I think we all have tried more than one way or another to try to keep ticks at bay... There is the spray on repellents. The old flee and tick collar around your ankles. Dryer sheets tucked in your socks and pockets. I have even heard of people mummified with duck tape wrapping their pants to there shoes and so forth. And I'm sure there are more I'm missing. I would like to hear how others fight these little blood suckers away. As we all know they can do more harm then just eat us alive.
This last weekend I sprayed on all the deet I could and went to chech one of my caches as it was reported missing. We have had some flooding in the area. ( How far can an ammo box float ya think ?) Of course when I came back to the car I started picking off all the ticks I could see. After the first dozen, my wife says wait I have an idea...I was hoping it wasn't just to leave me there... I'm happy to report it wasn't... She came around with a wonderful device. A disposable lint roller. The kind with the throw away adhesive sheets. She keeps it in the car to pick up any dog hair left behind from our beloved cache hounds. And I also give my uniforms a quick once over when needed before heading into work. You would be suprized the amount of ticks you can get off your clothing before they get ya! Even those little seed ticks you can't even hardly see till two days later your scratchin that spot behind your knee. I know this is a little after the fact but I beleive it is a great addition to the arsenal. And hey what is one more thing stuffed into that bag going to matter...course you could keep it in the car...Wished it was my idea but all credit goes to my wife for that one...
Love to hear anyone else ideas on how to combat these pest...
Happy cachin
