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

What is Black Seed Oil – Nigella Sativa

nigella sativa

Mosquitoes and ectoparasites, such as ticks, fleas, lice, mites transmit a variety of diseases. Conventional medicine recommends synthetic pesticides and repellents as a means of protection. Many of the synthetic products are highly effective anti-parasitics, but they often contain neurotoxins. Side effects are very rare and often less dangerous than “damage” caused by the diseases … Read more

Does Diatomaceous Earth Kill Ticks?

diatomaceous earth

Environmentally friendly methods of ecological pest control are becoming increasingly popular. Fleas, mites, bed bugs, lice, and ticks pose a health threat and need to be controlled. Diatomaceous earth is an effective alternative to chemical agents and can be used as a natural pest control method, for a more sustainable and healthier lifestyle without chemicals … Read more