[skytrekker]

CT Bound

I am pretty active on my condo association here- and I have talked to no one who has contacted Lyme disease here or have relatives that have.

I do not want to under estimate the issue- but I also doubt its a dirty little secret that people are in fear to talk about here.
And in all honesty I myself seldom am concerned about it.

[CnMinCT]

Originally Posted by skytrekker

Lyme disease is a problem everywhere along the east coast of the USA- the incidence is slightly higher in CT- but not my a large margin. The deer tick is spreading everywhere. And is common along the west coast states.
Wherever there are deer- there will be Lyme disease.

The "Deer Tick" no longer needs deer to play & prey. They contract the disease from the HOST ANIMAL, the white footed mouse. You will find this little critter where there are no deer. Most commonly near rivers and streams, and in wetlands. Then the tick (usually larvae or nymph) feed on a larger animal...dogs, deer, humans. So, no deer, they will feed on us.

[skytrekker]

Originally Posted by CnMinCT

The "Deer Tick" no longer needs deer to play & prey. They contract the disease from the HOST ANIMAL, the white footed mouse. You will find this little critter where there are no deer. Most commonly near rivers and streams, and in wetlands. Then the tick (usually larvae or nymph) feed on a larger animal...dogs, deer, humans. So, no deer, they will feed on us.

Thank you for the correction and information.

[adelmo]

Originally Posted by njguy

adelmo - I wonder where all these people were when they got infected.

njguy,

If you read my thread you should be able to figure it out. My brother is a landscaper in Stamford, (self explanitory) my carpenter friend did not know he even had it until too late. And I believe I said our remodel home family cut down almost all their trees in their back yard in Greenwich. So, that's where they got lyme disease. Also the lady was inquiring about a move to CT. It has nothing to do with lyme in Delaware,NY,NJ,PA. If she inquired about those and other states I would not be able to comment because I don't have any info on those. She asked about CT and that's what we should inform her about.

[CT Bound]

I didn't say people were scared to talk about it - it's just Not talked about which is a big difference. Many people don't know anything about it. There are many misconceptions. A film documentary called "Under Our Skin" is in production. Link is below.

Under Our Skin: The Untold Story of Lyme Disease

[njguy]

Originally Posted by adelmo

njguy,

If you read my thread you should be able to figure it out. My brother is a landscaper in Stamford, (self explanitory) my carpenter friend did not know he even had it until too late. And I believe I said our remodel home family cut down almost all their trees in their back yard in Greenwich. So, that's where they got lyme disease. Also the lady was inquiring about a move to CT. It has nothing to do with lyme in Delaware,NY,NJ,PA. If she inquired about those and other states I would not be able to comment because I don't have any info on those. She asked about CT and that's what we should inform her about.

Well adelmo - I never liked to assume as assuming can be a dangerous thing depending on what. The later half that you wrote, lets just say that I'll keep it at "no comment". Thanks for the explanation on how they got it.

[geos]

Tick Removal Tips

Please forward to anyone with children . Or hunters, etc!! Thanks!

A School Nurse has written the info below -- good enough to share -- And It really works!!

I had a pediatrician tell me what she believes is the best way to remove a tick. This is great, because it works in those places where it's sometimes difficult to get to with tweezers: between toes, in the middle of a head full of dark hair, Etc.

Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball And let it stay on the repulsive insect for a few seconds (15-20), after Which the tick will come out on it's own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away. This technique has worked every time I've used it (and that was frequently), and it's much less traumatic for the patient and easier for me.

Unless someone is allergic to soap, I can't see that this would be damaging in any way. I even had my doctor's wife call me for advice Because she had one stuck to her back and she couldn't reach it with tweezers. She used this method and immediately called me back to say, "It Worked!"

Please pass on; everyone needs this helpful hint.

[geos]

Originally Posted by CT Bound

I didn't say people were scared to talk about it - it's just Not talked about which is a big difference. Many people don't know anything about it. There are many misconceptions. A film documentary called "Under Our Skin" is in production. Link is below.

Under Our Skin: The Untold Story of Lyme Disease

Thanks for that link. Worth repeating.

[kelforn]

WOW!!! Reading this thread it makes it seem like one has to worry about these ticks no matter what they do or where they go in CT!!

Am I correct in saying that one can get these ticks by just running ordinary daily errands or just going to work? Or having a backyard BBQ even if it's on a deck?

[mels]

Originally Posted by kelforn

Am I correct in saying that one can get these ticks by just running ordinary daily errands or just going to work? Or having a backyard BBQ even if it's on a deck?

It is possible, but not probable.

I know all of two people who have had it, and both spent prolonged periods in wooded areas. I am in my backyard all of the time, which backs into a mass of woods, and I have never had a problem. I also spend a lot of time in the woods (hiking, camping) and have never had a deer tick on me *knock on wood*. Chances are if you pick up a tick it will likely be in wooded areas or areas of taller grass or other vegetation.