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These studies, and more, question the overall safety of DEET. Try using natural essential oils that most insects tend to avoid such as citrus scents, lavender, pennyroyal, basil, cedar, cinnamon, and rosemary oils. Mix two or three of these scents in a small spray bottle and spray all exposed skin before heading outdoors. Take the bottle with you and reapply every few hours.
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Others report that ticks do not like the smell of garlic so, if you don’t mind smelling like Italian or Chinese food, and you know you are going to be outdoors during a certain period of time, you could take garlic supplements about 3 days beforehand to keep the ticks at bay.
Of course, if you live in or around Bourbon County, Kansas, you would be wise to avoid wooded areas, wild areas with tall grass or bushes, and always wear light colored long sleeves, pants, and boots to avoid becoming infected. If you should be bit by a tick and experience flu like symptoms soon afterwards, contact a doctor right away.
Even if you don’t live in or around this area, many types of ticks carry Lyme disease, babesiosis, and human anaplasmosis, all of which cause disease, so you should also avoid places where ticks like to hide such as fallen trees, tall grasses, woodpiles, and thick bushes, so avoid being bitten. Wearing light colored long sleeved shirts, pants, and boots also help to stop ticks from finding your skin and biting you.
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