FYI
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/oct/07/tick-bites-that-trigger-severe-meat-allergy-on-rise-around-the-world?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
An internet Australian friend (who writes science books) says this is a pretty big concern in Australia.
He says the problem is created when a tick is squeezed while removing it and the blood in its abdomen goes into the current victim. Now, in Australia , they teach to remove the tick, use a piece of ice and "freeze, don't squeeze" to remove the tick.
Tick bites - PSA
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Tick bites - PSA
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It still works for us. Grandson especially would probably prefer the ice.
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Many years ago while cutting brush in Erath County, I found myself covered (as in more than a hundred) with "seed" ticks.
I filled a bath tub with warm water, added some dog dip to it and soaked in it for about 15 minutes, followed by a shower.
That got rid of them.
I filled a bath tub with warm water, added some dog dip to it and soaked in it for about 15 minutes, followed by a shower.
That got rid of them.
I am a never Hillaryite!
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I hated "seed" ticks with a passion. We used sulphur in a sock and dusted it on our jeans and shoes. It helped some but not much.
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