Tick Repellent Oil
(Pelargonium capitatum × radens—The gold standard for ticks)
Ingredients
4 oz Rose Geranium Essential Oil (Pelargonium capitatum × radens—The gold standard for ticks)
2 tablespoons of Pure Vanilla Extract
Preparation
Mix the Rose Geranium Essential Oil and Pure Vanilla Extract with the carrier oil (Grapeseed or Olive oil) in a 4 cup glass measuring cup. Stir to ensure the essential oil is well mixed with the carrier oil.
Pour the mixture into either a pump or squeeze bottle.
How it Works
Our repellent works through "olfactory confusion," using the scent that ticks are confused by making it difficult for them to find you
Rose Geranium : The floral aroma creates an environment that ticks find uninhabitable.
Miss Martha’s Tip
•Apply the Tick Repellent Oil to ankles, calves, behind knees, wrists, the back of the neck, and any exposed skin before heading into wooded or grassy areas. Reapply every 2 hours or as needed for maximum protection
Scientific Evidence