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Donkeys may provide natural tick repellents

Donkeys may provide natural tick repellents

Update: 2025-11-18
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Researchers have discovered that donkeys naturally secrete a chemical, (E)-oct-2-enal, which effectively repels blacklegged ticks. This natural repellent shows promise as a safer and more sustainable alternative to traditional tick control methods like DEET, potentially offering protection for humans and animals and opening avenues for a new generation of eco-friendly pest control strategies.

Read the full article at https://www.paperleap.com/blog/articles/donkeys-hold-the-key-to-natural-tick-repellents-0cccu4
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Donkeys may provide natural tick repellents

Donkeys may provide natural tick repellents

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