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Of ticks that is. Seems like some years are worse than others. I don't remember getting any last year but got 2 on me the other day. They really do the job on me and it takes a very long time for their bites to heal. Anyone have any magic remedies? Google is no help unless I'm a dog.
Here ya go...
"A tick repellent can be made for both animals and humans using tea tree oil as an active ingredient. Start with a 2:1 mixture of your favorite base oil, such as almond or jojoaba, and water. Combine this into a spray bottle with 2 oz. of tea tree oil. For best results, use a glass bottle. Oils such as tea tree oil react with plastic and may cause dangerous chemicals to leech into your repellent. Before each use, shake the bottle vigorously to thoroughly mix the oils. When applying to pets, rub the repellent under their fur so that it reaches their skin".
They are warning folks up here with outside pets of some new tick-born disease that will kills cats in short order. Bobcat fever. Never heard of it till now.
Guess I had better get busy spraying my yard.