Spraying Wood Processes area

[Dajolu]

I found a tick in my hair a few nights ago.. I think it may have come from where I have been processing my wood. I have a lot more oak to go through and I am in the middle of building a small wood shed in the area. I treated my clothes with some Permethrin but wonder if I should spray the entire area with something as well to try to keep the ticks away. Any thoughts on what I should use?

 

[bigealta]

Permethrin on hat too. Shoes, socks, pants, t shirt, long sleeve shirt, and gloves if you use them.
Spring is aggressive tick time.

Don't know about spraying area, but if u do i think permethrin is really the only thing that effectively treats ticks. (could be wrong though)

This might help

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[sneefy]

You can spray the area Permethrin or scatter Bifenthrin granules. There are other products out there that disrupt the lifecycle as well that you can spray/scatter.

Note these will kill more than just ticks. If you have any beneficial insects/plants around the area like pollinators, be careful.

 

[Dajolu]

I did not mention that I was not wearing the treated cloths when I was working a few days ago. I will make sure I wear them now. Did a pair of pants, jacket, shoes. I will treat a T-Shirt, Hat and Socks.

 

[sneefy]

I spray my boots too. I have not had any issues with the delaminating or affecting adhesives, but YMMV

 

[EatenByLimestone]

Its more of a long term strategy, but if your processing area is used year after year, tick tubes will help to treat a major vector, mice.

 

[Dajolu]

Its more of a long term strategy, but if your processing area is used year after year, tick tubes will help to treat a major vector, mice.

Oh wow, never knew those existed. Will check them out. I plan on using the area year after year and I have seen mice in the area. May also try those tubes around my house.