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

maureen2174
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 11471

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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

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

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I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice but only my personal experience and opinion.

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maureen2174
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Member # 11471

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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

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maureen2174
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up... anyone else have some personal recommendations????

thanks!

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

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jblral
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Member # 8836

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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.

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hoot
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Member # 19281

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cedarcide is another natural one that might work

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maureen2174
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thanks!

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Robin123
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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.

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

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