Effectiveness of Garlic as Mosquito Repellent and Tick Bite Prevention

This chapter explores the effectiveness of various remedies, including garlic and vitamin B complex supplements, in repelling biting insects. While garlic showed no significant mosquito repellent effects, it did reduce tick bites, making it potentially beneficial against tick-borne diseases. The chapter concludes by recommending permethrin or other tick-repellent treatments for preventing deer ticks and Lyme disease.