Natural Tick and mosquito repellent?

Question

I have been looking for a way to keep ticks away from my garden because when i work in my graden, I might get bitten, and getting lyme disease is possible. I am looking for a homemade recipe. And for mosquitos, they are so annoying. I just want to get then out of my life. I am looking for a homemade recipe for them too. I have found out that garlic works well, but it stinks to much, so i don't use it.

Answer 1

yeah garlic works... but it does smell... well i reall dont know about ticks but i do know about mosquitos.... there are various plants that are mosquito deterrant i know one of which is marigolds..... also when you burn a candke in a room mosquitos will fly towards it and burn when they get too close i do this in my room when i sleep at night... but put the clandle in a saucer of water...

Answer 2

Lemon eucalyptus oil: Natural insect repellent, but can't be used by kids under three years old. Protects against mosquitoes, gnats and ticks. Lasts from four to eight hours. Doesn't damage plastic or fabric, but can stain leather. Some people don't like the smell, and it's more effective for some people than others.

Geranium/soybean oil: Natural mosquito repellent, safe for kids as young as two months. Doesn't damage clothing or plastics, but isn't as effective as DEET, lemon eucalyptus oil or picaridin. Not everyone likes the smell, it can feel sticky, and herbal insect repellents do not work as well for some people as others.

Why not grow some mosquito repellent of your own? If you have a sunny, well-drained patch of lean garden soil, try planting some catnip.

CATNIP MOSQUITO SPRITZ

MAKES ABOUT 3 CUPS

2 cups catnip, stemmed

3-4 cups mild rice vinegar

Rinse herbs, roll lightly with a rolling pin, then place them in a clean quart jar and cover with vinegar. Seal jar and store in a dark cupboard for two weeks.

Shake jar lightly every day or so for two weeks. Strain into a clean jar, seal and refrigerate for up to 6 months unused.

To use, spritz on exposed skin and around outdoor dining area.

CATNIP AND ROSEMARY MOSQUITO CHASING OIL

MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS.

2 cups catnip, stemmed

1 cup rosemary, cut in 6-inch sprigs

2 cups grapeseed oil or any light body-care oil

Roll herbs lightly with a rolling pin and pack into a clean jar. Cover with oil, seal jar and place in a cool, dark cupboard for two weeks.

Shake jar lightly every day or so for two weeks. Strain into a clean jar, seal and refrigerate for up to 8 months unused.

To use, rub on exposed skin.

I hope these were helpful,Take Care!!! :)

Answer 3

I don't know if there is a tick repellent. But for the mosquitos, you can use Listerine as a deterrent. And as far as ticks are concerned, very few carry disease and if you remove them promptly when you come in, you should be safe.

Answer 4

A propane torch.