What is the best way to control ticks in the yard? My daughter had 4 yesterday, and she was barely outside.?
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www.stopticks.org\n\nThis has a whole section on what to do to prevent ticks on people.
599158
Sorry, folks, we try so hard to keep her on a leash.  She just keeps getting loose.  This happens every time she gets near a computer.  Her doctor told us to keep a close eye on her but it is hard to do 24 hours a day.  Hey grannywinkie!!!
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Using tweezers position them as close to the skin as possible.  Once you have a good grasp pull straight back, DO NOT yank!  You need to look at the tick ensuring that you get all of the mouthparts...not doing so could cause infection.
999967
We used to do it by wetting the ground or waiting until just after a good rain storm.... then a metal rod with a good insulated handle.... attach the negative side of a 12 volt car battery to a ground rod.... and attatch a wire and small rod to the positive wire... made sure you have on some good rubber boots.... and touch the small rod to the ground for just a couple of seconds... three or four.... and let it up.... it used to bring up alot of night crawlers in a hurry
369725
Lock her in a cupboard. flick her with elastic bands, put live worms down her back.... basically, play her at her own game!
302107
Go over everything with her. I mean EVERYTHING...\nbring her to the doctor and make sure she is using birth control and that she hasnt contracted any diseases.\nBuy her some condoms. \n\nI know some people feel like this is encouraging it but its not.Obviously she is going to do it so help her do it safely.\n\nAlso be thankful that you have done a good enough job at parenting that she feels comfortable going to you with this.\n\nGood luck!
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Sounds like she has been Bitten ,have you got Cat's or a Dog that have bought something in or has your Chick been near Water ie a River.\nThere are still Midges about because the weather has been Warm.\n\nGo to Doctor anyway and get her something, she probably need a Antibiotic.\nHope she soon gets better.
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yeah, call the city or animal control and they should send someone out to take care of it.\ni would say take care of it yourself, but everyone's all hyped up about bird flu--so just be safe...definitely don't just let it rot out on your lawn.
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take some vinegar in case your dog gets sprayed by a skunk, and some pliers in case he runs into a porcupine.\n\nalso you should take a leash in case you need to control him, for example if a bear comes close to your campsite you want to put your dog on a leash right away, otherwise he will be aggressive to the bear.\n\nDont forget the flea/tick collars, and you have to check your dog for ticks every day anyway.\n\nDogs love camping, have fun ;)
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We had a problem with copperheads also and mothballs around the area work great!  Also chickens will kill them and cats.  If you get bit you just need to go to your doctor or emergancy.  Make sure you wear boots when walking about out there!
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We use tea tree oil after someone had recommended it to us on a natural parenting list. So far it seems to work for us. We just take a moistened q-tip and dip it in the tea tree oil and dab it on pulse points all over the body. We bought a 1 oz. bottle of 100% tea tree oil for $6 at Trader Joe's a couple of years ago. Because you only use a couple of drops at a time it has lasted us a long time. You can also get it at a health food store like Whole Foods, Wild Oats, etc. \n\nAt the time that we started using it our daughter was pretty young .... maybe 18 months or so. Because she was so little I was apprehensive about using anything with strong chemicals like DEET in it. \n\nShe was very susceptible to mosquito bites. We had 2-3 occassions where she got a ton of bites at one time .... something like 30-50 red, itchy bumps all over her body (especially around her diaper area where it's warm & moist), when no one else around her had even one little bite. We haven't had any problems since we started using tea tree oil and have noticed that she's been biten those times where we forgot it.\n\nThat being said it's probably important to note that we live in a suburban community in dry Southern California in the foothills where there are relatively few mosquitoes. We don't live in a high mosquito area, like a swampish climate or in a wilderness area or anything like that. So, I don't know how well it may work in areas where there are tons and tons of of hungry, aggressive mosquitoes.\n\nI have heard that eating bananas can increase your liklihood of being bit. Also, personal products with perfumes ... like lotions, shampoos, deodorant, etc. is said to attract bugs because of the relatively strong scent.\n\nYou can also find other natural treatments for mosquitos (and probably also ticks) at health food stores. I have seen citronella wipes, as well as other natural repellents at Whole Foods. The staff there are usually fairly knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions that you may have.\n\nAs for ticks all I know is that you should make sure that your kids wear long pants and tuck them into the socks so that there is no exposed leg area for them to jump on. I'd imagine that wearing long sleeves also helps and of course staying out of grassy areas that might be infected.\n\nThere was a recent article that I saw in consumer reports that tested the effectiveness of various mosquito sprays. I don't remember for sure... But, I think the article included information on ticks as well. I think that many spray/lotions (those with DEET) help with both.
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If you own the yard then just watch out for the wind. If she owns the yard then just hold it in. If your over 12... just find a restroom!!
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For everyone you see, add about 1000 you don't see. Try Bengal insect spray. Smells bad, BUT IT WORKS AND FAST!!
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put signs all over your yard \n\nNO TRESPASSING\nTRESPASSERS WILL BE BITTEN\n\nlet him out in the yard (only if he doesn't go out of the yard) to bite people! that's what they get for being on your property. they have no business on your property. press charges on anyone who comes into your yard - including the 3 year old. the parents should have been watching her.\n\nONE BITE means the kid probably scared the poor baby. i'd bite, too, if i were a dog. since i'm a full grown adult, i would punch and kick , and the kid would be DEAD or at least SEVERELY hurt. just ask my husband who walked up on me while i was doing dishes and  ended up in the hospital for 3 nights.
205994
try a professional exterminator, the stuff you buy doesn't really work longer than a few days!
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sounds like an allergy,   Is she walking through weeds or tall grasses?  Does she wear socks that come up that high -- have you changed laundry detergent.\n\nMy daughter had itchy red ones -- I think it was the mosquito repellent.\n\nOh, try some benadryl and see if that takes them away in about 2 or 3 days.
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go to lowes or home depot or some place like that and get spider glue or bait traps... or call an exterminator and ask them what your options are, they usually will be helpful FOR FREE!.