Ted Newgent 4,896 Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) its been over 12 years since i was back at home.i hunted all over north wales for 20 years and never ever had one tick, why has it got so bad now? the tick issue is getting worse every year over there never mind over here also. whats changed? was chatting with a mate here and he said they never really were a problem here until 20yrs ago. just to add our winters are over 4 months of temps below -20c atleast.how the fck do they survive that? you think the cold would kill em off Edited July 6, 2019 by Ted Newgent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Our team 370 Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Ted Newgent said: its been over 12 years since i was back at home.i hunted all over north wales for 20 years and never ever had one tick, why has it got so bad now? the tick issue is getting worse every year over there never mind over here also. whats changed? was chatting with a mate here and he said they never really were a problem here until 20yrs ago. just to add our winters are over 4 months of temps below -20c atleast.how the fck do they survive that? you think the cold would kill em off Warmer summers mild winters and hedgehogs..... ticks love hedgehogs. And hedgepigs hibernate.. Edited July 6, 2019 by Our team Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ted Newgent 4,896 Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Our team said: Warmer summers mild winters and hedgehogs..... ticks love hedgehogs. And hedgehogs hibernate.. i thought fleas liked hedgehogs 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Our team 370 Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 Just now, Ted Newgent said: i thought fleas liked hedgehogs Both do. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ted Newgent 4,896 Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 Just now, Our team said: Both do. yeah just googled it and poor little chaps are hammered by them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Our team 370 Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ted Newgent said: yeah just googled it and poor little chaps are hammered by them Big time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchieHood 3,692 Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 12 minutes ago, Ted Newgent said: i thought fleas liked hedgehogs Hedgehog fleas are specific to hedgehogs, they will not live on dogs or cats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Our team 370 Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, ArchieHood said: Hedgehog fleas are specific to hedgehogs, they will not live on dogs or cats. Taught me summat I thought cats get em off hedgpigs they can transmit but the hedge pig flea won't live on them. Cool Archaeopsylla erinacei hedge pig flea.. Edited July 6, 2019 by Our team Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 27,029 Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 Just watched CTV news,some guy in Manitoba has found a lone star tick on him after going hiking,it doesn’t carry Lyme disease but it can cause an allergic reaction to red meat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Our team 370 Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, mackem said: Just watched CTV news,some guy in Manitoba has found a lone star tick on him after going hiking,it doesn’t carry Lyme disease but it can cause an allergic reaction to red meat? Errrr. Horible creatures they should be wiped of the face of earth pointless parasite .. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ted Newgent 4,896 Posted July 6, 2019 Report Share Posted July 6, 2019 31 minutes ago, mackem said: Just watched CTV news,some guy in Manitoba has found a lone star tick on him after going hiking,it doesn’t carry Lyme disease but it can cause an allergic reaction to red meat? Turns everyone into a gay vegan liberal lol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 22,201 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 Just took the fecker of the ear of one of my ferrets. Although I've had the o'tom gismo's for a while I ofter just use tweezers, but got to say gets them out alive head and all. Gave the fecker a bath in boiling water, he nice and clean but seem less active. Cheers Arry 1 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchieHood 3,692 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Arry said: Just took the fecker of the ear of one of my ferrets. Although I've had the o'tom gismo's for a while I ofter just use tweezers, but got to say gets them out alive head and all. Gave the fecker a bath in boiling water, he nice and clean but seem less active. Cheers Arry Dont suppose you fancy removing this one do you Arry, ? Edited July 7, 2019 by ArchieHood Socks asked for his name to be removed. 1 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 22,201 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 3 hours ago, ArchieHood said: Dont suppose you fancy removing this one do you Arry, ? Usually use an Axe for the awkward spots mate. Cheers Arry 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,798 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 5 hours ago, ArchieHood said: Dont suppose you fancy removing this one do you Arry, ? Feck me that ticks got pubes and a foreskin, 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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