Solutions for Ticks That Carry Lyme Disease

Adult deer tick, one that carries Lyme Disease

With summer here and everyone outside more it's important to be careful of ticks. Unfortunately ticks carrying Lyme Disease are spreading now and pose a great health risk.If the tick is not removed completely (including the head), you, your children or pet might contract this disease caused by the bacteria in the genus of Borelia. Early symptoms include fever, fatigue and headaches. Most people develop a rash soon after. This disease affects the central nervous system, especially the back and joints. The biggest problem with Lyme disease is that its prevalence is quite new, and most doctors won't recognize it and thus not treat it.

What you want to do is avoid those pesky ticks to begin with. There are some natural remedies that work just fine to keep you from being an inviting host. Heidi Fagley recommends rose geranium oil.

There are two varieties of rose geranium oil. In order to get the most bang for your buck in repelling ticks, you want to find the one with the botanical name Pelargonium capitatum x radens. The more popular rose geranium oil under the name Pelargonium graveolens is from the same family, but not the same species.

Most essential oils need to be diluted, but rose geranium does not fall into that category if used in small doses. So, because all you need is a few drops to do the job, a little most definitely goes a long way. Simply placing one drop on each ankle and on the wrists, then a little behind the knees and one on the back of the neck is all you will need to do the trick. Since dogs are extremely sensitive to smell, you will want to go easy on the oil for your canine friends. One drop behind each shoulder blade and at the top of the base of the tail. Be careful to avoid the face and nose; their sensitive sniffers can't handle anything anything too strong.

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You can also use lavender, citronella, lemongrass, cedar-wood, eucalyptus or tea tree oils. These work for other insects including those pesky mosquitoes and flies. You will be able to find spray-on bottles now at sporting goods stores or health food stores. Beware of strong chemical sprays! They are poisonous to you too and especially dangerous to children who are apt to rub their skin and them put those fingers in their mouths. By all means do seek out some protection and remember that ticks can climb to the top of tall grass or bushes. They are not just around your feet.

If you find any other good remedies please post a comment and let others know about them.