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Topic: natural tick repellant?

gigimac
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I feed outdoor cats and noticed one had a large tick on her ear. I had never thought of them as a threat as I do not touch them or anything but I feel bad for these strays so I do feed them.

I am now concerned they could bring ticks to my doorstep. I will now feed them in a different location.

My question is, what can I use as an effective tick repellant on my outdoor patio area?

I do believe the ticks are particularly bad this year.

Posts: 1534 | From Greensboro NC | Registered: Aug 2011 | IP: Logged |

gigimac
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I am now reading the sticky, tick prevention thread.

great info.

will leave this question up in case anyone has any other suggestions

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map1131
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Please be very careful around these feral cats. They are known to carrying many diseases and especially Bartonella.

Even a little scratch can become a big deal. Or you having an open wound on your finger and come in contact with their saliva.

Pam

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gigimac
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thanks for giving me a headas up, hadn't thought of touching the bowls they eat out of.

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