But thanks to an Acadia University study, a natural repellent may work to keep black-legged ticks at bay this season. In a recent groundbreaking study led by Acadia University, a team has gained a ...

Ticks will hide on a blade of grass or other plants waiting for a potential host to walk by — reaching out with its legs the tick catches a ride ...

A Nova Scotia researcher has proven that lemongrass essential oil can effectively be used to repel ticks. The finding is especially important in the province, which has seen an increase in black ...

As the weather warms and more people get outdoors to enjoy Ontario’s landscape, a small insect in forests and fields is also reawakening: the tick. But thanks to an Acadia University study, a natural ...

Blacklegged ticks don’t have eyes and are almost exclusively dependent on their sense of smell to find a creature to latch onto. Lemongrass essential oil is already being used in a local product ...

Early spring involves more than just flower-blooming; tick season also begins. With warmer temperatures rising, these tiny, ...

Avoiding tick bites is essential to reduce the risk of tick-borne ... picaridin or lemon eucalyptus oil to exposed skin and clothing. You can also follow product instructions to treat clothing ...

"My home is my castle"- haven't we heard this often? Your residence should be that asylum, that refuge where you can rest, ...

The popularity of essential ... Sweet Almond Oil for a few weeks now, and we’re impressed with the results. We’ve been using it as a facial oil, and it’s been great for removing makeup ...

Warmer weather leads to an increase in insect activity, with some species seeking shelter and food inside homes. Homeowners ...

Holistic Health Expert and Herbalist Tracy Lake is helping us learn some practices to find our inner peace. Be sure to check ...