Home remedies for ticks will allow us to effectively protect ourselves against these inconspicuous parasites. Ticks are carriers of very serious diseases, incl. Lyme disease, therefore, during family walks in the park or trips in the forest, you should effectively discourage the arachnid from contacting us. Try the best natural tick remedies to help you avoid being bitten.

Contents:

  1. Homemade remedies for ticks - herbs
  2. Homemade remedies for ticks - essential oils
  3. Homemade remedies for ticks - beer
  4. Home remedies for ticks - warming ointments

How to protect yourself from ticks ? How not to get bitten? Just tryhome remedies for ticks . They should reduce the risk of being bitten by this arachnid while walking in the forest or resting in a meadow. Remember that ticks are most active in the morning and late afternoon, so it's better to go for a walk around noon.

It is better to walk in the middle of the paths, away from roadside grasses and bushes. If you want to pick flowers and herbs in the clearing, choose the ones growing in the middle, not on the edges, and only after the dew is dry.

Homemade remedies for ticks - herbs

Herbs are a proven method of treating ticks:

  • dried lavender - the soothing scent of lavender repels not only ticks, but also fleas and midges; thanks to it we will also get rid of moles from the wardrobe
  • sage has a slightly bitter aftertaste that ticks also dislike
  • peppermint - the fresh aroma of this herb will certainly not encourage parasites to bite
  • rosemary has a relaxing effect and improves our concentration; completely opposite works for ticks
  • thyme has a refreshing scent that effectively repels all insects
  • lemon balm has a lemon-like scent, therefore it will quickly chase away ticks
  • geranium - the smell of geraniums often imitates the smell of roses that is unbearable for ticks
  • dried eucalyptus, like mint, refreshes and repels ticks.

Recipe for a tick-repellent herbal preparation

Brew the rosemary and thyme in a little water. After an hour, pour it into an atomizer and add lemon juice. Mix. You can spray the preparation on both yourself and your dog orcat.

Homemade remedies for ticks - essential oils

Ticks do not like some smells, so before going to the forest it is worth using one of the following oils: clove, citronella, tea tree oil, thyme, sage, lemongrass, peppermint, sweet almond, patchouli.

You must dilute your oils before using them. You just need to mix 5 drops of the selected oil with 50 ml of vegetable oil (e.g. from grape seeds). The exception is tea tree oil, which can be applied directly to the skin from the bottle.

Homemade remedies for ticks - beer

Some people argue that B vitamins change the composition of our sweat, and this, to some extent, repels ticks. A good source of it is, among others beer.

If you are not a beer fan, you can also reach for groats, nuts, seeds, beans, liver and spinach, as these are also products rich in vitamin B.

Garlic is worth paying attention to. Its intense scent will mix with the smell of our sweat and effectively discourage ticks from contacting us.

Home remedies for ticks - warming ointments

Warming ointments usually contain eucalyptus oil, rosemary oil, Peruvian balm and camphor, which effectively repel ticks. Under the influence of heat, the smell of the oils is even more intense, which effectively discourages ticks from pricking.

See the gallery of 9 photosAbout the authorMonika Majewska A journalist specializing in he alth issues, especially in the areas of medicine, he alth protection and he althy eating. Author of news, guides, interviews with experts and reports. Participant of the largest Polish National Medical Conference "Polish woman in Europe", organized by the "Journalists for He alth" Association, as well as specialist workshops and seminars for journalists organized by the Association.

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