I am going hiking this weekend. I know not to wear white to attract ticks. Anything else I can/should do?
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It looks a little goofy, but it is a good idea to wear your pants tucked inside your socks.  I work in an environmental field, and have to deal with this on a regular basis.  If you want to use a bug spary as well, use one that has Deet in it.  Make sure though that you wash it off as soon as you can after putting it on.  Wear a hat, and tuck as much of your hair under it as possible.  Long sleeves are good for protection from ticks, as well as the sun. \nMost importantly, regularly check yourself and the people you are hiking with for ticks.  Have fun, and good hiking!
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The next time you barbeque, do not wear blue colored clothes, it attracts mosquitoes. Also use a fan to blow away your breath. The carbon dioxide also attracts the pests. Applying a mosquito repellent is advised. DEET is very good and some stores sell solutions that well over 85% DEET, as the main ingredient.\n    In areas that have extremely high levels of mosquitoes, like Alaska, and Northern Canada, covering up and using sealable cuff pants and shirts is helpful. you may have to wear a hat with mosquito netting attached to it,  too. \nTreat the bite area with a cream containg xylocaine hydrochloride. ( a topical anesthetic, which deadens the pain and itch).\nThe bite area can be treated with hot water which may break down some of the many proteins that the mosquito introduces into a bite that causes allergic responses. Alcohol may also degrade some of those bug proteins.\n    Take an antihistamine such as benadryl (diphenhydramine), for multiple bites or if you are having sleeping problems. But watch out for drowsiness as a side effect.\n    Good luck.
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Ah yes! What to wear, what to wear. Well, I suggest a nice tight fitting T-shirt that shows off your chest pecks. Perfered colors are purple, tan, white, and pink. If you hate pink that's ok. Now wear tight jeans, not the jeans that you can see your As- crack or keep pulling up them up past your knees! I mean jeans like the Levis 505, or even 501's. They show the buns of steel baby! Or if you still have a pair of I believe they were Levis 560's that were tapered jeans, they will do nicely also. For shoe, Brand name babbies! Nik, Conver, etc... Socks-white, and make sure you smell really, really nice! I mean brand name stuff, not this is your fathers smell Old Spice style!
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Angel~\nThe first thing that you should do is research where you are going. Know the terrain and how long you will be hiking. Is is mainly flat? Sandy, beach walking? Up and down hill walking on uneven terrain?  Lots of big rocks or boulders to walk over? I found plenty of websites for Andros Islands, just type it into a yahoo or google search engine.\nHow many miles per day and how many days? Are you camping too?  \nThe best thing you can have on you while hiking are comfortable & supportive shoes or boots.  If you're hiking on uneven terrain where you are steping on rocks or boulders and walking up hill and then back down, boots are probably better than shoes because they keep your ankles from twisting and there is a smaller chance of slipping, and you'll want boots if you are carrying a heavy backpack. You really have to go to a sporting goods store or outdoor clothing outfitter like REI, Adventure 16, Sports Authority, Oshman's, etc... and try the ones on that you like the best. You want to pay attention to comfort and the weight. You will not realize how heavy things are until you're walking long distances.\nI have Salomon hiking shoes, REI trekking boots that I only wear in really rouch terrain\nSecondly, only carry what you'll need. If you're just doing a day hike without camping you won't need much. Hydration packs, like Camelbaks are great because you carry water and the basic essentials in one pack. Or you can use a regular daypack with side pockets to carry 1 or 2 water bottles. You want to stay hydrated while hiking, it is very important for your safety and enjoyment to stay hydrated with water or sports drinks.\nIf you're just hiking for the day you do not need much. Water, hat or bandana to cover your neck or head, sunglasses, snack foods like energy bars or fruit are good, trail mixes are good too. Hiking makes you hungry so make sure you eat before, during, and after the hike. water, water, water too.\nSunscreen in a small container--> skin cancer is silent killer. doesn't matter how dark-skinned or tan you are.\nDo-take out what you bring in to any nature area. \nDon't leave any wrappers or trash\nDon't ever feed animals and respect their natural surroundings. Feeding animals causes them to become less affraid of people and when that happens they can come to too close to people and their lives become compromised...a whole seperate email for that subject.\nDo-Ask your friends what gear they like to use and what they don't like\nDon't-break-in shoes or boots on a long hike.\nMoleskin is a must-drugstores carry it. Use it to cover areas of feet where blisters or hotspots occur.\nIf you have to pee and you probably will- go more than 200 feet away from any water source. It's bad for water quality If you have to poop-dig a hole at least 6 inches deep, 200 feet away from water, and cover it up the best you can.\n\nI could keep going here. Feel free to write me back with further questions. If you can tell me what type of hiking you're doing I may be better able to answer questions.\nHiking is one of my passions in life, it is so rewarding and enjoyable. Have a great time and take pictures always! \nHere are some websites for you to check out.\nLet me know how it goes.\n\nCheers~Erin (California,usa)
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Hi \nDo you live in a tick area? Ticks are kind of spider like, and can come in different colours from brown to black.\n\nI have included some links for you to check out, that have some pictures for you. They can make you very sick, and can be found on the hair line, behind the ears, between to toes, under the arms, groin area and other folds of the body.\n\nIf you find a tick on yourself or someone else, you need to remove it with a rocking side to side motion, you must get the whole body out, including the head. It is advisable that you seek medical attention if you feel unwell, or the head is still lodged in the skin.\n\nGood luck
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A Jacket and Pants are a good start but Gloves and a Beanie (or any other hat that will stay on) are just as important.  Other things that you may need are thermal underwear, Googles (or sunglasses) and thermal socks are very importants.  Make sure your outer clothing is waterproof.  I don't know where you live but most sporting goods places will carry these items and of course ski and snowboarding specialty stores.   In California we have consumer sporting goods like Sports Authority, Sport Chalet and Big 5.  However, places like Sears, Wal-mart, etc. will also carry low-end items.  \n\nThe best advice I can give you is to give yourself two days on the mountain.  You will hate life the first day and may never want to do it again but that second consecutive day is essential to reinforcing what you learned and giving your body a good night's rest to recover.  Make sure you figure out which is your lead foot.  Most of your weight should be placed on that foot even though your natural tendancy will be to lean back on the rear foot.  Keep the weight on the lead leg!!  Try to use minute motions when turning.  Think of it as driving and how much force you place on the gas pedal.  Very light motions or you will jerk the car... in the case of snowboarding you will fall hard.  Commit to your turn and don't overcompensate or you will go the other way.  \n\nSorry about the info overload.  Just relax and remember it's fun.  You're not out there trying to impress anyone, no one is judging you (or looking at you), they are too busy having fun.  If your boyfriend and his friends are too critical, then they are not worth your time.  Just go have fun and do it for yourself!
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turn off the lights in your garden....\n\n\n\nor hunt at night near grassy places....\n\n\n\n\nthen bring a black net........use it on them
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1. Long clothes no matter the weather, baggy jeans, sweats, layers of clothing. A hat and wear bright colors to detect bugs such as ticks.\n\n2. Fresh water, don't depend on a lake. Bottles and bottles of Poland spring.\n\n3. LOTS OF TICK SPRAY, Lime Disease is very lethal nowadays and it's important to stay away from ticks.\n\n4. Don't bring raw food such as fish or beef to attract bears or whatnot bring food in canister cans and don't let them sit there open.\n\n5. Matches, huge matches, bring firecrackers or a spray can if you have to incase it goes out.\n\n6. A tent and some blankets and a lot of things you need to sleep such as pillow.\n\n7. A CELL PHONE, YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE YOU ARE AND WHO IS GOING TO BE THERE, BIGFOOT OR SOME SERIAL KILLER A CELL PHONE WITH GOOD SERVICE NOT A NEXTEL LOL.\n\n8. tHE SNAKE VENOM REMOVER, A PUMP THAT SUCKS VENOM OUT, JUST IN CASE, TWO MEDKITS JUST IN CASE, SOME FISHING RODS.\n\n9. A radio, SOME THING MIGHT COME UP, A LOOSE PRISONER OR A SHITSTORM SO BE READY.\n\n10. FLASHLIGHT.\n\n11. A TAZER, FIND ONE IT CAN COME IN HANDY\n\n12. DOUBLE UP ON EVERYTHING FOOD, WATER, RADIO, BATTERIES, CELL PHONE OR SOMETHING.\n\n13. A CAMERA CAUSE IF YOU SPOT SOMETHING YOU MIGHT WANT TO BRING THE MEMORY WITH YOU
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If you get a tic try to use rubbing alcohol our put some thing hot on its body the shock will make it release its bite. Then pull it off. To avoid them there are some bug repellents that they will shy from.
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Our advice should be that to use wired bug protection on windows  and doors,getting rid of any water pools ,don't use chemical,but dam it with soil keep water closed or protected in large reservoirs for public and clean containers in houses,don't pee in water streams and pools getting rig of gray water don't let it for the next day ,apply hygiene basics for private and public,and eat fresh and healthy food.check  your health and blood test currently in medical center.
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Water\nSports drink\nTrailmix\nStuff to make fire\n\nFor fun, you can hike and walk on trails. \n\nAnd stay away from ALL ivy! You don't want posion ivy!\n\nGood luck and congrads!\n\nAlmost forgot! Bug / mosqito spray!
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DO NOT USE TWEEZERS!!!! The head of the tick will come off in your skin and it will poison you.\n\nIf you can see the tick and can get to it easily, Take a match and lite it and then blow it out. The end will still be hot and take it and put the hot end on the tick and the tick will let go and fall off. \n\nIf it is deep in your ear go to a doc.
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bring flip flops for the showers....they can be pretty disgusting...bring a flashlight for nighttime bathroom trips.  Bring layers of clothes for sleeping..it will be colder during the night, but when the sun comes up in the am..you will be sweltering.  Bring your sense of adventure, and be ok with looking a little scraggly for the duration of the trip.  Bring stuff for smores!!!!  You can go to the beach, take hikes, walk, have campfires, it is really fun..
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I don't know about your scenario, but I could not run naked where I am. I am stationed in Afghanistan with the Army. I could not go nude here because of the environment. It is over 100 degrees today in Kandahar and the wind, dust, insects and rough terrain would make things unbearable. All things to consider. The sun will burn your skin in about 10 minutes of exposure to it's rays. Without clothing, you dehydrate faster. My feet are not accustomed to walking on hot rocks and sand. The exposure of so much skin puts me at risk of getting bitten by every insect that wants to get me. And, I would get in trouble with my commander for being out of uniform.
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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.
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You are probably seeing thehead of the tick.. they rarely will come out when burned - you need to get the head out of the skin\n\ncheck out and read the info below
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If the tick was attached so that you had to pull it off, it did in fact bite you.  The bite is painless, and serves only to anchor the head of the tick in tissue so it can suck blood.  You should have someone look to see if the head of the tick is till in your scalp, as they often break off when a tick is removed.  Have someone check your scalp for the next week or so for redness or swelling, which might indicate Lyme disease.  You might also call your doctor and see if you need to start a course of antibiotics as a precautionary measure.