Be aware and stay proactive now that tick season has arrived.
It’s warmer weather! Beginning time for camping, hiking and getting outside to play. Don’t let those pesky annoying ticks stop you.
Did you know ticks hate the smell of lemon, orange, cinnamon, lavender, peppermint, rose geranium, cedarwood, and thyme? They hate it so much that they avoid latching on to anything that smells of those items. Any of these, or a combination thereof, can be used in do-it-yourself sprays or added to an almond oil base and rubbed onto your skin.
Here’s one DIY recipe that has proven successful for my family:
• 1 oz any carrier oil such as Witch Hazel or Almond oil.
• 7 drops Geranium.
• 4 drops Peppermint.
• 4 drops Thyme.
• 4 drops Cedarwood or Lavender.
The above is safe for almost every one. Please note that I don’t recommend Eucalyptus Oil. if you have dogs or cats. Although eucalyptus oil is a tick killer, it is also effective repellent as well, and it’s naturally safe and effective on ones body when mixed with a carrier oil like Almond oil. Eucalyptus is toxic for dogs and cats. Always remember to use caution when using any essential oil around pets.
For you and your family
In a spray bottle, mix two cups of distilled white vinegar and one cup of water. To make a scented solution , add 20 drops of your favorite essential oil to the bottle so you do not smell like bitter vinegar all day,.
As we said before eucalyptus oil is a calm, soothing scent that also works as a tick repellent, while peppermint and citrus oils give off a strong crisp scent that also repel ticks. be careful using any mixture containing eucalyptus around your pets.
After mixing the solution, spray onto clothing, skin, and hair before going outdoors. Reapply every four hours to keep ticks at bay, and examine your skin and hair when back inside to make sure no ticks are on the body.
For your pets
If you have pets, a homemade spray solution of one cup of water to a spray bottle, followed by two cups of distilled white vinegar. Ticks hate the smell and taste of vinegar, and will be easily be repelled by this ingredient alone. Then, add two spoonfuls of vegetable or almond oil, which both contain sulfur (another natural tick repellent). Spray directly onto your pets, but be careful not to get it in their eyes. Or use the wonderful organic spray I get from my online shopping club. My dogs seem to love being sprayed with it before going out.
To make a repellent that will also deter fleas, mix in a few spoonfuls of lemon juice, citrus oil, or any other safe essence oil that may also repel ticks and fleas, while creating a nicely scented repellent but not be toxic for your dog. Spray onto the pet’s dry coat, staying away from sensitive areas including eyes, nose, mouth, and genitals. When outdoors for an extended period, spray this solution on two to three times per day.
This could be the most important thing that you see me post! These things are as lethal as a venomous snake in the wrong scenerio! Also note the nymph can spread the disease and it’s about the size of a poppy seed:. Here’s a link to learn more about transmission of disease caused by ticks. Please not only read it, but share it! Make sure we get the word out about these tics and the disease they carry!
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https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/transmission/index.html
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