beaches
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Yeah, me too. I miss doing my gardening thing in the Spring and Fall.
I can't and won't take the chance of getting a tick bite. We've just been through too much/spent too much/can't risk anymore.
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dbpei
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I am curious... do you know if there as many deer ticks in open areas by the sea (with no woods) compared to yards surrounded by woodlands?
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Sammi
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quote:Originally posted by beaches: And OMG just today I killed 2 wasps and hubs knocked out another one. I HATE wasps. My family and friends keep talking about stinkbugs but I wouldn't know one if it hit me in the head. That's good...I'm better off not knowing what they look like
beaches, I hear you about the bugs! Wasps AND stinkbugs have gotten into our house! If I go out to get the mail or go to the car, mosquitoes are swarming even in their "off" hours! I hate irritating bugs!
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lpkayak
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Dbpei-i know in nj there are. I lived in a seacoast town 3 blocks frim ocean un central jersy a few yrs ago
I have used permethrin foryrs onmy clothes and dog
Most places the residual permethrin keeps me from seeing or picking up ticks
In nj i was ok right at ocean as long as i didnt go into dunes where there is grass...but 2 blocks in if i walked dog in park on walkways where grass was short all around and no big wooded areas...he always came home with a few ticks...and my walks were short
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lpkayak
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I still dont see ticks in my yard but i think the permethrun i use on dog and clothes simehow keeps them away
One side of hoyse has woods but i keep grass short and sparse-soil is sandy and dry
I know i am taking risks using permethrin and i try safer products when they come out but so far nothing else works
I made a conscious decision a long time ago i would risk affects of permethin to limit re-bite and lower quality of life
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beaches
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Sammi, already we are seeing gigantic mosquitoes here. I HATE them too! Actually, I hate all bugs
NJ, like most of the NE and mid-Atlantic states is infested with ticks. Kayak is right...when you're right at the ocean, as long as you avoid the dunes, you should be OK.
Kayak, I'd rather take chances using the permethrin than risk another bite! Probably what helps too is that your soil is dry and sandy.
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