Researchers have discovered that donkeys naturally secrete a chemical, (E)-oct-2-enal, which effectively repels blacklegged ticks. This natural repellent shows promise as a safer and more sustainable alternative to traditional tick control methods like DEET, potentially offering protection for humans and animals and opening avenues for a new generation of eco-friendly pest control strategies.

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