moving from the NW to dear old Ohio had a few surprises... killer weather, drastic temp changes, HOT nites (oh for the cool ocean breezes.....), shocking lack of any ethnic food...... and BUGS!! ahaghghghhghghhhhh!!
great googleymoogley people this place crawls!
my tick defense is:
long sleeve shirt
kneehigh sox (hubby's of course they come up over my knees - and yes i look like a dork)
and spray the "deep woods off" ON the boots and sox as i'm walking out the door. this works like a charm. i also keep the dogs spotted with frontline.
and to make extra sure i'm gettin' guineas soon soon soon!
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What no ticks in Portland Oregon.. We have them in lower Oregon.. Ive had to remove one from my dogs ear about 10 years ago. My uncle and grandpa would get them all the time.. They were loggers..
I actually use Advantage for the dogs and cats both. The cat version includes the heartworm preventative. I used to use Frontline, but then it quit working on the fleas last year. Grew resistant perhaps?
Has anyone had any luck with Avon's Skin So Soft? Somebody gave me the bath oil and the lotion. I confess that I am not so fond of the smell, but hey, if it prevents ticks from jumping on me then bring it on.
I found a huge tick walking down my neck and now I am completely neurotic about it. Every little tickle sends me running for a mirror. UGG!!
well when i worked at the vets office we used to spray ourselves down with adams spray after really creepy crawlies days. maybe thats why the hair won't grow on my legs-ha!
How about rubbing garlic on your legs!!
Or once I heard something about eucalyptus or other smelly stuff for keeping away mosquitoes. Maybe it works for ticks.