin was working.
Where are you getting your permethrin spray ? It's about the only thing that works. The ticks where really bad in the Marmora area last Fall.
Yes I've seen an uptick in the numbers smiths falls thru kemptville area.
Lots in the pefferlaw area the better half had to digg one out me a few weeks ago. Was lots of reports of kids at the school coming back in with on them as well.
The guy at the pharmacy was saying they can't even walk out in the woods anymore without seeing them 3 years was none. I only saw my first last year when one of the kids had a small one latch on to her. We lost the one of the cats last fall I accidentally left the door open and a cat got out . Was missing for 36 days when we got it back we pulled out more than 2 dozens of the blood suckers.
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“Where are you getting your permethrin spray ? It's about the only thing that works.”
Look for a farm supply store, and get Ultra Shield. Its a fly spray for horses that contains permethrin.
Been using it for 5 years now, and never get a single tick any time im out hunting.
Horse spray at Princess Auto contains it. Fine for turkey, problem is it has a smell added which ain't great for deer hunting. Can't fathom why canada has not approved it for us as its one of the few things that works. I've grabbed Sawyers in the US in the past when I've been there. Probably 25% more nowQuote:
Originally Posted by tracer
I buy sawyers in the states at dicks sporting goods.
Urban Nature sells a concentrate that i mix 7parts water to 1 part concentrate. I have used this for 5 years now and have never had a tick on me. I get mine at the Urban Nature on Gardiners Rd in Kingston. Hope this helps.
The product is called
The Protector House and Garden
Hi swampQuote:
Originally Posted by swamp
Is there any scent to this product?
Thanks, John
amazonQuote:
Originally Posted by tracer
https://www.amazon.ca/OnGuard-Pro-Pe...zcF9hdGY&psc=1
Also an Ultra Shield user, with good success. It leaves a residual that lasts for days. Used to be available at Peavey Mart (TSC) before they shut down.Quote:
Originally Posted by genec
The Ultra Shield odour is citronella.
I solve the odour issue by having all my gear hung or set outside when I spray, then leave it out for 3-4 hours after spraying. That seems to get rid of the odour.
I then bag my 2-piece camo suit, hat and gloves in a tied garbage bag, and just put them on when I get to the farm, and rebag them as soon as I get back to the car. That seems to keep the permethrin effective for at least 3-4 weeks before I need to respray.
Hi John. There is no scent that I can tell. I also use during deer season and hasnt caused any problems.
https://kuusinc.com/product/ms245m-m...ing-treatment/
This one is pretty good. No smell
Applied once in couple of months, but needs to be aired out after application
Thanks everyone, I did get a bottle of Ultra Shield from Peavey Mart. Good to know it works.
Another thing to keep in mind is that some populations of dog ticks are showing signs of resistance to permethin. Don't know if it's a problem out here yet but I know they've been seeing resistant ticks in the southern US for a little while now.
Same deal as head lice. Exposure to non lethal doses is allowing them to build immunity to the stuff.
If You do not mind-where this item can be bought?Quote:
Originally Posted by newbiehunter
My problem with that is the dose is only 0.35%. Seems a little light from my research. Most products meant to keep ticks off your clothes are 0.5%. Perhaps just need to apply more often. I'm sure it works for the intended application but not sure its enough for hunting clothes.Quote:
Originally Posted by werner.reiche