Ticks...

After spending last weekend at Field Day, in a campsite near Harrowsmith, Ontario,  I seem to have picked up a tick.  After complaining to my wife about something being wrong with my back, she discovered a large red spot with a tick at the centre.  See photo on the left.

I've no idea how this thing got on my back, I never felt anything crawling on me that I can remember.  The tick has been removed, and placed, alive, in a pill bottle awaiting an appointment with my doctor.

This is the first time I've ever had a tick, so this has opened my eyes to the dangers of these little buggers!

If you're doing POTA or SOTA you need to be aware of these as they can cause several bad health issues.

One of the best websites I can find is this one HERE, produced by the Ontario Government.  It's well worth the read, and it may save you some aggravation in the long run!!

If you live in Ontario, you might be interested in the map below:

Stay Safe Out There!!