Tick-borne diseases increase

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Natural Tick Repellent Options and What the Science Says

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There are natural tick repellents, but experts say they are not always the best option.

When a tick bites you, it inserts a feeding tube into your skin to withdraw blood.

If the tick is infected with a disease-causing organism from another animal it has bitten, it can transmit the germs to you.

Climate change and wetter weather are contributing factors, allowing ticks to proliferate in new areas.

The CDC recommends using EPA -registered insect repellents that work for ticks.

They may contain oils such as cinnamon, cedarwood, geraniol, citronella , cloves, garlic, peppermint, rosemary, sesame, spearmint, or thyme, and mild compounds like citric acid, potassium sorbate, or sodium chloride.

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