Tick Removal Kit

tick removal kit

Ticks are just about everywhere where there is vegetation. They sit and wait on plants, branches, leaves, and blades of grass. When a potential host passes by near enough, the ticks are stripped off and cling to them. Whether you are hiking, camping, or if you are just outdoors walking the dog, it is only … Read more

Where Are Ticks Commonly Found

where are ticks commonly found

Ticks are commonly found all over the world where there are suitable host species. The occurrence of the different species depends on the availability of their respective hosts and on environmental factors such as temperature and air humidity. Most tick species have one or more preferred hosts but can also suck blood from other hosts … Read more

Common Ticks And Their Preferred Hosts

Guide To Common Ticks

Ticks (Ixodida) are tiny parasitic arachnids that are found all over the world. They prefer warm, humid habitats. Around 900 tick species are known worldwide. All species are blood-sucking ectoparasites that seek out vertebrates as hosts, including humans. Many types of ticks are carriers of dangerous diseases and infect tens of thousands of people every … Read more

Does Lavender Repel Ticks

does lavender repel ticks

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

Neem Oil – Natural Tick Repellent

neem tree with flower

In nature, plants serve as the basis of the food chain. Since plants cannot run away, they have developed other mechanisms to protect themselves from predators. They naturally produce substances that have a deterrent or toxic effect on predators. The seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica) provide an oil, which has been used as … Read more