TickGuard Natural® is an effective tick repellent
The TickGuard Natural® product, as well as other Citriodiol® (Eucalyptus citriodora oil hydrated, cyclized EC Oil (H/C) based repellents, have been tested against various tick species in both lab and field studies throughout the world. The results clearly support the use of TickGuard Natural® as an excellent tool in repelling ticks from attaching and feeding, with Complete Protection Times on par with 20 to 30% DEET products.
Citations
Laboratory Test - 'Deer Tick' Repellent Efficacy/Duration of Wisconsin Phamacal Company Formulae: 1) Natural Insect Repellent Lotion (PF #7030B, Lot #092999) and 2) Natural Insect Repellent Pump (Spray)(ID #0625982, Lot #0927991); Carroll, 1999 (Ixodes pacificus) (CPT up to 5.75 hours; up to 99.9% reduction in biting).
The Effectiveness of WPC Brands, Inc., Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus Mosquito and Tick Repellents: Results of Tests; Carroll, 2002 (Ixodes pacificus) (95% reduction in biting).
A prospective, non-placebo controlled, crossover field trial of the protective effect of TickGuard Natural®concerning tick bites; Gustafson, Wohlfart, & Gardulf, 2001 (Ixodes ricinus) (Significant reduction in bites. 42 with TickGuard Natural® vs. 112 without).
Report on repellency effects of TickGuard Natural® against ticks in Germany; Weisser, 2000 (Ixodes ricinus) (90-95% reduction in biting).
Laboratory evaluation of a Eucalyptus-based repellent against four biting arthropods; Trigg, Hill (1996) (Ixodes ricinus) (only 10% of ticks fed with TickGuard Natural® vs. 65% of ticks fed without).