tick bite prevention

[davidm]

Yep, dogs can get it. A dog of mine did some time ago. The vets will know how to treat it. Seems common sense, but dogs that lie down a lot whilst out and dogs with longer coats seem to be more prone to it. Some of the areas I shoot have a fairly high tick concentration and a "slow and steady" retriever/Lab cross I had was always getting them and one time caught it. The "fast and furious" lab (shorter coat) I have now doesn't seem to pick them up half as much.

I'm not sure if there's preventative stuff for dogs, but I expect so.

I use nexgaurd which is only avalible as prescription from the vets, it's an oral chew which I give the dog one every month, only been using it 2months but so far so good.

 

[John_R]

A guy I know's terrier got Lyme disease and almost died. I recall it took a lot of expensive care to get over it and the dog is still not quite how he was prior to it.

As for Rovince, does anyone know if the permethrin content is locked in such a manner to be cat safe?

 

[Daz308]

I read this with interest.
There are a number of products available that work well against ticks but none of them are the same as what is in Rovince clothing.
When I started using the clothing myself and began to look into making it available to other stalkers in the UK, it came under scrutiny as to how safe it was to wear. If it was as simple as to spray Permethrin on the clothing it would have been easy. The initial product was developed for the military and it took years of development to provide a product that is safe both for the wearer and the environment. The end result of this was a machine to produce the fabric that cost just over 1.2 million Euros. This process ensures that the amount of Permethrin released is regulated and is enough to be effective against Ticks but not harmful to the person wearing it and also other non target species. Permethrin is a very powerful product and as with anything you administer yourself, who really knows how much is too much. Your body absorbs anything it is in contact with so it is important to make sure this amount is within the ADI (Allowed Daily Intake) Rovince takes care of this for you.
One thing to be sure of, what ever product or method you use to protect against tick bites it is important to always check yourself thoroughly. Ticks are on the increase in the uk so therefore the number of infected ticks are also on the up, so stay safe.
Should anyone want more information on Rovince clothing or tick protection call in and see me on the Swillington Shooting Supplies stand at the http://www.southyorkshiregamefair.com next weekend.

 

[scotlanddeerstalking]

+1 for the Rovince gear it is good, I have used it for a few years now and no ticks several washes an still going strong.

 

[VSS]

Funny things, ticks! I spend all day tramping about in heavily tick-infested areas. My cattle (and, to a lesser extent, my sheep) get covered in them, as do my cats and dogs, but I've never had one on myself, ever! Must be all the sheepdip and stuff I've absorbed over the years making me immune.

 

[diverdave]

Another rovince fan, I have stalked in some very ticky areas, and had stalker friends have 60 on their clothes and legs in one morning session. I have never had one, and never actually seen one on my clothes.

 

[midge]

At the beginning off march i was finding a lot of ticks on me then my son found something on the interet to prevent ticks .Two parts white vinegar one part water mix it in a hand sprayer and spay it on yourself .Smell off vinegar for about 5 minutes but since using it not had a single tick on me.
Before anybody starts the wise cracks my name is not chips as some people say when i tell them

 

[trimix]

Another rovince fan, I have stalked in some very ticky areas, and had stalker friends have 60 on their clothes and legs in one morning session. I have never had one, and never actually seen one on my clothes.

This is a very interesting thread
I also use Rovince trousers and very impressed.
I have now met 5 people who have had Lyme disease and it does not sound fun experience at all.
I check myself after being outdoors now and am careful where i put the used clothes after a spring/ summer stalk.
I always carry to tomotick tool to remove the blighters from myself...or others.

Thanks for raising this thread.

 

[bogtrotter]

We each have to make up our on minds about using stuff like Permethrin which is carcogenic in large amounts while what is used in clothing is said to be a safe amount no one knows the long term effects say after twenty years of use , it has also been linked to Parkinson's disease.

You really need to decide what is the greater risk Lyme disease or maybe developing something equally severe from the cumulative effect of Permethrin some time in future.

I have had Lyme disease and would rather not get it again,however I am not prepared to,risk the unknown long term effects of Permethrin.

 

[artschool]

We each have to make up our on minds about using stuff like Permethrin which is carcogenic in large amounts while what is used in clothing is said to be a safe amount no one knows the long term effects say after twenty years of use , it has also been linked to Parkinson's disease.

on a separate note my large bottle of permethrin arrived in the post today