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]]> By: Kate http://www.thecampingguy.com/blog/check-for-ticks/#comment-5064 Kate Tue, 28 Aug 2007 05:55:58 +0000 http://www.thecampingguy.com/blog/check-for-ticks/#comment-5064 Tim, A good idea if you have to remove a tick (from a human or pet) is to keep the dead tick in a little jar of alcohol (a 35mm film cannister works great for this). That way, if you do start to see symptoms you can have the offending critter tested to see if it carries Lyme Disease. Gearbag Geek: In the Canadian Rockies and northern British Columbia and Ontario where there are a lot of bears, the rangers recommend that you have nothing with scent left out in your campground. That means no citronella candles, no toothpaste or gum in your tent, etc. Pack everything into the car or hang it up at night, or when you're away from the campsite for more than a few minutes. If you're in deep bear country, don't wear any scent (deodorant, cologne or perfume). I once had a bear try to eat my Nalgene bottle of water and that was just from the scent left from my hands. The hole left by his tooth in the bottle was twice the size of a quarter. Great blog Tim! Tim, A good idea if you have to remove a tick (from a human or pet) is to keep the dead tick in a little jar of alcohol (a 35mm film cannister works great for this). That way, if you do start to see symptoms you can have the offending critter tested to see if it carries Lyme Disease.

Gearbag Geek: In the Canadian Rockies and northern British Columbia and Ontario where there are a lot of bears, the rangers recommend that you have nothing with scent left out in your campground. That means no citronella candles, no toothpaste or gum in your tent, etc.

Pack everything into the car or hang it up at night, or when you’re away from the campsite for more than a few minutes.

If you’re in deep bear country, don’t wear any scent (deodorant, cologne or perfume). I once had a bear try to eat my Nalgene bottle of water and that was just from the scent left from my hands. The hole left by his tooth in the bottle was twice the size of a quarter.

Great blog Tim!

]]> By: TheCampingGuy http://www.thecampingguy.com/blog/check-for-ticks/#comment-4992 TheCampingGuy Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:24:12 +0000 http://www.thecampingguy.com/blog/check-for-ticks/#comment-4992 Hmmm....haven't heard of that one! May want to check with the Ranger at the campsite to see what they say. Hmmm….haven’t heard of that one! May want to check with the Ranger at the campsite to see what they say.

]]> By: gearbag geek http://www.thecampingguy.com/blog/check-for-ticks/#comment-4988 gearbag geek Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:07:07 +0000 http://www.thecampingguy.com/blog/check-for-ticks/#comment-4988 Thanks for the tip. I'll definitelt try the soda bottle trap which my 10 yr old son sholud find pretty cool. I might try the PheroTech too to see how that works. Will see which works this Labor Day weekend. I have one more question if you don't mind, we camp in the Sierras here in California, just north of Yosemite. I just read on a bear site that bears could also be attracted to the scent of citronella. I've used the candles before in camp as well as some of the natural repellents that smell like citronella. Had no problems but just wondering if I should skip them in he future. Thanks again. Thanks for the tip. I’ll definitelt try the soda bottle trap which my 10 yr old son sholud find pretty cool. I might try the PheroTech too to see how that works. Will see which works this Labor Day weekend. I have one more question if you don’t mind, we camp in the Sierras here in California, just north of Yosemite. I just read on a bear site that bears could also be attracted to the scent of citronella. I’ve used the candles before in camp as well as some of the natural repellents that smell like citronella. Had no problems but just wondering if I should skip them in he future. Thanks again.

]]> By: TheCampingGuy http://www.thecampingguy.com/blog/check-for-ticks/#comment-4958 TheCampingGuy Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:00:10 +0000 http://www.thecampingguy.com/blog/check-for-ticks/#comment-4958 Bees and Wasp...and Hornets are no fun at campouts. I recommend making some simple traps to distract them away from you and your campers. There's some simple traps at this link: http://eartheasy.com/live_natwasp_control.htm Also...rumor has it that fabric softener sheets that you put in the dryer will keep them away too. Put some around where you are eating. Haven't tried this yet. So, let me know if that works. Bees and Wasp…and Hornets are no fun at campouts. I recommend making some simple traps to distract them away from you and your campers. There’s some simple traps at this link: http://eartheasy.com/live_natwasp_control.htm

Also…rumor has it that fabric softener sheets that you put in the dryer will keep them away too. Put some around where you are eating. Haven’t tried this yet. So, let me know if that works.

]]> By: gearbag geek http://www.thecampingguy.com/blog/check-for-ticks/#comment-4935 gearbag geek Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:20:13 +0000 http://www.thecampingguy.com/blog/check-for-ticks/#comment-4935 Really like yor blog and your article in Camping Life. I'm still a novice camper but we get out there whenever we can. Got any good tips on how to keep the bees and hornets away? The citronella candles and bug sprays work great on the skeeters but don't know how to keep the other guys away. Thanks! Really like yor blog and your article in Camping Life. I’m still a novice camper but we get out there whenever we can. Got any good tips on how to keep the bees and hornets away? The citronella candles and bug sprays work great on the skeeters but don’t know how to keep the other guys away. Thanks!

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