Ticks are not repelled by natural oils. Mosquitos are only repelled
by natural oils for a short time (it doesn't last long). Only DEET
repels ticks and mosquitos for extended times. Permethrin (a natural
insecticide) sprayed on clothing is a contact insecticide for ticks
and other crawling insects and will last even through washing for
about 2 weeks. A combination of DEET and Permethrin should help
prevent lime disease and west nile fever. DEET is not hazardous and
Permethrin is only to be sprayed on clothing, not the skin.

Cheers, Steve Henning, Reading, PA USA

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