LymeNet Flash: natural tick repellent to use on children and during a pregnancy?

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Posted by maureen2174 (Member # 11471) on :

hi,

i did a search and did come up with some names of natural tick repellents, just wondering if i can get any more?

also, i think most of them are made of essential oils which I am pretty sure you cannot use during pregnancy. does anyone know?

thanks, maureen

Posted by janet thomas (Member # 7122) on :

http://sawyer.com/products.htm#003

Posted by maureen2174 (Member # 11471) on :

thanks, i am going to buy this for clothing. but what about skin for me and my 5 year old? something natural.

anyone- i have looked up things like bite blocker and see lots of mixed reviews. same thing with all terrain and some others. wanted some personal experience with a natural tick repellent that works!

thanks, maureen

Posted by maureen2174 (Member # 11471) on :

up... anyone else have some personal recommendations????

thanks!

Posted by kimmie (Member # 25547) on :

? I also use avon skin so soft body oil. Some say it works.

Posted by jblral (Member # 8836) on :

Consumer Reports tested many tick repellents, and came up with 6 they thought were best. Four had DEET, one had picardine, and one had lemon eucalyptus oil. The brand name is Repel.

I bought some, but haven't used it yet.

Posted by hoot (Member # 19281) on :

cedarcide is another natural one that might work

Posted by maureen2174 (Member # 11471) on :

thanks!

Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :

Orange Guard, also called TKO Orange as a concentrate - from oranges. Put a little in a spray bottle, fill up with water, spray on clothing, immediate ground area, lightly rub on dog/cat fur. Ok to use as long as not allergic to oranges. Biodegradable - like apply everyday.

Posted by tickalert (Member # 7033) on :

Bite Barrier. Google it. Safe for kinds and natural.