bumpy22 Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 the last few outings with the rifle have produced about 20 ticks on me. not what I was after lol. any advice on stopping them or treating after they have been removed would be great. I have had no experience of them before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonker Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Unclean!!! unclean!!! just got the Mrs to check me over bud after your call. Not a one could we see, check again tomorrow. She was trying to tweezer freckles off, stupid woman Aka Rene. Told her to put her glasses on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Just ensure you don't develop a rash around the bite , if it continues to increase go straight to the Doctors , Lymes Disease can be serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmytree Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Stay away from fields where sheep and deer have been. Cover up properly, particularly your legs and ankles, tuck your socks in and make sure your shirt is tucked in your trousers. I haven't found any repellent that works well on ticks so covering up is the best option. As said before, Lymes disease is a real risk, read up on the symptoms and get help if you're concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Stay away from fields where sheep and deer have been. Cover up properly, particularly your legs and ankles, tuck your socks in and make sure your shirt is tucked in your trousers. I haven't found any repellent that works well on ticks so covering up is the best option. As said before, Lymes disease is a real risk, read up on the symptoms and get help if you're concerned. I am afraid the fields with deer in are the ones I am after lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmytree Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I am afraid the fields with deer in are the ones I am after lol Covering up it is then! Search online for methods of removing ticks, I recently saw a gadget reviewed that does just that but can't remember where, if I can find it I'll post a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Covering up it is then! Search online for methods of removing ticks, I recently saw a gadget reviewed that does just that but can't remember where, if I can find it I'll post a link. cheers mate. got one for taking them off the terrier. I have been using tweezers as to be fair the ones I have had on my back are very small. just seen a good video on youtube county deer stalking has a video about ticks and lymes disease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern01 Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I have just watched a video you rub round the tick with a wet cotton bud where it released its hold on the skin and then could be disposed of safely without leaving the head part in the skin. It was on the beaters and pickers up forum on Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I have always used a tick twister removal tool for me and the dogs. Its like a bent two pronged fork (usually two sizes in the pack), just hook under the tick, twist anticlockwise and lift. Whole tick removal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liamey Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 All good advice. Nasty things, remind me of politicians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben0850 Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 I use an Otom remover for our sheep dogs if they pick up one on the moor. There's a reason sheep farmers don't wear shorts! Have a look at Smidge, I use it and local dry stone Wallers use it, good for midges but also supposed to be good for clegs and ticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 I use the O 'Tom tick remover too, but, so far have been lucky to only have only used it on the ferrets, I do however go out really well covered up, so, mibbes i've just been lucky so far to not have had any unwanted "hitchhikers"...... I carry a pair in the gamebag, and a pair in the shooting car, and one in the ferret net bag.. I must be shooting on clean land, as even the deer I've shot are only occasionally carrying one or two... Wee link to the item... http://www.otom.com/how-to-remove-a-tick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyboy30 Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Smother them in vaseline they can't breathe and just let go cheers 🍻 kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Smother them in vaseline they can't breathe and just let go cheers kenny Not a good Idea , they need removing while still nice and alive suffercate them and they regurgitate their stomarch contents into you , increasing the risk of disease and infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy518 Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 I had a tick infestation last year in my garden. Everytime dog went out he came back in with at least 20 of em on him. No way can sheep or deer get in the garden, can only assume either birds or hedgehogs carried them. Finally solved the issue by removing all plant material from the ground to over 7 feet allowing more light in. Additional benefits have included no more hedgehog poo on my decking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Last few stalking outings produced between 10-15 ticks on me every time, my gf even found couple on my back after 2 days, despite rubbing my body with all sorts of repellants befor every outing. All this has changed when her mother sent me from abroad some new stuff to try, i only had one bite on my hand, as i wiped my hands a few times in the gralloching process... This is the only tick repellent working for me so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 DO NOT cover ticks in vaseline or burn them with lighter (done both before) as has been said only encourages tick to spit stuff back into u increasing the chances of catching Lymes. Even using tweezers if u squeeze to far back can increase the risk. The Otom twisters do work well Everyone should look at either BADA site or Lyme disease action site and know the symptoms and wot to look for with Lymes, it is very serios if u get it, (i know a few boys with it, wouldnae wish it on anyone) U can get tick re-pellent clothing now, Rovince? or something similar make them, not really that dear either. Must admit i never use anything with DEET in, have u seen wot it does if u spill it on plastic or waterproofs? And u then cover ur skin in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 I'm with scotslad that's the best advice so far. We aren't but if I was stalking areas with serious tick numbers it would be rovince clothing for me as they are not a good thing to have on you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 I have used this stuff for a while now and never had any problems with midges moggies or them orrible ticks SAWYER PREMIUM CLOTHING INSECT REPELLENT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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