This tried-and-tested, incredibly easy trick uses natural essential oils that smell extremely unpleasant to ticks. While they smell pleasant to humans, they repel ticks from miles away!

The most effective essential oils are lemon eucalyptus (contains PMD), lavender, rosemary, and clove.

🌿 Homemade Repellent: Ready in just 2 minutes
You will need:

100 ml water (or boiled water/clear alcohol for longer-lasting effect)

15–20 drops of essential oil (lemon eucalyptus, lavender, tea tree, or clove)

1 teaspoon of high-proof alcohol or vinegar (improves the distribution of the oil in the water)

A spray bottle
Instructions: Fill a spray bottle with water and alcohol/vinegar.

Add your desired essential oil (you can also mix different oils – e.g., lavender and tea tree oil). Shake well.

Before going into the woods or grass, spray your shoes, pants, socks, and the undersides of your clothing.

🧦 3 more tricks ticks hate:

Tuck your socks over your pants: This might look odd, but it creates a mechanical barrier. Ticks always crawl upwards and can’t get directly onto your skin.

Wear white or light-colored clothing: Ticks are immediately visible against a light background and can be removed before they can attach.

Vitamin B1 (B complex): Regular intake of vitamin B1 (B complex)

Warning: If you spray a natural repellent directly onto your skin, make sure you are not allergic to the essential oil used (test a drop on a small area of ​​skin on your wrist). It is advisable to reapply after 2–3 hours in the woods!