May 13, 2025

Tick Talk to Be Bug-Free (183) - Daily MINI-CAST with Kim & Jill

7 minutes

In this episode, our hosts dive into the creepy-crawly world of spring bugs, focusing on wood ticks. They share personal anecdotes and practical tips for safely removing ticks and preventing bites using natural methods.

Key Points:

Personal Experiences with Ticks:

Kim shares a nighttime scare involving her husband waking up to a spider.

Both hosts note an increase in wood tick sightings compared to previous years.

Safe Tick Removal Techniques:

Use a credit card to gently remove ticks without leaving parts behind.

Employ oils such as coconut or olive oil to suffocate ticks, encouraging them to detach naturally.

Natural Repellents:

Essential oils like citronella can act as effective barriers against ticks.

Experimentation showed that purification oil deterred tick movement within set boundaries.

Importance of Skin Safety:

Reminder that skin is the body's largest organ; choose high-quality oils for application.

Acknowledgment of situations where stronger chemical repellents may be necessary due to extreme bug activity (e.g., Boundary Waters).

Educational Insights:

Emphasizing awareness about what you apply on your skin since it absorbs substances directly into the body.

The episode wraps up with a light-hearted acknowledgment of how discussing bugs can make one feel squirmy but highlights the importance of being informed about dealing with these pesky intruders during buggy springtime in Minnesota.

Stay tuned for more insightful discussions! Until next time!

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