All About Ticks And What Repels Ticks
Fearing the adverse side effects of synthetic tick repellents, more people are turning to organic repellents derived from plants. The Australian lemon-scented gum tree provides such a highly effective natural repellent. There are two variants that are made from the leaves of the tree with varied chemical compositions. One is pure Lemon eucalyptus essential oil … Read more
Without plants, there would be no life on Earth. Plants produce oxygen that we breathe and plants are the basis of the food chain. Only plants can convert water and sunlight and minerals from the soil into plant material and fruit – food that all non-plant life depends on. But in addition to green leaves … Read more
Lavender oil has many uses and has been valued by people since ancient times. The Romans used lavender to obtain fragrant bath essences, hence the name of this plant. Lavender is derived from the Latin word “lavare” which means “to wash”. Today the uses of Lavender are many, the young leaves of the plant are … Read more
Natural pest control with non-toxic products is a more environmentally friendly way to decimate the population of unwanted animals or plants. Beneficial nematodes of the genus Steinernema and Heterorhabditis are natural helpers that can be easily applied in the yard and garden to control a variety of garden pests and kill ticks. They are completely … Read more
Although ticks tend to prefer shady and damp habitats such as the low vegetation near water bodies, the undergrowth in the forest or at the edge of the forest, and meadows with tall grass, they are also found in our yard and gardens. Since the small parasites can transmit diseases, you want to get rid … Read more
Eucalyptus oil is mainly known for its refreshing camphor, citrus-like refreshing smell. Eucalyptus has been a proven remedy against many ailments. The processed oil is used in various products from topical ointments against muscle ache and rheumatism to cough medicine and bronchitis. Eucalyptus oil is antiseptic and works against a variety of bacteria. Eucalyptus Oil to Keep … Read more
Coconut oil has so many amazing uses, and it doesn’t stop at just being an excellent cooking oil. It can also be used as an effective tick repellent due to its strong smell, which is an irritant to ticks and many other parasites. Plus, it’s safe to apply directly to the skin, with no risk … Read more
Ticks appear in ever-increasing numbers in cities and in our gardens. They spread in our immediate environment through host animals such as mice, rats, hedgehogs, birds and even our pets, which they simply hitchhike on. The problem with ticks is that they can transmit diseases with their bite. Tick infestation in the yard and garden … Read more
There are more ticks than ever before, and protection is advisable all year round, because there are more of the little beasts than ever before, and not just in summer anymore. To keep ém away you can choose between natural tick repellent for humans or synthetic products. Synthetic products may contain chemical compounds like DEED, … Read more
When the tick season begins, tick repellents should be ready. But prevention is often not a particularly interesting subject. However, if you ever had a tick bite, you certainly would like to avoid that happening again. Wearing long pants and a shirt and permanently covering up in summer, doesn’t sound like fun. The best protection … Read more