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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most effective essential oils are lemon eucalyptus (contains PMD), lavender, rosemary, and clove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udf3f Homemade Repellent: Ready in just 2 minutes
You will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
100 ml water (or boiled water\/clear alcohol for longer-lasting effect)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15\u201320 drops of essential oil (lemon eucalyptus, lavender, tea tree, or clove)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon of high-proof alcohol or vinegar (improves the distribution of the oil in the water)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A spray bottle
Instructions: Fill a spray bottle with water and alcohol\/vinegar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add your desired essential oil (you can also mix different oils \u2013 e.g., lavender and tea tree oil). Shake well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before going into the woods or grass, spray your shoes, pants, socks, and the undersides of your clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83e\udde6 3 more tricks ticks hate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wear white or light-colored clothing: Ticks are immediately visible against a light background and can be removed before they can attach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B1 (B complex): Regular intake of vitamin B1 (B complex)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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 \u200b\u200bskin on your wrist). It is advisable to reapply after 2\u20133 hours in the woods!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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