DoomsdaysCW5h ago

#Tick tips from #TheFarmersAlmanac

7 Natural Tick Remedies That Work

Tick season is upon us. Try these natural and effective remedies and strategies to repel these nasty parasites without harmful chemicals.

by Deborah Tukua and Natalie LaVolpe Updated: July 18, 2025

"#DeerTicks and #DogTicks are growing in numbers and concern. Not only are they a nuisance, they carry many dangerous illnesses including Lyme disease. According to the CDC there are over 300,000 estimated new cases of #LymeDisease in the United States each year. Learn more facts and see our suggestions for effective natural #TickRepellents ."

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https://www.farmersalmanac.com/7-natural-tick-remedies-work

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7 Natural Tick Remedies That Work

The CDC reports that there are over 300,000 new cases of Lyme Disease in the US each year. These effective natural tick repellents ...

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Show threadClimate Jenny 2.13h ago

@DoomsdaysCW The avoidance advice here is solid. I would argue with the list of effective natural repellants — not because they aren’t somewhat effective, but because they simply aren’t effective enough. So long as DEET and permethrin are available, I’d prefer them as more effective.

Caveats: DEET is sometimes sold in stupidly high concentrations, like 98 percent. That’s way too much for your skin. 20-30 percent is adequate for a day outside. I still try to minimize DEET … 1/2

Show threadClimate Jenny 2.1

@DoomsdaysCW … because there is permethrin for your clothes. When I go out in tall grass, I’m completely covered with treated clothes, except for my face and hands. There are multiple ways to approach this, but I do not recommend DIY because it doesn’t last as long and the chemical is toxic to cats until dry. Getting your clothes treated professionally is cheap, like $10 per item.

If your budget is tiny, get permethrin-treated socks, tuck in your pants, and use DEET on skin and clothes. 2/2

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Show threadDoomsdaysCW3h ago
@ClimateJenny I like the sock idea, and maybe having some "sacrificial clothes" that I treat with permthrin. Is there a reason you don't recommend DIY with that? Maybe it doesn't last as long? (I'm nervous about using anything too toxic on my skin -- I'm sensitive to a lot of chemicals and other stuff).
Show threadClimate Jenny 2.11h ago

@DoomsdaysCW Yeah, the main reason not to DIY permethrin is that it only lasts for (if I recall correctly) 6-7 washes. It also makes me nervous having the liquid in the same space as my cats, which is probably kinda irrational, but you know how cats can be.

My skin is very sensitive as well, but permethrin-treated clothes have never bothered me. They say that, once it’s in the cloth, it’s tightly bound with the cloth and doesn’t really escape.

Show threadDoomsdaysCW1h ago
Good to know, @ClimateJenny . Thanks!
Show threadDoomsdaysCW3h ago
@ClimateJenny Like, I saw that Ben's makes a permetrhin spray (I have used Ben's Deet spray when I go into the woods).
Show threadDoomsdaysCW3h ago

@ClimateJenny And, well, what about DIY permethrin from chrysanthemums? Probably not strong enough?

https://oggardenonline.com/how-to-prepare-permethrin-from-chrysanthemums-at-home.html

Show threadClimate Jenny 2.11h ago
@DoomsdaysCW I’m actually pretty allergic to chrysanthemums! So I wouldn’t be trying that. If we ever hit the stage of post-industrial civilization where we don’t have DEET or permethrin, we will probably be at the point where we can use traditional land management techniques like prescribed fire and minimizing scrub instead.
Show threadDoomsdaysCW2h ago
@ClimateJenny Well, I found some Ben's permethrin spray and Deet at a local hardware store. I've used Ben's Deet spray before, and the ingredients seem to agree with my skin.