So, I went yesterday to cut some hazel shots and dogwood,for arrow shafts,and when came home had to remove two ticks.After many years of removing them and some commercial products last year I made repellent of lard and garlic,rubbed it in,and it worked until I came home,and my wife pointed to bathroom.Later she swore that she could smell it for days.I think she exaggerated .But today I told her that winter was warm,and there`s lot of tick out there,and should I my make my ointment.˝Of course you should,and you might as well sleep in tool shed˝.So do you people know any recipies for home made tick repellent or should I go commercial line?