[MR] Small bloodsuckers

[Laura Garcia]

Just as an add on ----If you are coming to Coronation this weekend (and I do hope you are) please note that Camp Mitchell is a campground area that ticks seem to like.   It looks to be a wonderful weekend for this event and I would hate for you to take home something other than great memories!

See you all this weekend.

 

YIS,

Katharine de la Vache

Exchequer

The Stronghold of Raven's Cove
 
> Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2010 01:12:42 -0400
> To: atlantia at atlantia.sca.org
> From: chessler at usa.net
> Subject: [MR] Small bloodsuckers
> 
> My assistant in charge of entomological collecting brought home the 
> first tick of the season.
> 
> Permethrin has a good reputation for protecting against ticks and 
> other insects. You spray it on the cloth, saturating it. When it 
> dries, it lasts through about 20 washings. I do my stockings and 
> Venetians. I have also done it on dungarees and other clothing. My 
> daughter used it in Africa.
> 
> It is actually an insecticide, but is neutralized by enzymes on skin, 
> so you apply it to clothing. It also works on mosquitos, black flies, etc
> 
> To remove ticks pull with a sharp tweezer to try to get the head, 
> applying steady pressure. I have a flat metal puller I got at REI 
> that works well. The methods of using Vaseline or other chemicals, or 
> heat, are no longer recommended.
> 
> --
> 
> YIS
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