Question For TICK experts????

[Shakes.602]

I have Heard, this goes along with the "Flea Collar" above, buy Whoop-_ss Collars  

[Shawn Leonard]

OK folks, I live in an area that has more reported cases of Lyme a year than most states. A lot has to do with the type of soil and the mineral make up of that soil. Sandy areas that drain well hold way more ticks than areas with clay and soil types that stay damp. I had lyme and was told just that by my doctor. Shawn

[Mike VanBuren]

I have lyme. Been through a nasty few years but it's subdued now since treatments. I buy Permanone by the case now.

I've read some research that said chipmunks are the main carriers on the east coast.

[dragon rider]

Shawn,

With all due respect to your doctor, we have heavy clay soil and the little vermin manage to survive quite well in it. Fortunately for us, it's been the dogs not us who've gotten it, but don't let down your guard if you live in a place with clay soil.

[roper]

I have a farm in North Tex that I got in the early
90's that was loaded with ticks the first couple of years.  Then fire-ants showed up and the ticks
for the most part left!  Along with the quail and
and a lot of other small game! My horses and dogs
use to require constant medication to control the
ticks, but not since the fire ants..I'm not sure
which is worse!  allen

[bowmaster12]

soil! it is my understanding that soil type is the key i have noticed here in wisconsin areas with sandy soil will have way way more ticks than other soil types

[Dartwick]

I have seen seen tick population change over time and have no idea why.

The woods I grew up hunting and practically living in(about 4k acres) never had deer ticks, only wood ticks for 25 years. But 15 miles away my grandparents farm always had deer tick.

But in the last 10 years the woods where I grew is now full of deer ticks.

I have no idea what prompts the changes, but places have aways had a large whitetail population.