pigeonfisher Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 At this point it is almost comedic. We have an infestation of deer ticks in our back yard (1/2 acre forest) and some dog ticks as well. Now the dog ticks aren't so bad as at least you can see them. Deer ticks however, DANG. Dogs have had them, cats, kids. I am trying to keep them all out of the forest and mowing down all the tall grass, starting closest to the house. Problem is that Cooper likes to go in and out freely and they didn't install dead bolts. Needless to say, deadbolts are going on today. Apparently someone is coming this week to drop some nasty poison into the trees and on the ground. Next is to try and keep the deer out. Anyways, the move went well. New job is good and wife is soldiering through this like a trooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Welcome to the U.S.A!!! ... we also have an array of poisonous Spiders and Snakes to be discovered!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Geez Steve, that kind of sucks. Watch out for them deer ticks. Lyme disease is not a good think got have I hear. Watch out for bullseye shaped rashes. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Sorry to hear about the bugs, just grow yourself a nice mullet and perhaps they will think your local and will leave you alone! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Welcome to the USA.Pick up a few chickens and build a coop.The side benifit is free fresh eggs.Let them out for a few hours in the afternoon and they will keep the bugs down.Front line for the dogs works well.Keep the grass near the home short. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleheader Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Where do you live in PA. I'm from Warren in the north west corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonfisher Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 New Oxford, South Central PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Quit whining. You should be happy. Unlike your entire home country, both PA teams are still playing for the Cup. Just be careful which one you root for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I know that area well Steve, between York and Gettysburg right? Glad you are getting settled. I'm sure that you will get the bugs under control soon. I hear that the single malt grows on trees down there!...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Quit whining. You should be happy. Unlike your entire home country, both PA teams are still playing for the Cup. Just be careful which one you root for. Philly will eat 'em alive! That is if they can catch them! Pittsburgh in 6 or 7......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Great to hear you've landed safely and are back on line Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Glad to hear the move went well Steve and nice to see you back online here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonfisher Posted May 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Well, i have found some inexpensive labour and much of the problem will be gone by the time I get back from Chicago on thursday. I have a tick infestation guy coming on Thursday to put down some mice boxes, (almost $600 worth, hahaha). The mice go in the box and come out with some tick killer on them. Baby ticks die, soon enough it's bush party time!!! Single Malt grows on trees in maryland, John. Not PA. Prices are half there. Anyways, report back on the weekend and let you know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Post a plea on Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Who knows? Maybe they'll build you new million dollar tic free home for free? With a freezer full of wings to boot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonfisher Posted May 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 DANG, you have a good idea. How do frozen wings taste? Do they hurt your teeth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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