Protect You & Your Loved Ones: Homemade Tick Solution!
It's finally Spring! Warmer weather is a time for camping, hiking and getting outside to enjoy the outdoors, but it can also be a scary time of year due to the number of ticks. Don't let those pesky, annoying buggers stop you. Try this homemade solution that will protect you and your family and allow you to enjoy the great outdoors! Repellent for your pets: For pets, add 1 cup of water to a spray bottle, followed by 2 cups of distilled white vinegar. Ticks hate the smell and taste of vinegar, and will be easily be repelled by this ingredient alone. Then, add two spoonfuls of vegetable or almond oil, which both contain sulfur (another natural tick repellent). To make a repellent that will also deter fleas, mix in a few spoonfuls of lemon juice, citrus oil, or peppermint oil, any of which will repel ticks and fleas while also creating a nicely scented repellent. Spray onto the pet's dry coat, staying away from sensitive areas including eyes, nose, mouth, and genitals. When o...