I can honestly say i have never had a tick problem like you guys describe. My dog has had em' and I have a had a few crawling on me butt never been hit like you guys. You would think they would be all over, is there a certain type of cover they like or grasses etc.? I have seen in droves on deer when gutting, never been bit....what is it w/ ticks?? Maybe it's all the garlic I put in foods????, I know it doesn't cure flatulence like on another topic here..........but maybe it has an effect on them bugs???