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FryingNemo · 24/05/2012 18:07

OK, tick season has started. What are your best tips for repelling the little sods? I really don't fancy spraying us all with Deet but what alternatives are there that work?

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RandomNumbers · 24/05/2012 18:11

long trousers, tucked in, long tops, tucked in, long sleeves, stout boots

I don't know of a tick repellent, only mozzie

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FryingNemo · 24/05/2012 18:15

I have heard rumours that tea tree oil works?

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Waswondering · 26/05/2012 20:58

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FryingNemo · 27/05/2012 08:48

Well , we will be out and about in prime tick country today. I will try to get the dcs into long trousers and tops but it is forecast to reach 29 degrees today so I doubt they'll stay in them for long. I've found some tick spray and will do a check tonight. I hate ticks, I've removed 3 so far this year. It really is a disadvantage of living in forrin.

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Playingwithbuses · 04/07/2012 01:17

I have a wee tool meant for dogs i keep handy to remove them.

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