How to protect yourself from ticks in nature

Tick on the body Not only an unpleasant sight, but also in some cases a carrier of infections. Not all ticks tolerate encephalitis, but you should not hope for the will of chance. As soon as it warms, you need to make sure that the medicine cabinet has the necessary insect repellents. They will save your family and pets from unpleasant consequences.





In the pharmacy you can find different types of insect protection: sprays, ointments, bracelets. But, even if you forgot to go to the pharmacy for a spray, and it is time to go on a week-long trip, you can prepare a protective agent at home. Editorial "Site" How to protect yourself from ticks and other insects in a matter of minutes.





In addition to the fact that nature needs to wear long pants, a long-sleeved sweatshirt and a headdress, you need to stock up on an effective tool for protection from dangerous insects. A quick way to protect yourself from a tick bite, and other bugs, is a roller for clothes and essential oil.





You'll need it.
  • 1 roller to clean clothes
  • eucalyptus


All you need to do is evenly apply essential oil on the roller and hold this roller on clothes. This method will protect not only from ticks, but also from mosquitoes and midges that cannot tolerate this smell. And for people, the aroma of mint or eucalyptus will be almost invisible.





If you are afraid of oiling clothes, there is a folk remedy for dealing with annoying ticks. When there was not yet a large variety of insect repellent available in pharmacies, our grandmothers knew, How to get rid of ticks with a homemade tool.





You'll need it.
  • 10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil or mint
  • 4 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tsp water


Mix all the ingredients and shake the spray bottle thoroughly each time before use. Vinegar enhances the smell of essential oil and, accordingly, doubles the chances of a safe rest in nature. Spray this liquid need open areas of skin, hair and clothing.





Before using the product, conduct a sensitivity test, if the skin turns red in a few minutes, then this remedy is not suitable for you.





Do not neglect insect repellents: they are not dangerous in themselves, but can cause allergies or infections. If you notice a tick on the body during a rest in nature, it can be pulled out without interrupting trips to pharmacies.

In any situation, remain calm and prudent, then you can extract the tick even with a plastic card.

Share this method with your friends on social networks. Tell us in the comments what means of protection from ticks you use.

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