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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by edblysard</i> <br /><br />Bluntly put, there isnt much you can do, and no where to move to when hanging on the side of a tank car, you only have one hand free, and it is holding your radio. <br />The bugs flock around the tallow that is dripping down the sides of the cars, which are generally overloaded to the point that, as they heat up during the day, the tallow will bubble out the relief valve. <br /> <br />The swarm of skeeters can get so thick on you that they cover your entire body, more than once I have bailed off because they got so bad I couldnt see where we were going and couldnt stand all the bugs. <br /> <br />They get trapped behind your glasses, they get in your ears, nose, and if your not careful, you mouth when you speak into the radio. <br /> <br />They dont really have a taste, more of a texture, like stale corn flakes, not quite crunchy.... <br /> <br />Ed[:D] <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />Sometimes the RR will provide bug spray if there is a need. <br /> <br />If you have a local health and safety comittee, bring it up with them, then the RR should provide the spray for free, because it is a safety concern, especially if you can't see where you are going.
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