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Reply #10 - Sep 24th, 2013 at 9:25pm
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partschaser09 wrote on Sep 24th, 2013 at 1:07pm:
I've also found that the lightweight spandex type long johns help out against ticks.

I always take a pair of running tights with me when tripping, but usually as an extra "warm" layer rather than as tick protection. The kind made from high-tech fabric designed to wick moisture away from your body are worth the extra investment, imo.

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Iirc, many years ago, one of the first Super Bowls was held outdoors in Minneapolis. At least one of the teams was outfitted in XXXL pantyhose for warmth, so you could go this route too with minimal investment.
  
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Reply #11 - Sep 25th, 2013 at 1:32am
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It is rare that a tick actually attaches before I find it. I found one tick attached this year (five trips of a week or more in the Q + live in the area). I wear shorts any time the temp is 60 or above.

The only superbowl played in Minnesota was at the Metrodome (indoors) in 92. If the players were observed wearing xxxl panty hose it was for personal reasons.
  
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Reply #12 - Sep 25th, 2013 at 5:15am
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Solus wrote on Sep 25th, 2013 at 1:32am:
The only superbowl played in Minnesota was at the Metrodome (indoors) in 92.

I guess I didn't recall correctly - maybe it was somewhere else cold and the Vikings were one of the teams playing. It was a lo-o-o-ong time ago  Cheesy
  
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Reply #13 - Sep 26th, 2013 at 12:14am
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i bring/wear the thin nylon zip off pants. that way i have pants/shorts at a moments change. they are thin enough and light enough i usually wear them as pants all the time. that way i dont get sunburn/bugs/scratches from plants. for portages, i usually tuck the bottoms inside my neoprene socks. helps avoid the tick problem and also keeps me from walking on the heels of my pants and tripping.

i also bring a set of under armor leggings for under warmth if the need arises on my june trips.
  
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Reply #14 - Sep 26th, 2013 at 11:23am
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i bring/wear the thin nylon zip off pants. that way i have pants/shorts at a moments change. they are thin enough and light enough i usually wear them as pants all the time.


Best of both worlds. I know there are a few die-hard's that like their jeans or cotton pants, but you could pack 3-4 complete synthetic outfits (pants/shirt) for the weight of a pair of cotton jeans/pants in less space too. Treat with Permithrin and put in vacuum type packing bag.

Factor in how fast they dry, it's hard to understand why anyone would want cotton jeans, unless your just going on a base camp trip?
  
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Reply #15 - Oct 3rd, 2013 at 4:11pm
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Ticks are one thing but keeping cool is a large part of not attracting mossies.

Permithrin treat long pants and shirts spring and summer.

The cotton poly blends Piragis sells are working for me. Long cuffs on the pants and tuck'm into your socks. Button up the top shirt collar and flip the collar up. Then you need very little deet to finish covering up.
  
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Reply #16 - Oct 18th, 2013 at 2:24am
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After a long day of working out on a grassy trail near my MN cabin I was doing my changing routine into fresh clothes before entering the cabin. 165 ticks (no deer ticks) were killed with the needle nose pliers as I checked the work clothes and my body. Ever notice how you check for ticks and they still keep coming out of nowhere? Look closely in your seams especially between your legs. You will barely be able to see them as they are trying to burrow in but eventually they back out to try elsewhere.

The ticks have never been that bad again but I now always treat my  work clothes with permethrin. Another trick is to be the last in line when walking in tick country. They are so good at latching on to things that the last person in line is not going to have near the tick problems as the others.
  
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Reply #17 - Oct 19th, 2013 at 9:28pm
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Phoenix wrote on Sep 24th, 2013 at 6:56pm:
...and here's one more dealing with the life cycle of deer ticks. From something I read, September seems to the best time of year for avoiding ticks.

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I used to work with this guy (see link) -- a wildlife biologist who studied song birds.  He discovered that many songbirds he trapped were covered with ticks.  He wrote a paper on how migratory songbirds help spread ticks, and lymne's disease. 

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Reply #18 - Oct 19th, 2013 at 9:30pm
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Okay, I stutter.  Who cares.   Smiley

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Reply #19 - Oct 19th, 2013 at 10:43pm
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Puckster wrote on Oct 19th, 2013 at 9:30pm:
Okay, I stutter.  Who cares.   Smiley

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Oh you do not.

I'm finding out lots of interesting things about ticks. Such as Martin having to pick so many off......who knew? I think the most I Have ever had was 2 or 3.

I was recently next to a potter from New York State who had a place out in the country. After several bouts of Lyme disease including one which hospitalized his wife they finally figured out that their cats were bringing the ticks into the house. He also got quite a few Guinea hens and says that since he got them they have had zero ticks.
  
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