tick repellant

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<<<I was wondering if anyone could tell me what EO's are good for tick

repellant. My DS lives in a state forest and had 3 small children. I would

like to make her some lotion for the kids that doesn't have any of the BAD

stuff in it but will repel those nasties away from them. That way they will

actually be able to play outside this summer and give my poor sister a

break.

She has 3 year old twin girls and a 9 month old baby! If anyone needs a

break

she does! LOL>>>>>

I would Like to know this myself I have been finding tics all over my kids

this year! they are bad

[Guest guest]

Peppermint soap is a tick repellant. Dr Bronner's Peppermint Castile Soap, a

bit, is mixed with water in a spray bottle. I sprayed a live dog tick and

watched it die in front of my eyes. I also sprayed a carpenter ant and watched

it die in front of my eyes.

I imagine that the soap must be wet to repel; I have no proof or

experiments, I'm just guessing on that.

I got this tip from gardeners on the Net. One woman says to wash your

hair in

peppermint soap. That sounds like a great idea to protect children. A man in

New Jersey says he crushes Pycnanthemum muticum on his thighs, when he is in the

garden. He tested a number of different kinds of mints, and found that

Pycnanthemum muticum was the most repellent. I got some Pycnanthemum muticum

plants from North Creek Nursery in Pennsylvania.

When i go out to the firewood pile or to do garden work, I always carry

my spray bottle of Dr Bronner's Peppermint Castile Soap mixed with water, and

spray my boots frequently to keep them wet and soapy.

<daffodil@...> wrote:

Hello,

I am a lurker of this site, and want Kendra to know that I really

appreciate the infomation she posted about the Compact Flourescent

bulbs containing mercury!!! I had no idea! I will treat them very

differently now, knowing about that.

Also, I appreciate, the links you put on the site about the herbal

tick repellants and Neem oil. We live in Rural northern California,

and as soon as I walk out my door, I am in TICKLAND!!!! I need

effective non-poisonous repellants! I had a local a Aromatherapist put

together a " homeopathic compatible " tick repellant, I just received it

today. We are not sure if it will be effective, but I have 2 deer

ticks in a jar, I have been keeping alive, to experiment with! Wish me

luck! I am also awaiting a book on raising guinea fowl, and have a

hatchery incubating eggs for us right now.

Anyhow Kendra, I wanted you to know I that, appreciate the time you

spend to post here, and that you are helping others.

Thanks

[Guest guest]

That is awesome to hear! I will do the same. We gave in and put the Frontline

on our dog; but, i was hoping to have something alternative to help. I might

just spritz it all around.

thanks so much for sharing. Sojourner

purple ffoxglove <purpleffoxglove@...> wrote:

Peppermint soap is a tick repellant. Dr Bronner's Peppermint Castile

Soap, a bit, is mixed with water in a spray bottle. I sprayed a live dog tick

and watched it die in front of my eyes. I also sprayed a carpenter ant and

watched it die in front of my eyes.

I imagine that the soap must be wet to repel; I have no proof or experiments,

I'm just guessing on that.

I got this tip from gardeners on the Net. One woman says to wash your hair in

peppermint soap. That sounds like a great idea to protect children. A man in New

Jersey says he crushes Pycnanthemum muticum on his thighs, when he is in the

garden. He tested a number of different kinds of mints, and found that

Pycnanthemum muticum was the most repellent. I got some Pycnanthemum muticum

plants from North Creek Nursery in Pennsylvania.

When i go out to the firewood pile or to do garden work, I always carry my spray

bottle of Dr Bronner's Peppermint Castile Soap mixed with water, and spray my

boots frequently to keep them wet and soapy.

[Guest guest]

and Kendra -- I am very interested in this topic of nontoxic tick

repellants. This is exactly what people are starting to ask me now! Where would

the Dr Bronner's peppermint castille soap be applied --clothing, skin? Would

it be ok for kids? What about dogs and cats?

A woman told me she puts a dilute version of TKO Orange on her dog and also

sprays the yard. I have seen TKO Orange also kill bugs on the spot. But I

think it irritates the skin a little, and people who are allergic to oranges

cannot use it. TKO Orange is made of d'limonene, from orange peels.

I seem to have missed the earlier post about links to herbal remedies and

Neem oil. Could you briefly repost it? Thanks so much! -- Robin

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[Guest guest]

dear robin,

glad you are also looking into natural repellents, but it seems to be a

difficult issue to find something that works well.

please be VERY CAUTIOUS about using any herbals on animals, especilly CATS.

cats cannot tolerate things like essential oils even when a dog may be fine

with it. remember cats are also fastidious groomers, unlike dogs, so

anything put on their coats will be majorly absorbed thru their mouth. the

orange would not be good for cat. please consult a knowledgeable herbal vet,

if you can find one. and consult the book " Herbs for pets " by and

Tilford, which buhner also recently recommeded.

http://www.amazon.com/Herbs-Pets--L-Tilford/dp/1889540641/ref=sr_1_1/

102-7703717-0889723?ie=UTF8 & s=books & qid=1179882297 & sr=8-1

regarding neem and other natural repellants, take a look at this memo in our

archives, plus all the replies to it:

/message/4333

good luck in your search.

hugs,

kendra

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and Kendra -- I am very interested in this topic of nontoxic tick

repellants. This is exactly what people are starting to ask me now! Where

would

the Dr Bronner's peppermint castille soap be applied --clothing, skin?

Would

it be ok for kids? What about dogs and cats?

A woman told me she puts a dilute version of TKO Orange on her dog and also

sprays the yard. I have seen TKO Orange also kill bugs on the spot. But I

think it irritates the skin a little, and people who are allergic to

oranges

cannot use it. TKO Orange is made of d'limonene, from orange peels.

I seem to have missed the earlier post about links to herbal remedies and

Neem oil. Could you briefly repost it? Thanks so much! -- Robin