Chiggers and Spiders and Ticks. Oh my.
We took some time this week to check out Pennyrile State Resort in Kentucky. It is a very nice facility with a modest camp ground and large lodge and cabin facilities. What we did not know was, thi...
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Bumpyroad wrote:Yup, I've seen grown men cry from insects. I've also sprayed down with Raid Yard Guard when we ran out of bug spray while camping. There are places and times to stay away from the Great Outdoors.
there were chiggers in iowa and I remember folks dumping sulfur into their socks to keep from getting attacked.
bumpy
I live in MN, Land of 10K Lakes and 100K swamps. In my area we have very active mosquito control agencies. They are out all the time, spreading baits and fogging/spraying wetlands. I worked outdoors for a large portion of my career. I've had both West Nile and Lyme disease, came out just the same scratching fellow as before I contracted the diseases.
One interesting point: When I worked on tree removal and trimming crews, we never had a problem with insects, nary a bite among us. Carpentry, pretty much the same thing. I don't know if that was because of machine exhaust, profuse sweat, or some other thing.
I think they've found that DEET is the best repellant for applying on clothes and skin. Skin-so-soft is a fair repellant and has the added benefit of an excellent hand cleaner (removes asphalt residue).
