June spoils us with beautiful weather and sunshine. This is the time when my family and I spend a lot of time outdoors, going for walks. The forceps are already working at full power. They become active when the temperature reaches 7 degrees Celsius. Parasites such as ticks and fleas are constantly looking for hosts, it should be remembered that they carry many diseases that can pose a threat to health and life. Therefore, the problem of ticks should be taken seriously.
How to protect yourself from ticks naturally? Where are we most at risk?
Ticks lurk in bushes, grasses, on tree leaves, paths. They are waiting for a potential victim. As she passes them, they fall on top of her, clinging to her hair or clothing and looking for a suitable place to start sucking blood. Most often, these are hidden places, in the folds of the skin, between the hair, behind the ears. During the blood-sucking process, a number of dangerous diseases can be transmitted to the host. A tick can be very dangerous not only for animals, but also for humans, because there is a risk of Lyme disease or tick-borne encephalitis. Ticks spread practically throughout the country, increasingly also in urban environments, which is due to mild winters.
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How to protect yourself from ticks naturally? This natural way will protect you and your family
There are many preparations for ticks and mosquitoes available on the market. Among them, there are many that are based on natural substances, and more precisely, on essential oils. Unlike chemical repellents, products made of essential oils they are safe for health and the environment.
It is assumed that in order to become infected with Lyme disease, the tick must remain in the human skin for at least 24, and usually even 72 hours. photo. Shutterstock
How to prepare a homemade tick repeller?
You don’t need much to make your own insect repellent – base oil and selected essential oils. As a base oil, it is best to use coconut oil or grape seed oil. It can also be jojoba oil and sweet almond oil. The effectiveness of a home repeller will increase if we use several oils. We mix the base oil with essential oil in the following proportion: 2 tablespoons of base oil and 10-20 drops of selected essential oils (in total), e.g. peppermint, basil and lavender oil or lemongrass, eucalyptus and geranium oils. It should be such a mixture apply to the skin about 30 minutes before going out.
Source: Gazeta
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