Things that are ticking me off - PSA

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Originally Posted by Uncle Matt

I had four crawling on me last Friday while I waxed the boat. Any clue if that tick and insect repellant stuff you put on your lawn like fertilizer works?

I'd be suprised...best thing is just to keep the lawn mowed short.

I have read that a deer tick has to be on you for a full day for lyme disease (if present in the tick) to be transferred. So if you're in a higher risk area there's plenty of time to check the obvious spots.

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