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GiqueCee

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4. I just picked...

Reply to MiHale (Original post)

Mon Apr 27, 2026, 10:04 PM

Apr 27

... the first tick of the season off me today! My wife's a tick magnet; I gotta pull one off her every other day, seems like.
A Q-tip soaked in alcohol and swirl the tick around until it lets go. Deer ticks are harder because they're so small, but it usually works.

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Ticks are the worst this year...this is when you find your true friends.... [View all] MiHale Apr 27 OP

Years ago I had an itch. Checked my pubic hair and thought I found the worlds largest crab.. multigraincracker Apr 27 #1

They are bad in N.J. too, this year. There are a couple of brans of repellent with Picardin in them, available on Amaz. 3Hotdogs Apr 27 #2

I used to love hiking trails and woodlands. The ticks have put a stop to that. Midnight Writer Apr 27 #3

I just picked... GiqueCee Apr 27 #4