There are "recipes" for homemade tick repellents using botanical oils as the active ingredients. They can be made by mixing oils such as geraniol, vetiver, or cedarwood in water, alcohol ...

Using nasturtiums as sacrificial plants helps you monitor pest infestations. It is also easier to control pests if they are ...

Dryer sheets: There are claims that placing dryer sheets in pet bedding or rubbing them on their pets can repel fleas ... Direct application of homemade elixirs on your pet: Some DIY concoctions ...

If you are looking for a natural and easy to grow plant for pest control, nasturtiums tick all the boxes. These fast-growing, ...

Concerned about ticks? Get the latest on Ohio's tick species increase, Lyme disease spikes, and tips to safeguard your ...

When it comes to finding the best tick repellent for humans, there are a few things to keep in mind. First and foremost, you want a product that is effective at repelling ticks. Look for products ...

But researchers at Acadia University's chemistry department are working to determine if lemongrass essential oil works as a natural tick repellent. CBC Radio's Maritime Noon spoke with Dr ...

The Indiana Department of Health says recent death in Floyd County is being blamed on ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne illness.

Repellent lotions have two major downsides. First, they can’t be applied to clothing, so they’re less versatile. There is no way to get them onto your shoes or boots for added tick protection.

The Zevo On Body Mosquito and Tick Repellent Pump Spray is part of the Insect Repellents test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Insect Repellents models like the On Body Mosquito and ...

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) says they’ve already seen tick reports across the state. “With the milder winter we’ve had here in South Dakota and the warm weather, we’ve ...