Tick Twister Tool

[outdoorslife]

Bought a couple of them and have them attached to several of my packs as well as in a first aid kit .

Off topic somewhat , does anyone use Adams Spray for Tick Replellant on the Pooches ???

I havnt used the Adams spray but heard good things about it. I just started using this along with the topical treatment. So far so good...

[Bill from NJ]

I have one of these and swear by it.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Ticked-Off-Remover-family/dp/B00CAQ7C8K

 

 

 

I took your advice.

 

Just ordered the 3 pack.

 

Thanks HH.

[BothBarrels]

 

I've been using this for many years on my dogs, and have been happy with it. But, I'll try something new.

 

I had Lyme Disease about 16 years ago. Before it was was easily diagnosed. Never saw the tick, never saw a rash. Evil, little bastards.

 

 

[not on the rug]

I havnt used the Adams spray but heard good things about it. I just started using this along with the topical treatment. So far so good...

We just buy bottles of peppermint oil and rub the dogs down with it every couple of weeks. We put it in their dog shampoo too.  It seems to do the trick.  They say to put garlic in their food as well.   

 

Before the peppermint oil, we used to use frontline and whatever the other one was and it never did a damn thing. Both dogs still had ticks on them, fat and full of blood.     

 

I'm considering trying the bravecto pill for the dog I have now though.  For some reason, he is an absolute tick magnet.  My other dog almost never had a tick on him.  It was super rare. We'd maybe pull 2-3 off of him each year.  With this guy, we pull ticks off of him at least 2-3 times per week.  It's insane. 

[Buzzard II]

Sawyer spray I use and works great

Good stuff.  They have several different sprays so read the label before you buy.

[Greybeard]

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I've been using this for many years on my dogs, and have been happy with it. But, I'll try something new.

 

I had Lyme Disease about 16 years ago. Before it was was easily diagnosed. Never saw the tick, never saw a rash. Evil, little bastards.

 

I use the same tool.  I also get the 10% permethrin from tractor supply.  It's petroleum based, but that's what you want to treat your clothes.  The petroleum base bonds better to clothing, and won't wash out as fast as water base when laundered.  I use 1oz in a 28oz spray bottle, and it's been working good. I'll spray clothes heavily about once a month, and just give them a mist touch-up after a few washes.  Most of my clothes will get washed after every hunt.  I also do my lawn with it.  According to the label, it is safe unless your lawn runs off directly into a waterway, then water base should be used.  I spray early in the spring when it's too cold for bees, and before the clover blossom, or it will destroy bee colonies.  I'll mist my boots each time I get out of the truck for a hike.  It doesn't do any harm since it can't soak through the boots to my skin.

[Sticks n' Stones2]

They work, the idea is that the ticks get scared of having their pincers ripped off or something so they let go, we use them on our dog and ourselves if they've been there for awhile so they you don't get all that nasty stuff their carrying into the wound. Yeah they're worth the money.

[madeinuk]

Yes,  They work well.   Use to to get them off my dog all the time.

Ditto

[Livesintrees]

Got a set in both cars

[jerseyhunter]

I  have one or used to have one similar to the one both Barrels posted minus the cup, they were free at either the Rockland or Edison show. Never squeeze, pinch or use heat.

[BothBarrels]

I  have one or used to have one similar to the one both Barrels posted minus the cup, they were free at either the Rockland or Edison show. Never squeeze, pinch or use heat.

 

Actually, it's not a cup. It's a little magnifying lens, so you can be sure that all the tick's mouth parts were removed from your skin.

 

Cheap, little thing .... but, it works pretty well.

[Huntfree77]

Thought you were never supposed to twist a tick??? Only pull straight out. Twisting possibly leave the head and mouth parts under the skin

 

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[BothBarrels]

Thought you were never supposed to twist a tick??? Only pull straight out. Twisting possibly leave the head and mouth parts under the skin

 

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That's correct.