Gardeners recommend: this fragrant plant helps keep ticks out of your garden

Rising tick populations are prompting gardeners to seek natural solutions. Scientists have discovered that one humble fragrant plant contains compounds that act as a natural repellent to ticks.

Ticks have become a serious concern for many Estonian garden owners, particularly during the summer months when their numbers are at their highest. Increasingly, natural ways to keep these parasites away from home gardens are being sought, without resorting to strong chemical treatments.

In recent years, scientists have focused attention on one unassuming fragrant plant whose natural compounds work as a tick repellent. Experienced gardeners recommend planting this herb precisely in those areas where people and pets spend the most time in the garden.

Using fragrant plants to repel pests is an old folk wisdom that is finding growing scientific support. Natural repellents are becoming an increasingly popular alternative, as they do not harm the environment and are safe for children and animals.

Gardeners emphasise that planting fragrant herbs does not completely replace other tick control measures, but can significantly reduce the number of ticks in the garden. It is advisable to combine several natural solutions and also maintain regular lawn mowing and removal of garden waste.