Removal · field guidance

Apple cider vinegar as a tick repellent

Apple cider vinegar, taken internally or sprayed on skin, has no demonstrated tick-repellent effect in controlled trials.

Steps

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DO NOT rely on apple cider vinegar, taken orally or applied topically, to keep ticks from biting.
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There is no published peer-reviewed evidence that ACV repels ticks. The strong smell does not equal protection; it just dissipates within minutes.
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DIY ACV sprays leave you unprotected the moment you stop smelling vinegary.
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Instead, use an EPA-registered repellent (DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus) on skin and treat clothing with permethrin.
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These products have repellency-time data on the label and have been tested against actual ticks.

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