Tick Defense 101 -72

[@TheEclecticElement]

Fantastic and very informative video Dad! I honestly had no idea all the products out there that can help detour and limit your contact with ticks. Just goes to show why you're the guy with all the cool tools and gadgets 😘

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks daughter, wish you didn’t have to endure all the pain throughout the years from this little bug. 😘

[@MacBailey]

I am in SE Ohio. I and out on my property with my dogs every day. But in the last few years we have in addition to the 'standard' dog ticks we have had my entire life we have now been getting the micro sized Deer ticks that can carry lime, and we have gotten the 'Lone Star' tick which look like someone put a single gold colored dot on their back. Both of my dogs were tested positive for Lyme by the Vet last year and treated with antibiotics. The Vets have a simple blood test stick and I don't know why they don't have something for people. I had to argue with my docs to get tested and so far negative even though I have been bitten more than once by the micro tics. They are so small it is hard to believe that they are tics when you first see them. The problem I am having now it that I seem to have developed an allergic reaction to dairy especially milk and sour cream which I have eaten my entire life. This can happen from an 'Alpha Gal' protein allergy you can get from the Lone Star tick bite which I have also been bitten by. (I did take a photo of the tick with my phone). But there is as far as I know no basis test for the protein allergy other than your reaction to mammal meat and dairy. My main symptom is a immediate dry cough if I consume any dairy, or an overly full feeling eating beef. By the way I spray permetherin on my siding and around the house in the spring to keep the wasps and yellow jackets from nesting close to the house.

[@TonysCoolTools]

So it sounds like you got a double whammy with the deer tick and Lone Star tick. Either one will spoil your day if you find them on your body. I soooooo agree with you that they can have an accurate test for our pets but for humans it’s typically a hit or a miss. I hope your doctor will give you antibiotics until the test results come back conclusive. Better to be safe than sorry. Appreciate you watching, sharing your story and commenting.👍TCT

[@Sellarmusic]

Like your daughter, a family member of ours came down with Lyme and it took years and many health issues before she received an accurate diagnosis. We also went through issues with our dogs and cats and Lyme disease. We worked with Cornell Animal Clinic (Ithaca, N.Y.) for years (bloodwork & urine tests) coming up with a diagnosis of Lyme in our Collies. There is now a vaccine for Lyme in dogs but they won't even test cats. We also discovered in all of this is that a human vaccine was also developed but manufacturers stopped making it because it wasn't profitable. My doctor told me that removing the ticks with the removal tool is best because you don't want to squeeze fluids inside an attached tick back into your blood stream.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Oh you are so right, it was years before we got a diagnosis because the Wester blot which is very inaccurate came back negative multiple. We found the other test called a PCR is also limited in its accuracy. Thanks for watching , commenting and sharing your story.👍TCT

[@edrurup8955]

Great information Tony, I was never aware of an actual tick puller and I'm old! Awesome video!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Ed, glad you enjoyed the video. Goes to show you’re never too old to learn something new. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

Tony Knows !

[@TonysCoolTools]

Eddie, just goes to show you never to old to learn something new. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@gregprince2523]

Good info and at a great time also Tony... Had one dig in last year and was sick for a month..... Just blahhhhh sore muscles, sinus drainage, no taste... blahhh

[@TonysCoolTools]

Greg you definitely described the symptoms after getting bitten. As I mentioned it affects people differently and can have long lasting effects. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@jeffy1466]

Lyme disease is not common in Ohio, but we do have ticks and they're one of the few things I'm afraid of. Last year I did not find 1 tick and I only received a few mosquito bites all season. I never sprayed myself and was out nearly every day on 29 acres of land. The reason I believe this happened is because yellow jackets and bald faced hornets took over the farm. I believe they demolished the mosquito and tick population. They also destroyed me several times. We had 2 massive basketball sized bald faced hornet nests. And I counted 12 in ground yellow jacket nests, 4 of which I found while rolling logs over. I would much rather get stung 47 times by yellow jackets then get 1 tick bite though. The last time I found a yellow jacket nest while rolling over a log, I ran so fast and so hard straight to my truck and hopped in and left. I think I could have broken speed records there. I was not getting lit up again that's for sure.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Jeff, yellow jackets are definitely no fun and I hate getting stung by them when mowing and hitting a ground nest. I agree ticks potentially can leave a much longer health hazard if not found and treated quickly. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@stannelson2582]

Sawyer s spray is my go to for my protection. It really works!!!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Stan I wish I would have found the Sawyer spray years ago. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@Threegreenacresfirewood]

Hi Tony, Another great video ,good information coming into spring and summer.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Carl, I wanted to get info ASAP since the folks in the South are already dealing with this silent danger. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@smokinbutts2]

I had the same thing happen to me that happened to Chris! Couldn’t eat any beef or pork. It would give me extreme whelps and it was horrible!!! I had Alpha Gal ,bitten by a Lone Star tick,it caused a red meat allergy.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Gene, there are several species of tics, lone star is mostly in the South east. We here in the Midwest have the wood and deer ticks and the west has the spotted mountain ticks. Being a foodie it would be devastating not to be able to eat pork or beef. What we’ve been told is all ticks have potential to carry Lyme as well as mosquitoes. Thanks for watching and commenting👍TCT

[@YouTuberNyao-]

nice　video😻

[@TonysCoolTools]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and commenting.👍TCT

[@JoesFirewoodVideosII]

Wish I knew about this last year. Ever since I found a large bug bite bump (never seen tick) on my hip in July my health has gone downhill ever since. By September I couldn’t breathe when lying down and just like Chris in the Woodyard I hadn’t been to the doctor in like like 30 years but when you can’t breathe that’s all that matters and I went to ER. After a bunch of tests they couldn’t find anything and since I could breathe while sitting up they sent me home. A couple weeks later I met with my new doctor for more tests. At my 2nd meeting with her I told her about the bump and asked her to test for Lyme disease and a couple days later it came back positive. She got me on a antibiotic a couple days later which I took from Early October through Early November. It did help with my breathing issues and the swelling in my legs & feet but not with the numbness & pain that continues, I’d say 80%+ of my body is in pain or numb and gets worse every day. Also I’m very fatigued and keep losing weight mostly from muscle’s deteriorating. I struggle now to pick up firewood rounds that are over 40 pounds and have been paying my helpers/suppliers to do more and more of the work which means less profits for me It’s getting hard to even walk now, been waiting since December to see a neurologist but don’t go until April 27th. Hopefully I’ll still be able to walk by then? Thanks for the video Tony, I watched the whole thing.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Joe my heart goes out to you. As I mentioned we’ve been dealing with my daughters Lyme for 19 years. I can’t count the number of hospitals and doctors we’ve been to including Mayo Clinic, Loyola Medical Hospital, Madison University. We’ve spent tens of thousands of dollars battling this disease. Like you many of my daughters issues are neurological. I would suggest trying to find a LLMD (Lyme literate medical doctor) in MI. Mainstream doctors give you antibiotics and send you home and many times you have to address the co-infections that are part of this disease. Hopes for a speedy recovery. 👍TCT

[@hildebertodamasio5101]

Wow Tony I’m so sorry for your daughter, we do know what you going through, my wife got bit 3 years ago and since then she’s struggling with health issues ! Good information Tony thank you for another great video!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Hildeberto, Lyme is a really debilitating disease. It affects everyone differently and there are so many co-infections associated with this illness. I’m sorry to hear your wife is one of the many thousands suffering from Lyme. I appreciate you watching, sharing your story and commenting 👍TCT

[@KNLFirewood]

Hi Tony! I guess I’m lucky, I don’t remember ever having a tick on me. Our youngest daughter had one a couple years ago in her hair on her head. We warmed the tick up with a hair dryer and it backed itself right out?? Yucky little buggers!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Mike that’s interesting, I noticed the ones on the scalp do come out easier. Although now that’s you’re doing way much more with wood and in wood keep an eye out. Only 41 days to Hoosier Hysteria !!!! Thanks for watching and commenting.👍TCT

[@fricknjeep]

hi there another good show lots of good info , all ready use some but learned about more , got lime a few years back thats when i realized the dr.s don't know much about it , but it causes so many different problems . wife already had a dear tick bite ,here the word is 48 hrs to get the meds . but if you wait like i did till after i got the bulls eye 30 days of meds minamin real good show again john

[@TonysCoolTools]

John you’re so right most doctors have no idea other than prescribing 7 days of antibiotics. You were lucky you were one of the few that had a bull eye. Many people don’t get that and think they are OK. Many doctors don’t want to give 30 days of antibiotics. The other way is getting antibiotics intravenously in an IV. Once you get it you have to combat the co-infections before the Lyme. Thanks for sharing and commenting.👍TCT

[@timthompson6338]

I also suffer from lyme disease. I was not by a tick many years ago when they were just starting to know about lymes. It took 3 hospitals and 3 Dr. to diagnose me. Unfortunately the Dr. only gave me half the amount of antibiotics so a year later I relapsed so ended up starting all over again. To this day I still suffer which I will the rest of my life with aches in my joints. I use the sawyer product every year and have had good luck. Stay safe my friend

[@TonysCoolTools]

Tim Lyme is a devastating disease, the medical community doesn’t seem to agree on what the protocol that is necessarily after you’ve been bitten. My daughter had the same situation with regards to the amount and length of time antibiotics should be used. I appreciate you watching, sharing your story and commenting.👍TCT

[@annaaron3510]

Fine job Tony...as usual. We in Maine have a serious tick problem. Sawyer spray along with high Deet concenration bug sprays. Also special set of sprayed "tick clothes" with change after working the woods. Showers after, and driers of work clothes. Thanks. I'll ask our horse people for that spray. You're OK Tony. JMNSHO

[@TonysCoolTools]

Anna I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Many people have no idea how bad ticks are and how sick they can make you. Cover up, spay up and constant checking of yourself and pets that bring them in the house is they primary things we can do. Appreciate you watching and commenting. 👍TCT

[@Lifeinthe906]

Good info on tick defense Tony. I hate those litte blood suckers! We don't have a lot of ticks here/not much tall grasses. With that being said it's easy to forget about them and not check for them. I think I'll try the horse spray. Can you spray your dog with that ?

[@TonysCoolTools]

Mike I know I get complacent and forget to check often and that’s when i end up finding one embedded. I read the information on the back label and it doesn’t mention anything about other animals or pets only horses. You can either spray directly on horse or they say to spay product on a rag and wipe sensitive areas like around the face. Thanks for watching and commenting.👍TCT

[@heymakerphd1982]

You are a great teacher! I've noticed, in my life, that the best teachers know more than me. (Ripley's already knows.) A few years ago, there was a very interesting article in "Smithsonian" magazine about permethrin and mosquitoes. Your info matches their info. Once again, you've hit the nail right on the bullseye!

[@TonysCoolTools]

I do my best to share information in an easy-to-understand format. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍TCT

[@richardbrowne1679]

Thankfully there not an issue where I live in Montana. I grew up in New York State, so I know about ticks. Bad news for sure. We definitely have mosquitoes, so I will be trying those trap this year.

[@TonysCoolTools]

If you lived in NY you definitely know about ticks for sure. However in Montana you have the Rocky Mountain ticks which are nasty as well but may not be as common in your area. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@googleboy7]

Thanks Tony, we are plagued by ticks also. A year ago our 9 year old female Rhodesian Ridgeback got sick and we took her to the vet. He told us that Lyne Disease had shreaded her kidneys. She died within two days. We do a thorough check of our dogs and ourselves anytime we come in from the outdoors. We have three sizes of Tic Twisters. We bought them at a pet supply store. They work great! Thanks again for posting this important information. Shalom/gw

[@TonysCoolTools]

So sorry to hear about your dog. Lyme is a very serious problem yet very little information is available. Checking ourselves and pets often is the first step followed by getting antibiotics ASAP if we find a tick embedded. Appreciate you sharing, watching and commenting.👍TCT

[@stanleykeith6969]

That was Chris's fault, he had not been to the Doctors in 15 years, and did not want to go. I go every 6 months. Get an Anti- Biotic right away, it Helps. My wife had this for awhile and she still has some complaints and problems. Dr. got her on an Antibiotic right away Tony.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Stanley I’m sure if Chris gets an imbedded tick now he’ll be dancing to the doctor office for antibiotics. I don’t like going to doctors either but there are times you definitely have to go. Thanks for watching and commenting.👍TCT

[@leonardryan8723]

Ticks are bad in the 902 . Spending like wild fire now . Cat paw we call it’s a crow foot up here tony . Very very great video on ticks tony . So far we luck we don’t have them in the 709 cross my fingers. Someday we have them because there bring semi loaded off grass for the dairy farmer in the spring from 902 . We get them into our moose herds it’s going to be gross for sure in our province. 😊

[@TonysCoolTools]

Leonard it’s interesting, tools carry different names based on regionality. Glad you enjoyed the video. Ticks are a major problem for us all. Appreciate you watching and commenting.👍TCT

[@cpurrin1]

I purchased the Spartan Mosquito Pro Tech and used a home security camera to monitor every insect that arrived at the cap area. After a full week of footage I discovered that not a single mosquito showed up. This was during a time when mosquitoes were extremely common in my yard. My conclusion was that the tubes did not attract mosquitoes at all. I've done a little digging online and it seems that company also has no evidence that mosquitoes are attracted to the tubes when they are deployed outside. So, I'm curious, can you think of a way that the tubes reduce mosquito populations without attracting them? I know that a lot of people believe they work. If you have time this year, would you mind dumping the contents on a white plate and taking a photograph? My guess is that your tubes are full of fruit flies and ants. That's been my experience, at least. After a month or two, all those insects rot to the extent that one might mistake them for a glob of mosquitoes. I'm happy to take a look if you want to send me a high-resolution pic.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Colin, I really appreciate your feedback. All my findings are purely anecdotal, I do not have any scientific proof. With that being said it “feels” like we didn’t get bit as much and it was noticeable. My daughter who lives in a marshy area and has a 1/2 acre pond in her back yard told me she noticed a “significant” difference after she installed the Spartan tubes. If you read the 5000+ reviews they have a 4.2 out of 5 rating which is pretty darn good. Many of the 61% positive Amazon reviews basically say the same thing I did, and that was a noticeable difference in mosquitoes. If you send me your email ([e-mail]) I will see if I can take a picture of the content of the tubes for you.👍TCT

[@joshkelloggKCR]

I spray my arm sun sleeves (like the white one you showed) with permethrin and it has worked well. Also pants boots, socks and the dog all get sprayed with it. We give our dog a pill every month as well but the spray helps keep the dog from bringing them too us.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Josh sounds like you got it under control. Many people forget that our pets bring ticks in the house so even someone who never goes out in the woods can get bitten. Thanks for watching, sharing your story and comments.👍TCT

[@ReefMimic]

Oh man Tony. Sad story. Glad to see you all are doing okay now. My tick stories can’t even compare to that. Have a wonderful day

[@TonysCoolTools]

We belong to several Lyme support groups and the stores we hear from members are devastating. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍TCT

[@bleedingonthehomestead6643]

The product that goes around the pants and the boots are shown at frame 9.13. Can you please provide a link Thanks

[@TonysCoolTools]

The Company is Forestry Supply , They are called Tick and Chigger Gators www.forestry-suppliers.com/p/25092/69541/tick-chigger-gaiters Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@brucearney9536]

That was very good ! 👍 I'm late replying , been out of power for a while due to a wind storm . Thank you !

[@TonysCoolTools]

Bruce, sorry to hear you lost power, this weather has been crazy with all the high winds and wet snow on the trees breaking branches and snapping trees. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@toddpacheco4748]

Tony a lot of great information about ticks and mosquitoes ❤😊👍

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thanks Todd, as they say knowledge is power. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@farmhousegardens]

Excellent information. Thank you!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Glad you enjoyed the video and found it informative. Thanks for watching and commenting.👍TCT

[@southin47639]

Great video Tony!! Very informative. Stay safe!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Bob, glad you enjoyed the video and found it informative. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@mikeandalisonwilliams7886]

Thank you, Tony, for another excuse to use to not go in the wood yard. 😜We do have ticks around here … if I don’t buy the suggested products, I have my excuse. Lol Very informative though!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Hey guys I didn’t want to scare you out of the woods but we have to check ourselves often for those nasty buggers. Glad you liked the video. Appreciate you watching and commenting. 👍TCT

[@mikeandalisonwilliams7886]

@@TonysCoolTools Oh, Tony … this is Alison making these comments. I know they’re out there; I’m just messing with you. I can always use a new excuse … I’m sure Mike will appreciate it.

[@LeBlancfirewood]

My sister got lime my wife pulled one out of my side last week

[@TonysCoolTools]

Chris, now that the weather has gotten warmer we really need to check ourselves often. Thanks for sharing, watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@jameswimmer315]

Your channel is awesome Tony, I literally signed up for a KZbin account so I could like and comment on your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Thank you for you kind words, I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching, commenting and supporting my channel.👍TCT

[@TonysCoolTools]

James I love your 12-22 and 3pt winch. I’ll be doing a video on a Hudson 3 pt winch. 👍TCT

[@outdoorsinthe608]

Great info Tony! Thank you!!👍👍

[@TonysCoolTools]

Glad you liked it Jeremiah, for us here in WI we really need to watch out when we’re in the woods. Thanks for watching and commenting.👍TCT

[@mitchz.6234]

Great info for us Tony...thanks!!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Mitch glad you enjoyed the video and found it informative. Appreciate you watching and commenting.👍TCT

[@ulyssesaurelio5503]

Thank you very informative indeed

[@TonysCoolTools]

Knowledge is power and the more we know about this terrible disease the better equipped we are to fight it. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@davdsonoftheeagerbeaver8619]

Thanks, Tony was a lot of good information.

[@TonysCoolTools]

David I’m glad you enjoyed the video and found it informative. Thanks for Watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@JoesFirewoodVideos]

I’ve found ticks burrowed into me before in the past but never had any problems.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Joe unfortunately they may bit you and you don’t think anything of it. The effects may not show up immediately and manifest showing up months later. Thanks for watching and commenting.👍TCT

[@danahasson2892]

Thanks for the tick information Tony

[@TonysCoolTools]

Dana I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@onionriverranch]

Great info Tony, I usually have a pump sprayer mixed up with permethrin for poultry mites, but works for Japanese beetles on plants also. I do spray my clothes with it. It's the same active ingredient used for head lice treatment and they rub that all over people's scalps, so I figure it's safer than Lyme's disease. Sorry about your daughter's troubles. -Brett

[@TonysCoolTools]

Brett, appreciate your suggestion. I’ve gotten several viewers mentioning I should mix my own permethrin (purchased from farm & ranch store) . Do you have a specific brand you buy, and where do you get your permethrin? I’ll definitely have to try that. Thanks for watching and commenting.👍TCT

[@onionriverranch]

@@TonysCoolTools I get Gordon's Permethrin 10 livestock & premise from tractor supply. I mix it .64 oz per gallon. I actually spray around the house for spiders and stuff also. It works great.

[@TonysCoolTools]

@@onionriverranch I appreciate you sharing the information. Thanks again👍TCT

[@JeffGeorgalas]

What are you looking at at 3:00?????

[@TonysCoolTools]

LOL, I was filming with two cameras and was looking at the wrong camera when doing presentation. Good catch! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Great information, thanks Tony

[@TonysCoolTools]

Larry I’m glad you enjoyed it. I don’t want anyone to suffer like my daughter has. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@joseortiz5965]

Awesome information. Ty

[@TonysCoolTools]

Jose, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and found it informative. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@Living-The-Dream]

Another really good one Tony !you might want to check out the “New” info on the opossum though. Appreciate all the important info….I too have a relative that has had it, since before they really even new what it was……found out way to late for any of the new antibiotics to be of much help. It is nasty stuff, and in many cases preventable with the products out now and being aware of how serious it is. 👍👏🇺🇸 Rick

[@TonysCoolTools]

Rick out of curiosity what were you referring to about new info on opossums? Possible rabies ? If you know you’ve been bitten you at least can tell your doctor and getting immediate treatment but as I mentioned it affects people differently. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍TCT

[@Living-The-Dream]

@@TonysCoolTools Tony, there were 2 major university studies released showing that Opossums actually don’t like ticks, and that what was once, for many years an old wives tale……is just that. They were once thought to eat ticks by the hundreds, per opossum is in fact false. Don’t quote me, but I think the latest was a Penn State report. I’ll try and locate the actual study and let you know. I was amazed reading it, after all my life. I had been taught they were voracious tick eaters.

[@Living-The-Dream]

One study was from LSU, Dr Brett Collier

[@TonysCoolTools]

@@Living-The-Dream Thanks for sharing, the studies I found were from Australia and UK but I don’t have the dates.

[@charliebelle6693]

What window blinds are behind you? Thanks.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Charlie the blinds were in the house when we bought it. But after checking the name on them is Graber. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.👍TCT

[@charliebelle6693]

@@TonysCoolTools They look reflective for heat/cool.

[@TonysCoolTools]

@@charliebelle6693 I believe they are👍

[@tonybunch543]

👌

[@TonysCoolTools]

Hi Tony, thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

There are not as many ticks here in Western Washington, but I am sure they are here.. now mosquitos we do have here but not as bad as other parts of the US.. thanks for another great review and info, too..😁👍

[@TonysCoolTools]

Well with as much as you are traipsing through the woods you better check yourself often. Lyme will put a major crimp in your woodworking business. Appreciate you watching and commenting.👍TCT

[@LiveFreeOrRIP]

THANK YOU!!! Im a tick worry guy. I have small kids and use the regular tick spray and they STILL get on them. I have a nice 2.5 acre lot im working and the kids LOVE to get there and run around. But the ticks are bad. AT the end of the day I get the younger kids and check them over REALLY good. i HAVE missed a small TINY tick in my sons hair one time and I freaked out because of how small it was. This video is AWESOME. My uncle suffered from lime and he was in bed for 6 months fighting it. Then had to learn to walk... IT caused him joint pain and other issues for the rest of his life. After that I have always been super nervous about ticks.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Ticks and Lyme disease are nothing to take lightly. Main thing is checking ourselves often. The other issue is our pets that bring ticks into our homes so someone who never ventures into the woods can still get bitten. Thanks for watching, sharing your story and commenting. 👍TCT

[@samstoned]

There is no ticks where I live

[@TonysCoolTools]

I’m curious, what state do you live in? Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@samstoned]

@@TonysCoolTools I'm in western Canada no fleas or ticks in my area

[@TonysCoolTools]

@@samstoned Boy you are sooooooo lucky.. However don’t you get deer fly large enough to carry a small baby away? 👍TCT

[@chrisdaly3485]

Thanks for the info. I have been using Sawyers for years with excellent results. We have tons of ticks in NH and I get them regularly. I have had Lyme disease and it is serious. I bought those removers that you recommended as well as the mosquito tubes.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Chris, I’ve found I get really good results with the Sawyer spray. Since we work and play in the woods, it’s not if you’re gonna get bitten by a tick, it’s when! Send a comment after you’ve had a chance to use the tick twister and Spartan mosquito traps. Thanks for watching and commenting.👍TCT

[@rickthelian2215]

Hello Tony😊 Mosquitos don’t like my blood, they actually get your blood type by your breath. We have plenty of Mosquitoes in Australia too.👍

[@TonysCoolTools]

Rick regardless what part of the country you live in we all are battling “biting bugs” . In your part of the county you have the most lethal critters that will sting or bite you. Thanks for Watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@dantabler9301]

Thank you for the very valuable information. So sorry your daughter had such an awful experience. Please keep up the great videos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@TonysCoolTools]

Dan glad you enjoyed the video and found it informative. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@westvirginia8658]

My problem is with chiggers around me. Thanks for the info. Mike

[@TonysCoolTools]

Mike most of the things I showed like the pants gather and thin arm chaps work on chiggers as well. I agree they are nasty little things, we call them “no see ums” Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@coopsfirst933]

Another great video. i use the yellow spray stuff on all my turkey hunting gear. I have had such an issue with ticks over the past few years. I’m in my early 40s but it never seemed like ticks were an issue growing up when I was in the woods. Thanks for your videos. Always enjoy them

[@TonysCoolTools]

Yup I agree turkey season is where we notice ticks at the beginning of the year. Naturally we are sitting on the ground so it’s easy to get a hitch hiker on our cloths. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@larryterrell8458]

Great video Tony, awareness is a must for ticks! Mid March I’d gotten a stuck one off my wife, I guess our mild winter. 👍🏻

[@TonysCoolTools]

Larry though temperatures are a factor, the fluctuating weather causes ticks to be active longer now even in northern states that are colder. Constantly checking yourself is extremely important. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@iffykidmn8170]

Another Permethrin option which can be found in the equine section of your local farm supply store available in $10 pints or quarts, A $10 pint mixes with water and makes about 3 gallons of .5 % solution which can be poured into your favorite spray bottle.😜 Sawyer brand comes premixed .5% solution in a spray bottle at roughly $1 per ozCOB. Military strength Permethrin spray can be purchased in a 1% solution or make your own 1 1/2 gallons of 1% solution for $10😉

[@TonysCoolTools]

Now that’s a real nice savings! Really appreciate you sharing. Love my viewers giving me additional options for pesky and dangerous ticks. Thanks for watching, sharing your tip and commenting 👍TCT

[@tonybaloneycheeseandmacaro6131]

Those little boogers tick me off. Especially the deer ticks.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Yup, they definitely can cause a lot of long term problems. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍TCT

[@adirondackwoodsman]

Great video, thanks for all of the useful information

[@TonysCoolTools]

Glad you’re enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@leovogelgesang4398]

Thanks for the info Tony. I appreciate real time honest reviews.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Leo, thanks for letting me know you enjoy my content. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@stephenrhodesianridgeback7418]

Bat houses on your property are one of the best things you can do for mosquitos also 👍

[@TonysCoolTools]

Stephens you are 100% correct in that bats are a great defense against mosquitoes. The other feather friends that do an awesome job of controlling mosquitoes and pesky bugs are barn swallows and Purple Martens. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@knottwworking]

Great info Tony, thanks!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Terry glad you enjoyed the video Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@geezerindawoods]

Deet 40 works for me when I remember. Usually get 6+ ticks bites a season. So far so good. Oak mites are a much bigger issue.

[@TonysCoolTools]

You are truly a lucky, you might have some natural immunity. I don’t know if I’ve ever been bitten by oak mites. I’m wondering if it’s a regional thing? We have a ton of Red, White and Black oaks, is it a specific variety? Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@geezerindawoods]

@@TonysCoolTools Oak mites are everywhere here. I don't know if Specific to a variety of tree. Southern Ohio. I only found out what they were when I went to the doctor one time for their bites on my ankles/legs. they itch for several weeks..BAD! I now have some med to put on the bites. At least it stops the itch.

[@TonysCoolTools]

@@geezerindawoods I really appreciate you letting me know, I’m going to have to keep an eye of for theses nasty guys👍TCT

[@seangerberding1255]

I had a Lyme disease scare as a kid. Ever since then I take tick bites seriously. When I was in the Army we would do mandatory tick checks. “City kids” had no idea about ticks. Lol. Thanks for sharing the products. Will be adding them to our fishing and first aid kits. Really interested in the mosquito deterrent. Going to give it a try.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Sean it’s interesting the Army had you do mandatory tick checks, that’s the first someone has mentioned that. With ticks awareness is your first defense. Thanks for watching, sharing your story and commenting.👍TCT

[@heymakerphd1982]

@@TonysCoolTools At Ft. Benning in summer basic training, we didn't worry too much about ticks because we were always sweating so hard flies and ticks that landed on us would slip and slide right off, hit the ground hard, and the ones that didn't break their legs and wings would get mashed with all the marching feet!! The ones that would hang on, drowned!! It was sooo much fun! Our copyrighted motto was, "What doesn't kill you...... etc" Another one was, "Be careful about wishing for death, you might get it. And make the drill sergeant unhappy, who would then make you verrrry sorry you went and died on him!!!!!"

[@TonysCoolTools]

@@heymakerphd1982 ha ha sounds like bugs had no chance of survival during boot camp. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT

[@marksparkplug7758]

Thanks Tony.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Mark, thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT