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One thing I would say about Arnside Knott is that it seems to be a tick hot spot during the summer

Tick Alert!

Two years ago, we moved to G/LD and within a week both our cats each had about ten ticks on them. We took our cats and dogs to the vet (who said this area is “tick central”) for back-of-the-neck treatment and since then, with regular use, the ticks always die on them. The vet said, some local people use the animal treatment even through it’s not meant for humans. After two SOTA activations I’ve found a tick nose-dived into my flesh, one my belly and the other near my knee, which was scary for t…

Tick Alert!

I’ve not been vigilant enough: I’ve been bitten again since I last posted here - that’s the 4th time in under 5 years living and SOTAing in G/LD and G/NP. I consider myself lucky not to have got Lyme’s disease. But my luck is bound to run out. So, I’ve been reviewing the experiences of others on this reflector and printed this checklist to pin up somewhere: TICKS – CHECKLIST (Tick list?) Wear gaiters over long trousers (preferably light-coloured ones) Check clothes, rucksack and dog before g…