Tick Preventative recipe

1 part powdered rosemary
1 part powdered rue
1 part powdered wormwood

Mix herbs in a shaker top jar to combine. Store in a dark, cool place. Before your animals goes into a tick-infested area, groom its coat, removing loose hair and mats. Dust the coat with this powder, working it in thoroughly with your fingers, concentrating on the neck, back, and legs, and underneath the tail and ear flaps. After the outing, remove any ticks which may have attached themselves. DO NOT USE THIS POWDER AS CONTINUOUS PREVENTION. AVOID GETTING INTO PET'S EYES OR NOSE.