Many online sources claim that certain plants are natural tick repellents. But will growing them in your backyard really keep ...

Some repellents are made with essential oils instead of chemicals. Oils like lemon eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, ...

Ticks are arthropods, not insects, and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease. Ticks inhabit areas with tall grass, shrubs, ...

Murphy’s Naturals Mosquito & Tick Bug Repellent Spray. Murphy’s Naturals offers a DEET-free, plant-based mosquito and tick repellent spray that works for both your skin and outdoor gear.

Ticks love tall grass and dark shaded areas, ... You may be tempted to spray your whole yard with pesticides, but CR says don’t. A better and more targeted approach is to use tick tubes.

Sandy and Jim Parrill garden at Chaos, their acre of the Ozarks in Joplin. Sandy is a lifelong gardener, Missouri master ...