Tick Catchers Reduce your risk of getting Lyme disease by using one of these Tick Catcher Mitts. Just peel, press and pull the ticks right off your clothes or pets. Of course, these are not meant to pull “attached” ticks…
Category: Prevention
Prevention
Which Plant to Avoid to Prevent Tick Exposure
Japanese barberry shrubs: These shrubs are a common landscaping shrub and acres of it grow wild in tri-state woods. While deer avoid this plant, ticks do not. Why do ticks like it? Because Japanese barberry shrubs are warmer and more humid…
New Book: Preventing Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Infections
Preventing Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Infections Message from Author Bob Oley: As a public health professional who has also had to deal with Lyme disease in my own family, I regard tick-borne infections as a grim medical crisis of…
Avon Skin so Soft Tick, Mosquito and Gnat Bug Repellent
Avon SKIN-SO-SOFT Bug Guard PLUS IR3535® Insect Repellent Moisturizing Lotion – SPF 30 Gentle Breeze, 4 oz Description: SPF 30 with Gentle Breeze fragrance.Bugs go away! Bug Guard Plus is effective against mosquitoes, deer ticks, black flies, gnats, no-seeums and…
Natural Tick & Mosquito Repellent Patches and Bracelets
Natural Mosquito and Tick Repellent Combo Pack As I was looking for tick repellent clothes on Amazon, I found these. I have not tried them but will order one and post the results on here afterwards. If you have tried…
Tick Prevention Methods
Tick and Lyme Disease Prevention Here are some tips to help prevent you from getting a tick. Nothing is foolproof, so no matter what precautions you take, still check for ticks after coming in from outdoors! Prevention is the best…