Citronella candles will repell ticks.
Ticks transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease and other ailments to animals and people alike. Protect yourself and others with products that are deadly to the insects and yet safe to put on your skin. Be careful when putting the products on children and always follow the manufacturers recommendations. Does this Spark an idea?
Products
Commercial bug repellents with the ingredient DEET, Permethrins which are sold under the names Permanone and Duranon, and citronella oil are all tick repellents that are safe to use on people.
Benefits
DEET is one of the most effective insect repellents and can be applied directly to the skin. Permethrins are insecticides made from flowers and can also be applied to the skin. Citronella oil is found in skin care products, as a plain oil and in candles and can be used instead of DEET and Permethrins on people with extra sensitive skin.
Drawbacks
DEET is not long lasting. If you are going to be outside for an extended period of time, you will need to reapply it, possibly more than once. Permethrins should not be applied to the face and should never be ingested. Citronella, unless it is in one of the skin products, has a strong smell and the candles only work if you stay in one place.
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