OT: Excellent article on Lyme disease in The Atlantic

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[rudedude]

Essential oils appear to be tick repellants


Use Essential Oils

Many fragrances that smell wonderful to humans are highly repellent to ticks. Lavender, peppermint, citronella, lemongrass, cedar, rose geranium and citrus have all been shown to keep ticks away. So, buy soaps and shampoos that are naturally fragranced with these ingredients.

 

[psualt]

Essential oils appear to be tick repellants


Use Essential Oils

Many fragrances that smell wonderful to humans are highly repellent to ticks. Lavender, peppermint, citronella, lemongrass, cedar, rose geranium and citrus have all been shown to keep ticks away. So, buy soaps and shampoos that are naturally fragranced with these ingredients.

My wife started making these about two years ago because I really hate most of the sprays. I was a skeptic but there is no doubt in my mind they work.

 

[Zenophile]

Essential oils appear to be tick repellants


Use Essential Oils

Many fragrances that smell wonderful to humans are highly repellent to ticks. Lavender, peppermint, citronella, lemongrass, cedar, rose geranium and citrus have all been shown to keep ticks away. So, buy soaps and shampoos that are naturally fragranced with these ingredients.

Good lookin’ out.