How To Use A Tick Hook

A tick hook is a small, practical tool with which ticks can be pulled out of the skin. Tick hooks are available in different sizes, so small nymphs or large ticks can be removed easily. What is A Tick Hook A tick hook looks a little bit like a crowbar. And just like a crowbar, … Read more

How To Get A Tick Head Out?

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If you notice that you have been bitten by a tick, you should remove it as soon as possible. The longer the tick remains in the wound, the higher the risk of transmitting diseases. Unfortunately,  occasionally a part of the tick breaks off during tick removal, and the head apparently remains stuck in the wound. … Read more

Are Tick Bites Dangerous?

Ticks are very common, and many of us have encountered these little 8-legged creatures at some point in our lives. Ticks with their eight legs belong to the group (class) of spiders and not to the insects which have only six legs. They are ectoparasites, which means they live outside the body and feed on … Read more

IR3535 Ethyl-butylacetylaminopropionate (EBAAP)

repellent containing IR3535 Ethyl-butylacetylaminopropionate

Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate (EBAAP) is an insect repellent sold under the trade name IR3535 (Trademark owned by Merck). It is very effective against ticks, mosquitoes, biting midges, horseflies, fleas, and many other bugs.  Even wasps and bees don’t like the smell and stay away. What is ethyl butyl-acetylaminopropionate? Ethyl butyl-acetylamino propionate is a synthetic amino acid, … Read more

Beneficial Garden Insects For Organic Gardening

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Insects that feed on desirable plants or transmit diseases are often considered pests. But insects are not really pests, they all play their part in the natural balance. Insects also occupy a lot of niches in our gardens and fulfill a great many essential tasks. They pollinate fruits, flowers, and vegetables, while others prey on insects … Read more