Our new house sits on nearly 14 acres, and about 2/3 of it is wooded. I'm already dreaming of the perfect Charlotte Mason education for my littles.... complete with nature notebooks and reading under trees....
Any ideas on tick bite prevention?
Any ideas on tick bite prevention?
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If you do get a tick in you, there's a sure way to remove it; you take hold of the body with pliers or tweezers and steadily pull it away from your body, with just enough pressure that your skin stretches outward just a small amount. It may take a minute or two, but the tick will let go and then you're not left with the head inside, which often happens with other methods. We had to do this not long ago for DH.
I bought the girls boots this week, and they've already started wearing them every time they go outside and they tuck their pants in, commando style, even though no one told them to do that, LOL, it's kind of cute. I guess we'll never be "dresses only" prairie muffins, hope as I might.
I had heard some nasty things about nitrites and then found out that they really aren't as bad as I was told.
If Deet really isn't so bad, I'd love to hear how or why you know this. Thanks!
Our pediatrician says it has been the safest, most effective insect repellent available for the past 40 years, and she considers it much, much safer than the risks associated with insect bites. I rarely trust doctors, but she is one I trust. ;o)
Of course, it should be used sparingly and responsibly, just as any chemical.
Keep grassy areas mowed. The main time for ticks is the late spring. Check for them after going into areas you supect will be a problem. We usually have the large dog-ticks- even children can do self-checks. They aren't a problem if they don't attach.