The most effective is the combination of various repellents - natural products applied on the skin and chemical repellents applied on clothing. The effect of homemade products is however short-lived and thus these have to be reapplied. A wrist band containing natural essential oils is effective the entire time it is worn on our hands, feet or stroller handrail, and is therefore a suitable supplement in defense against ticks.

Natural tricks against ticks

• Vinegar welded with rosemary
• Most frequently used homemade recipe; bring 1 liter of water to a boil, remove from the stove and add two cups of dried or one cup of fresh rosemary. Steep under a lid until the water has cooled down and strain the rosemary. Then add one tablespoon of vinegar and mix. Store in the fridge and apply before going into nature using a spray bottle.
• Lavender, thyme or tea plant can be used in a similar way.
• Fennel
• Put a small bag of fennel in your pocket and squeeze it to release the aroma. Squeezing the bag a few times throughout you stay outside will help diffuse the repellent aroma.
• Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) tincture
  One cup of tansy blooms and three finely sliced garlic cloves are added into a container, covered by 100 ml of alcohol and left one week to macerate. Strain, pour into a spray bottle and apply to bottom of trousers, sleeves and shoes when going into nature.
• Citrus fruits
  Bring water to a boil and add several thinly cut lemons, oranges, limes or grapefruits. Boil for one hour on a low setting, then remove the fruits. Store in the fridge.
• Clove
  Add 30 pieces of cloves into a 200ml Alpa bottle and macerate for at least 24 hours (until the tincture turns brown). Fill a spray bottle and use as needed.