since were on the subject........
of deterrents
-all of the mint family-
repel insects... these oils bother them big-time
the one to use for ticks -even
do it yourself tick collars
is penny-royal - a member of the Mint family
you can simply soak a string with it and tie it around the dogs neck
or have a special collar treated with it...
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where to buy