Walking your dog,

[Hula Popper]

picking morels, hip checking your favorite partner on a walk through the woods, what do you find best to repel ticks. I already have RA so do not want Lyme disease also.
Whats best?

[gejohnston]

1. garlic for the dog

Avon sells a DEET free repellent that seems to work for me.

[Kali]

4. welcome to DU

[newmember]

5. nothing works better than this

I have been using this for years and have watched ticks jump right off my clothes as soon as they got on.

Spray it on your clothes , socks , hat , what ever you are wearing.
I do mine the night before so it dries over night.


http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12327289&kw=permethrin&origkw=Permethrin

[CokeMachine]

6. Looks good!

It says non-toxic to humans but do you know if it's safe for animals (especially dogs).

[Hula Popper]

7. Re: dogs

People that work at REI and Cabelas have told me that it is safe for dogs but not cats. They spray a bandanna in the same manner as their clothes and tie it around their dogs neck. No ticks! I think Sawyers website also mentions this concerning dogs and cats.
I have been out looking for morels 4 times, heavy woods and no ticks. Clothes and socks were worn twice then washed and worn three more times. Thats about 16 hours and no ticks!

[CokeMachine]

8. Cool --

We just had a Dick's open here. I'll check this stuff out later. Thanks for the info!!

Have a great weekend!!

[ficuswoman]

9. Cedarcide also works well