what did we do as kids running around bare legged and arms. did we get them then? or do they only like adults? or are they a new thing? puzzled. makes me almost frightened to go walking in the woods.
I googled this -
http://www.wikihow.com/Prevent-Tick-Bites-While-Camping any one got an old space suit?
"Don't take any chances. Do everything available to repules ticks and bugs.
In my area EVERY misquito tested carries West Nile Virus.
I have lost two friends to Lime disease and one more to Spotted Fever. Others have lost countless months to recovery if they survived.
Use Deet. take a shower in kerosene. roll in crushed garlic. fill you sleeping bag with fabric softener sheets.
Do whatever it takes!
In some parts of the south it is horrid. I once got 12 misquito bites walking 50 frrt from my house to the truck. I have also seen the ground crawling with ticks! A moving mass like maggots in rotton meat. I have brushed against leaves and removed a dozen within seconds."
god help us.