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We are using these two species, Rhipicephalus sanguineus and Ixodes ricinus, because they are representative of different host seeking behavior, but also because they have two different climatic requirements (dry for Rhipicephalus sanguineus and wet for Ixodes ricinus). Rhipicephalus sanguineus, the brown dog tick), some others need 3 (e.g.

Ticks from the Ixodidae family are the most common and often choose different hosts: some species need 2 hosts for their development (e.g. So, to have the best evaluation of our products without testing dozens of tick species, we chose 2 species thatĪre to our point of view representative of most of the species. There are an estimated 899 species of ticks in the world, of which over 90 occur in the continental U.S. Therefore, the bugs do not stay on the dog or cat long enough to bite the skin. The scent of the combined oils of Cedarwood, Peppermint and Almond smell pleasant to humans but is loathed by fleas and ticks. Nature’s Protection products repel and are not absorbed into the blood stream.

Almond Oil is considered a valuable gift of nature, with its slightly nutty aroma that helps repel and protect from unwanted insects.

Peppermint Oil is medicinal, stress relieving, insect repelling and has a natural minty scent.

It is also beneficial for the skin and coat. It is known for its repellant properties and has antiseptic, anti-fungal and antibacterial properties also.

Virginia Cedar Oil is derived from conifer trees (trees that bear cones and needle-like leaves) of the pine or cypress families.

The special combination of Virginia Cedar, Peppermint and Almond Oil works well on repelling both fleas and ticks and is safe for animals, the environment and humans too! Bob Goldstein has carefully selected the three best natural ingredients, making these products effective and protective powerhouses.