Susan Mené wrote:
Samantha Lewis wrote:Hello Susan!
I use essential oils to keep ticks off. For me and my kids, I put them on my ankles, wrists, neck and midriff. I keep my pants tucked into my socks and shirt tucked in. I will also put the essential oils on the outside of my clothes.
For cats and dogs I put essential oils around their neck, belly and down their legs to their paws.
Neem oil is another great one for pets.
In addition, if you can have chickens hunt the area for you that will greatly reduce the population.
With the essential oils and the chickens we don't have any tick problems around the house. If we go out in the woods though, I am careful to tick check everybody and wash all clothes and shower when we come home.
Thanks! Which essential oils do you use?
Anthony Marc wrote:Hi all,
I've been trying to make lacto pickles at 4.5% salt to 1L brine, and at the 2 week mark I feel as through they're still very mild and raw tasting. I know that I can let them ferment longer, but I'm just wondering, if I wanted them to be ready (very sharp & sour) in 2 weeks, would I have to increase or decrease the salt? How much salt would be ideal?
I'd like a 2 week ferment to taste like a 3 week ferment @ 4.5%.
Thanks in advance.