Know About Ticks And What Repels Ticks
There are many tick repellents available. But finding the best tick repellent can be quite confusing, as there are many natural repellents as well as many chemically synthesized repellents. Permethrin is a synthetically produced substance that is also found naturally in chrysanthemum flowers. Permethrin is highly toxic to insects and mites. “Mites” are a subclass of spiders … Read more
Tick-transmitted diseases can have a severe impact on our health. Tick populations are increasing rapidly worldwide and exposure to ticks becomes more common. Repellents are important to protect people as well as pets from nasty bites and the diseases spread by these culprits. Three of the most popular insect repellents are DEET, Permethrin, and Picaridin. … Read more
Ticks are found almost everywhere and the transmission of dangerous diseases through tick bites continues to increase. After mosquitoes, ticks are the second most common disease carrier for humans worldwide. In some areas, every third tick is infected with bacteria that cause Lyme disease. Other diseases spread by ticks are Anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, … Read more
Synthetic bug repellents contain substances that are highly effective in repelling ticks and other insects. But effective as they are, they can, in rare cases, cause skin irritations or allergic reactions in some users. An alternative are natural tick repellents. While they may not be free of unwanted side effects, the risk may be lower. … 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