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[Dean Romig]

I went out late on Thursday afternoon to a small marshy pond in the woods and waited till sundown. Three mallards flew by out of range and I couldn't turn them....
All I came home with was about sixteen deer ticks crawling around on my upper body... under my clothing.

[10 bore]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

I went out late on Thursday afternoon to a small marshy pond in the woods and waited till sundown. Three mallards flew by out of range and I couldn't turn them....
All I came home with was about sixteen deer ticks crawling around on my upper body... under my clothing.

what's the limit on ticks, sounds like you had yours

[Steve Hodges]

Dean, here is how to solve the tick problem once and forever. Go to Dicks or EMS and purchase a couple cans of "permethrin". The brand I use is made by Sawyer. Take your cloths outside and spray your hat, coat, shirt, and pants liberally with it. Let it dry outside for six to eight hours and you will be good to go. It lasts up to six washings. It repels and kills ticks, chiggers and mosquitoes. I began using this about five years ago first while turkey hunting in the spring and have never had a tick on me ever since. It is not for direct use on the skin, just your clothing and gear. The stuff is amazing. You still need to spray your neck with a good insect repellant and tuck your pants into your boots, but that is about it.