Nova Scotia mother turns kitchen experiment into tick repellent
A Nova Scotia mother developed a natural, essential oil-based tick repellent after her sons suffered from tick-borne illnesses. The product, created with the help of a university biochemist, has since grown from a kitchen experiment into a commercially available, Health Canada-approved spray.
Why it matters
This highlights the intersection of personal health advocacy, scientific research, and small-business entrepreneurship in addressing growing environmental health risks like Lyme disease.
BLOCKHOUSE, N.S. - Rural and wooded areas like Blockhouse, N.S., are known for having a lot of ticks.
The article is a human-interest story focused on local innovation and health safety.
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