Back on Episode 20, we had the pleasure of chatting with Jennifer and LJ, the founds and owners of 3 Moms Organics, which carries a natural, organic, DEET-free tick and insect repellent, that is EPA compliant, and is registered in all 50 States. We had so many more questions following that episode that we just had to have them back!! 
 
Episode 20, Tick Safety: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-20-tick-safety-with-3-moms-organics/id1548759798?i=1000525534832 
 
Jenn’s daughter was recently bit by a tick. She came home and felt an itch, Jenn looked and saw the tick. She stayed calm. Got the needle-nose tweezers. Removed the tick straight out (do not twist). Washed the area. Put the tick in a plastic bag, wrote the date on it, and taped it to the cabinet. Then they waited for symptoms/signs, because you don’t want to test every tick. She found her daughter had symptoms 2 weeks later, so they sent the tick in for testing, and got an antibiotic from the doctor in the meantime.  
 
If you have a concern and are showing symptoms, ask for tick-borne panel testing, as it tests for more than just Lyme disease.  
 
Where Ticks Can Be Found: 
Long and short grass 
Beach sand 
Sidewalk 

They have 8 legs, so they hang out and “quest” and then cling onto you. Spring brings a higher chance of tick encounters. 
 
Steps Before/During Adventuring: 
Spray TickWise on you and your equipment (lasts for 90 minutes) 
Wear long, light-coloured socks and tuck your pants into socks 
Cover up with light-coloured clothing 
Use Permethrin on shoes (not on skin!!) 
Reapply TickWise every 90 minutes 

 
Steps After Adventuring: 
Use a lint roller on clothing to catch any ticks 
Remove cloths, put in dryer for 1 hour on high heat 
Check body for ticks; Shower 
Don’t scratch without looking 

 
If You Find a Tick: 
Use needle nose tweezers to pull it straight out, slowly 
Clean area 
Put tick in plastic bag with date 
Watch for symptoms 
If you find it in your house, not on you, burn it 

 
TickWise Spray: 
Organic and natural, so no harm having directly on you regularly 
3 Moms Organics is all about tick education! 
TickWise can last for 3 years, if not in direct sunlight 
Replace bottle more often if in direct sunlight  
Can also deter many other bugs, including mosquitos 
Can work in hair as detangler, and to keep lice away  
“Tick Kit” coming soon! 

 
Signs of a Tick-Borne Illness: 
Fever 
Stomach issues 
Joints hurting (usually travelling joint pain) 
Lethargic 
Dark circles under eyes 
Night sweats 
Meat allergy (4-8 hours after eating) 
Anything out of the ordinary for you! 

Lyme disease symptoms will show up instantly, but many other tick-borne diseases don’t show up as quickly. 
 
Follow 3 Moms Organics: 
@3momsorganics 
Youtube, Facebook, IG 
3momsorganics.com 
 
Recommendations: 
Book: Glow Kids by Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D. 
Podcast – Imagined Life  
 
Use Code: KWE2022 for 15% off TickWise now until May 14, 2022 
 
Check out KWE’s #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities:
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Today’s Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore
Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music