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Another use for #DuctTape and #TickControl (from the #UniversityOfRhodeIsland)
#DeTick With Duct Tape
Excerpt: "Of the 1,001 things duct tape is good for, it is a very effective way to de-tick yourself when larvae ticks climb on. With ticks, it works best to get them before they dig in and start to feed. Lint rollers also work but duct tape is stickier (and you can probably find 5 or 10 other things to use your duct tape for).Our #TickSmart Tip for August and September is to always have sticky duct tape ready just in case of a tick swarm. Duck Brand tape even comes in an appropriate lime (#Lyme) green color!"
Read more [CW - contains images of ticks crawling on bare skin]:
https://web.uri.edu/tickencounter/tick-notes/de-tick-with-duct-tape/#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #DuckTape #TickRemoval #Ticks
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Another use for #DuctTape and #TickControl (from the #UniversityOfRhodeIsland)
#DeTick With Duct Tape
Excerpt: "Of the 1,001 things duct tape is good for, it is a very effective way to de-tick yourself when larvae ticks climb on. With ticks, it works best to get them before they dig in and start to feed. Lint rollers also work but duct tape is stickier (and you can probably find 5 or 10 other things to use your duct tape for).Our #TickSmart Tip for August and September is to always have sticky duct tape ready just in case of a tick swarm. Duck Brand tape even comes in an appropriate lime (#Lyme) green color!"
Read more [CW - contains images of ticks crawling on bare skin]:
https://web.uri.edu/tickencounter/tick-notes/de-tick-with-duct-tape/#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #DuckTape #TickRemoval #Ticks
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Another use for #DuctTape and #TickControl (from the #UniversityOfRhodeIsland)
#DeTick With Duct Tape
Excerpt: "Of the 1,001 things duct tape is good for, it is a very effective way to de-tick yourself when larvae ticks climb on. With ticks, it works best to get them before they dig in and start to feed. Lint rollers also work but duct tape is stickier (and you can probably find 5 or 10 other things to use your duct tape for).Our #TickSmart Tip for August and September is to always have sticky duct tape ready just in case of a tick swarm. Duck Brand tape even comes in an appropriate lime (#Lyme) green color!"
Read more [CW - contains images of ticks crawling on bare skin]:
https://web.uri.edu/tickencounter/tick-notes/de-tick-with-duct-tape/#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #DuckTape #TickRemoval #Ticks
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Another use for #DuctTape and #TickControl (from the #UniversityOfRhodeIsland)
#DeTick With Duct Tape
Excerpt: "Of the 1,001 things duct tape is good for, it is a very effective way to de-tick yourself when larvae ticks climb on. With ticks, it works best to get them before they dig in and start to feed. Lint rollers also work but duct tape is stickier (and you can probably find 5 or 10 other things to use your duct tape for).Our #TickSmart Tip for August and September is to always have sticky duct tape ready just in case of a tick swarm. Duck Brand tape even comes in an appropriate lime (#Lyme) green color!"
Read more [CW - contains images of ticks crawling on bare skin]:
https://web.uri.edu/tickencounter/tick-notes/de-tick-with-duct-tape/#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #DuckTape #TickRemoval #Ticks
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Another use for #DuctTape and #TickControl (from the #UniversityOfRhodeIsland)
#DeTick With Duct Tape
Excerpt: "Of the 1,001 things duct tape is good for, it is a very effective way to de-tick yourself when larvae ticks climb on. With ticks, it works best to get them before they dig in and start to feed. Lint rollers also work but duct tape is stickier (and you can probably find 5 or 10 other things to use your duct tape for).Our #TickSmart Tip for August and September is to always have sticky duct tape ready just in case of a tick swarm. Duck Brand tape even comes in an appropriate lime (#Lyme) green color!"
Read more [CW - contains images of ticks crawling on bare skin]:
https://web.uri.edu/tickencounter/tick-notes/de-tick-with-duct-tape/#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #DuckTape #TickRemoval #Ticks
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Use this #DuctTape trick to protect yourself from #tick bites
By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff
June 16, 2021"With ticks on the rise in Maine this year, intrepid outdoorsy folks are getting creative with methods for keeping ticks at bay. Among the methods circulating via popular social media sites is to wrap duct tape with the sticky side out around pants ankles to catch ticks while they try to crawl up legs.
"It looks silly, sure. But does it work?
"Griffin Dill, who manages the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab, said that it’s not a terrible idea, as long as the tape is snug enough that the ticks can’t get underneath it.
" 'I have seen this trick circulating online, particularly through social media,' Dill said. 'A primary focus of tick bite prevention is creating a barrier that will prevent the tick from accessing bare skin. Wrapping a layer of sticky tape around your ankles will not completely prevent tick bites, but any added barrier can help.'
"The placement of the duct tape is key because it targets a place where ticks often climb onto bodies.
"Chuck Lubelczyk, vector ecologist at Maine Medical Center Research Institute, said most tick encounters happen below the knee.
" 'Especially on hot days like the last couple of days, ticks are really close to the ground,' Lubelczyk said. 'A lot of moisture is trapped around the ground level, which makes the ticks very happy. They tend to really get on people at the ankle height and crawl up pant legs. Anything you can do to close your pant legs will help.'
"Dill explained that if you have found ticks on your back, neck or head, they likely climbed up from your ankles, so the extra ankle protection is even helpful to keep ticks away from your upper body.
" 'Ticks have a natural inclination to climb up on a host, so if they don’t immediately encounter exposed skin they will generally travel up until they do,' he said. 'Dog ticks in particular are known to climb up and become attached high on the body, especially around the neck and head. Ultimately, the concern isn’t necessarily keeping the ticks from falling down your shirt, but keeping them from accessing exposed skin on their way up the body.'
"That said, the method isn’t perfect. Durability of the tape, for instance, can be an issue.
" 'I wouldn’t probably do that if I were doing any kind of real hiking or bushwhacking, or people that are going out for extensive hikes and stuff,' Lubelczyk said. 'I would see that stuff coming apart if you’re out walking in the brush heavily. If it’s raining it might get wet and may not be effective. I think people should be aware.'
"If you’re looking for a more effective way to keep ticks away, try #gaiters for your ankles and legs, Lubelczyk said."
#SolarPunkSunday #UMaineCoopExtension #UMaineCooperativeExtension #TicksInMaine #TickControl #DuckTape #StopTickWraps
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Use this #DuctTape trick to protect yourself from #tick bites
By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff
June 16, 2021"With ticks on the rise in Maine this year, intrepid outdoorsy folks are getting creative with methods for keeping ticks at bay. Among the methods circulating via popular social media sites is to wrap duct tape with the sticky side out around pants ankles to catch ticks while they try to crawl up legs.
"It looks silly, sure. But does it work?
"Griffin Dill, who manages the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab, said that it’s not a terrible idea, as long as the tape is snug enough that the ticks can’t get underneath it.
" 'I have seen this trick circulating online, particularly through social media,' Dill said. 'A primary focus of tick bite prevention is creating a barrier that will prevent the tick from accessing bare skin. Wrapping a layer of sticky tape around your ankles will not completely prevent tick bites, but any added barrier can help.'
"The placement of the duct tape is key because it targets a place where ticks often climb onto bodies.
"Chuck Lubelczyk, vector ecologist at Maine Medical Center Research Institute, said most tick encounters happen below the knee.
" 'Especially on hot days like the last couple of days, ticks are really close to the ground,' Lubelczyk said. 'A lot of moisture is trapped around the ground level, which makes the ticks very happy. They tend to really get on people at the ankle height and crawl up pant legs. Anything you can do to close your pant legs will help.'
"Dill explained that if you have found ticks on your back, neck or head, they likely climbed up from your ankles, so the extra ankle protection is even helpful to keep ticks away from your upper body.
" 'Ticks have a natural inclination to climb up on a host, so if they don’t immediately encounter exposed skin they will generally travel up until they do,' he said. 'Dog ticks in particular are known to climb up and become attached high on the body, especially around the neck and head. Ultimately, the concern isn’t necessarily keeping the ticks from falling down your shirt, but keeping them from accessing exposed skin on their way up the body.'
"That said, the method isn’t perfect. Durability of the tape, for instance, can be an issue.
" 'I wouldn’t probably do that if I were doing any kind of real hiking or bushwhacking, or people that are going out for extensive hikes and stuff,' Lubelczyk said. 'I would see that stuff coming apart if you’re out walking in the brush heavily. If it’s raining it might get wet and may not be effective. I think people should be aware.'
"If you’re looking for a more effective way to keep ticks away, try #gaiters for your ankles and legs, Lubelczyk said."
#SolarPunkSunday #UMaineCoopExtension #UMaineCooperativeExtension #TicksInMaine #TickControl #DuckTape #StopTickWraps
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Use this #DuctTape trick to protect yourself from #tick bites
By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff
June 16, 2021"With ticks on the rise in Maine this year, intrepid outdoorsy folks are getting creative with methods for keeping ticks at bay. Among the methods circulating via popular social media sites is to wrap duct tape with the sticky side out around pants ankles to catch ticks while they try to crawl up legs.
"It looks silly, sure. But does it work?
"Griffin Dill, who manages the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab, said that it’s not a terrible idea, as long as the tape is snug enough that the ticks can’t get underneath it.
" 'I have seen this trick circulating online, particularly through social media,' Dill said. 'A primary focus of tick bite prevention is creating a barrier that will prevent the tick from accessing bare skin. Wrapping a layer of sticky tape around your ankles will not completely prevent tick bites, but any added barrier can help.'
"The placement of the duct tape is key because it targets a place where ticks often climb onto bodies.
"Chuck Lubelczyk, vector ecologist at Maine Medical Center Research Institute, said most tick encounters happen below the knee.
" 'Especially on hot days like the last couple of days, ticks are really close to the ground,' Lubelczyk said. 'A lot of moisture is trapped around the ground level, which makes the ticks very happy. They tend to really get on people at the ankle height and crawl up pant legs. Anything you can do to close your pant legs will help.'
"Dill explained that if you have found ticks on your back, neck or head, they likely climbed up from your ankles, so the extra ankle protection is even helpful to keep ticks away from your upper body.
" 'Ticks have a natural inclination to climb up on a host, so if they don’t immediately encounter exposed skin they will generally travel up until they do,' he said. 'Dog ticks in particular are known to climb up and become attached high on the body, especially around the neck and head. Ultimately, the concern isn’t necessarily keeping the ticks from falling down your shirt, but keeping them from accessing exposed skin on their way up the body.'
"That said, the method isn’t perfect. Durability of the tape, for instance, can be an issue.
" 'I wouldn’t probably do that if I were doing any kind of real hiking or bushwhacking, or people that are going out for extensive hikes and stuff,' Lubelczyk said. 'I would see that stuff coming apart if you’re out walking in the brush heavily. If it’s raining it might get wet and may not be effective. I think people should be aware.'
"If you’re looking for a more effective way to keep ticks away, try #gaiters for your ankles and legs, Lubelczyk said."
#SolarPunkSunday #UMaineCoopExtension #UMaineCooperativeExtension #TicksInMaine #TickControl #DuckTape #StopTickWraps
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Use this #DuctTape trick to protect yourself from #tick bites
By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff
June 16, 2021"With ticks on the rise in Maine this year, intrepid outdoorsy folks are getting creative with methods for keeping ticks at bay. Among the methods circulating via popular social media sites is to wrap duct tape with the sticky side out around pants ankles to catch ticks while they try to crawl up legs.
"It looks silly, sure. But does it work?
"Griffin Dill, who manages the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab, said that it’s not a terrible idea, as long as the tape is snug enough that the ticks can’t get underneath it.
" 'I have seen this trick circulating online, particularly through social media,' Dill said. 'A primary focus of tick bite prevention is creating a barrier that will prevent the tick from accessing bare skin. Wrapping a layer of sticky tape around your ankles will not completely prevent tick bites, but any added barrier can help.'
"The placement of the duct tape is key because it targets a place where ticks often climb onto bodies.
"Chuck Lubelczyk, vector ecologist at Maine Medical Center Research Institute, said most tick encounters happen below the knee.
" 'Especially on hot days like the last couple of days, ticks are really close to the ground,' Lubelczyk said. 'A lot of moisture is trapped around the ground level, which makes the ticks very happy. They tend to really get on people at the ankle height and crawl up pant legs. Anything you can do to close your pant legs will help.'
"Dill explained that if you have found ticks on your back, neck or head, they likely climbed up from your ankles, so the extra ankle protection is even helpful to keep ticks away from your upper body.
" 'Ticks have a natural inclination to climb up on a host, so if they don’t immediately encounter exposed skin they will generally travel up until they do,' he said. 'Dog ticks in particular are known to climb up and become attached high on the body, especially around the neck and head. Ultimately, the concern isn’t necessarily keeping the ticks from falling down your shirt, but keeping them from accessing exposed skin on their way up the body.'
"That said, the method isn’t perfect. Durability of the tape, for instance, can be an issue.
" 'I wouldn’t probably do that if I were doing any kind of real hiking or bushwhacking, or people that are going out for extensive hikes and stuff,' Lubelczyk said. 'I would see that stuff coming apart if you’re out walking in the brush heavily. If it’s raining it might get wet and may not be effective. I think people should be aware.'
"If you’re looking for a more effective way to keep ticks away, try #gaiters for your ankles and legs, Lubelczyk said."
#SolarPunkSunday #UMaineCoopExtension #UMaineCooperativeExtension #TicksInMaine #TickControl #DuckTape #StopTickWraps
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Use this #DuctTape trick to protect yourself from #tick bites
By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff
June 16, 2021"With ticks on the rise in Maine this year, intrepid outdoorsy folks are getting creative with methods for keeping ticks at bay. Among the methods circulating via popular social media sites is to wrap duct tape with the sticky side out around pants ankles to catch ticks while they try to crawl up legs.
"It looks silly, sure. But does it work?
"Griffin Dill, who manages the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab, said that it’s not a terrible idea, as long as the tape is snug enough that the ticks can’t get underneath it.
" 'I have seen this trick circulating online, particularly through social media,' Dill said. 'A primary focus of tick bite prevention is creating a barrier that will prevent the tick from accessing bare skin. Wrapping a layer of sticky tape around your ankles will not completely prevent tick bites, but any added barrier can help.'
"The placement of the duct tape is key because it targets a place where ticks often climb onto bodies.
"Chuck Lubelczyk, vector ecologist at Maine Medical Center Research Institute, said most tick encounters happen below the knee.
" 'Especially on hot days like the last couple of days, ticks are really close to the ground,' Lubelczyk said. 'A lot of moisture is trapped around the ground level, which makes the ticks very happy. They tend to really get on people at the ankle height and crawl up pant legs. Anything you can do to close your pant legs will help.'
"Dill explained that if you have found ticks on your back, neck or head, they likely climbed up from your ankles, so the extra ankle protection is even helpful to keep ticks away from your upper body.
" 'Ticks have a natural inclination to climb up on a host, so if they don’t immediately encounter exposed skin they will generally travel up until they do,' he said. 'Dog ticks in particular are known to climb up and become attached high on the body, especially around the neck and head. Ultimately, the concern isn’t necessarily keeping the ticks from falling down your shirt, but keeping them from accessing exposed skin on their way up the body.'
"That said, the method isn’t perfect. Durability of the tape, for instance, can be an issue.
" 'I wouldn’t probably do that if I were doing any kind of real hiking or bushwhacking, or people that are going out for extensive hikes and stuff,' Lubelczyk said. 'I would see that stuff coming apart if you’re out walking in the brush heavily. If it’s raining it might get wet and may not be effective. I think people should be aware.'
"If you’re looking for a more effective way to keep ticks away, try #gaiters for your ankles and legs, Lubelczyk said."
#SolarPunkSunday #UMaineCoopExtension #UMaineCooperativeExtension #TicksInMaine #TickControl #DuckTape #StopTickWraps
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So, I came across a news story about #MaineJanesTacklers -- designed by a #Maine woman, and involving velcro and sticky tape. I thought to myself, "Couldn't I just make that out of #DuckTape / #DuctTape ?" Yes, I could #DIY it (and found some articles about how to do that). But if one wants to purchase the velcro ones, MaineJane's was sold to another #Maine business -- The Predator Pee Store (and yes, I am familiar with them). They are called #StopTickWraps and can be found at the link below.
"Foggy Mountain® StopTickWraps are Wearable Velcro® Sticky Tick Traps that were originally invented by and marketed under the name MaineJane’s Tacklers by Jane Gower in #DresdenME, a small town in the mid-coast area of Maine. The area is known to have one of the highest rates of #LymeDisease in the nation and is also the area were Jane worked as a registered nurse. She has witnessed first-hand the burdens that these terrible diseases can put on patients and their families. This, combined with her experience as a #MaineGuide, motivated her to research and develop this safe, affordable, product that reduces the risk of acquiring tick borne diseases. #MaineOutdoorSolutionsLLC is very pleased to have the opportunity to purchase her product line and incorporate it in our Foggy Mountain® line of unique and useful outdoor products from Maine."
#SolarPunkSunday #PesticideFree #TickControl #Ticks #MaineMade
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So, I came across a news story about #MaineJanesTacklers -- designed by a #Maine woman, and involving velcro and sticky tape. I thought to myself, "Couldn't I just make that out of #DuckTape / #DuctTape ?" Yes, I could #DIY it (and found some articles about how to do that). But if one wants to purchase the velcro ones, MaineJane's was sold to another #Maine business -- The Predator Pee Store (and yes, I am familiar with them). They are called #StopTickWraps and can be found at the link below.
"Foggy Mountain® StopTickWraps are Wearable Velcro® Sticky Tick Traps that were originally invented by and marketed under the name MaineJane’s Tacklers by Jane Gower in #DresdenME, a small town in the mid-coast area of Maine. The area is known to have one of the highest rates of #LymeDisease in the nation and is also the area were Jane worked as a registered nurse. She has witnessed first-hand the burdens that these terrible diseases can put on patients and their families. This, combined with her experience as a #MaineGuide, motivated her to research and develop this safe, affordable, product that reduces the risk of acquiring tick borne diseases. #MaineOutdoorSolutionsLLC is very pleased to have the opportunity to purchase her product line and incorporate it in our Foggy Mountain® line of unique and useful outdoor products from Maine."
#SolarPunkSunday #PesticideFree #TickControl #Ticks #MaineMade
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So, I came across a news story about #MaineJanesTacklers -- designed by a #Maine woman, and involving velcro and sticky tape. I thought to myself, "Couldn't I just make that out of #DuckTape / #DuctTape ?" Yes, I could #DIY it (and found some articles about how to do that). But if one wants to purchase the velcro ones, MaineJane's was sold to another #Maine business -- The Predator Pee Store (and yes, I am familiar with them). They are called #StopTickWraps and can be found at the link below.
"Foggy Mountain® StopTickWraps are Wearable Velcro® Sticky Tick Traps that were originally invented by and marketed under the name MaineJane’s Tacklers by Jane Gower in #DresdenME, a small town in the mid-coast area of Maine. The area is known to have one of the highest rates of #LymeDisease in the nation and is also the area were Jane worked as a registered nurse. She has witnessed first-hand the burdens that these terrible diseases can put on patients and their families. This, combined with her experience as a #MaineGuide, motivated her to research and develop this safe, affordable, product that reduces the risk of acquiring tick borne diseases. #MaineOutdoorSolutionsLLC is very pleased to have the opportunity to purchase her product line and incorporate it in our Foggy Mountain® line of unique and useful outdoor products from Maine."
#SolarPunkSunday #PesticideFree #TickControl #Ticks #MaineMade
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So, I came across a news story about #MaineJanesTacklers -- designed by a #Maine woman, and involving velcro and sticky tape. I thought to myself, "Couldn't I just make that out of #DuckTape / #DuctTape ?" Yes, I could #DIY it (and found some articles about how to do that). But if one wants to purchase the velcro ones, MaineJane's was sold to another #Maine business -- The Predator Pee Store (and yes, I am familiar with them). They are called #StopTickWraps and can be found at the link below.
"Foggy Mountain® StopTickWraps are Wearable Velcro® Sticky Tick Traps that were originally invented by and marketed under the name MaineJane’s Tacklers by Jane Gower in #DresdenME, a small town in the mid-coast area of Maine. The area is known to have one of the highest rates of #LymeDisease in the nation and is also the area were Jane worked as a registered nurse. She has witnessed first-hand the burdens that these terrible diseases can put on patients and their families. This, combined with her experience as a #MaineGuide, motivated her to research and develop this safe, affordable, product that reduces the risk of acquiring tick borne diseases. #MaineOutdoorSolutionsLLC is very pleased to have the opportunity to purchase her product line and incorporate it in our Foggy Mountain® line of unique and useful outdoor products from Maine."
#SolarPunkSunday #PesticideFree #TickControl #Ticks #MaineMade
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So, I came across a news story about #MaineJanesTacklers -- designed by a #Maine woman, and involving velcro and sticky tape. I thought to myself, "Couldn't I just make that out of #DuckTape / #DuctTape ?" Yes, I could #DIY it (and found some articles about how to do that). But if one wants to purchase the velcro ones, MaineJane's was sold to another #Maine business -- The Predator Pee Store (and yes, I am familiar with them). They are called #StopTickWraps and can be found at the link below.
"Foggy Mountain® StopTickWraps are Wearable Velcro® Sticky Tick Traps that were originally invented by and marketed under the name MaineJane’s Tacklers by Jane Gower in #DresdenME, a small town in the mid-coast area of Maine. The area is known to have one of the highest rates of #LymeDisease in the nation and is also the area were Jane worked as a registered nurse. She has witnessed first-hand the burdens that these terrible diseases can put on patients and their families. This, combined with her experience as a #MaineGuide, motivated her to research and develop this safe, affordable, product that reduces the risk of acquiring tick borne diseases. #MaineOutdoorSolutionsLLC is very pleased to have the opportunity to purchase her product line and incorporate it in our Foggy Mountain® line of unique and useful outdoor products from Maine."
#SolarPunkSunday #PesticideFree #TickControl #Ticks #MaineMade
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Lyme disease is a growing concern for residents of Long Island, NY, where the tick population thrives in wooded areas, grassy fields, and even suburban backyards. As a tick-borne illness, Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, also known as deer ticks. These tiny pests pose a serious health threat, making prevention and awareness essential for protecting your family and pets. ##LymeDisease ##tickcontrol
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10 Great Plants That Repel #Fleas and #Ticks
February 27, 2023
"It might be a good idea to plant thyme in your garden if you need a plant that is easy to take care of. #Thyme plants do a good job of repelling #fleas and #ticks and they won’t take a lot of effort to care for when compared to some other options."
https://thepracticalplanter.com/plants-that-repel-fleas-and-ticks/
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10 Great Plants That Repel #Fleas and #Ticks
February 27, 2023
"It might be a good idea to plant thyme in your garden if you need a plant that is easy to take care of. #Thyme plants do a good job of repelling #fleas and #ticks and they won’t take a lot of effort to care for when compared to some other options."
https://thepracticalplanter.com/plants-that-repel-fleas-and-ticks/
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10 Great Plants That Repel #Fleas and #Ticks
February 27, 2023
"It might be a good idea to plant thyme in your garden if you need a plant that is easy to take care of. #Thyme plants do a good job of repelling #fleas and #ticks and they won’t take a lot of effort to care for when compared to some other options."
https://thepracticalplanter.com/plants-that-repel-fleas-and-ticks/
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10 Great Plants That Repel #Fleas and #Ticks
February 27, 2023
"It might be a good idea to plant thyme in your garden if you need a plant that is easy to take care of. #Thyme plants do a good job of repelling #fleas and #ticks and they won’t take a lot of effort to care for when compared to some other options."
https://thepracticalplanter.com/plants-that-repel-fleas-and-ticks/
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10 Great Plants That Repel #Fleas and #Ticks
February 27, 2023
"It might be a good idea to plant thyme in your garden if you need a plant that is easy to take care of. #Thyme plants do a good job of repelling #fleas and #ticks and they won’t take a lot of effort to care for when compared to some other options."
https://thepracticalplanter.com/plants-that-repel-fleas-and-ticks/