I didn't realize how serious Lyme is until my grown son got it last year. He spent a month in the hospital, in and out of consciousness (mostly out), and with multiple problems including joint pain, "bruised" kidneys, fracture wrist, pneumonia, delirium, anemia, change in taste, weight loss (100 lbs!), and emergency surgery for a knee infection. All from Lyme disease. Now I'm afraid to step foot in my own yard (which is most likely where he got bit). I'll try out some of these ideas. Thanks!