Crush up the following herbs and place the mixture in a small muslin bag, then leave the bag near the pets bedding. Use about a 1/2 ounce of each. Makes a great repellant.
Dried peppermint, eucalyptus,bay leaf, sage, rosemary,cloves,& marjoram.
Also a method that will kill the tick. For yard, porch, where ever they might be hiding. Crush the entire basil plant & place the basil into 2 quarts of water. Allow it to remain for 2 hours before straining & using it in a sprayer. This method has been used for hundreds of years. |