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Old 01-06-2009, 08:16 AM
 
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We are hoping to camp at the state parks- and tour around a bit, but I've read the FWC's magazine and there was an article on chiggers. They don't sound like much fun for people, but since our dog is coming along I would imagine it would be worse. We like to hike and bike and plan to be outdoors most of the time- what precautions should we take. Thanks so much.
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Old 01-06-2009, 08:35 AM
 
Location: Hernando County, FL
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Just pick up some advantix and bug n' out, advantix works for 4 weeks at a time but the bug n' out you need to put on daily.
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Old 01-06-2009, 09:05 AM
 
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Comfortis is good for fleas on dogs. It's a once a month pill, instead of the Advantix oily stuff.

Chiggers are awful-if they bite you. The itch something fiece and you get red marks where they burrow in.. The way to kill them is to put a dab of clear nail plish on each red mark and the chigger will die quickly.
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Old 01-06-2009, 10:01 AM
 
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Default will the chiggers bother the dog?

I will have to check into the other items listed. We don't have a problem w/ fleas here-just ticks.
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Old 01-06-2009, 10:03 AM
 
Location: Hernando County, FL
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Chiggers can sometimes bother dogs. That is why I suggested the Bug n' Out.
The Advantix will take care of fleas, ticks, mosquitos and other biting flies but not chiggers.
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Old 01-06-2009, 11:49 AM
 
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Default thanks for the info.

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