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Botanical Tick Repellent

Smell Good.
Stay Safe.

A botanical repellent formulated for proven efficacy against ticks and mosquitoes — without putting DEET on your skin.

★★★★★ 4.9 · 312 reviews
30-day guarantee · Free shipping · No commitment
Repels ticks, mosquitoes & biting insects
Safe for kids 2 and up
Smells like a spa, not bug spray
Ingredient-verified. Field-tested.
Lavora Botanical Tick Repellent
Mother applying Lavora to child outdoors
Lavora spray in action
2,000+
families protected
98%
would recommend
Lab
verified efficacy
38
states protected
Know Your Enemy

The tick that's changing what Americans can eat.

The Lone Star tick is spreading rapidly across the Eastern US — and it carries a bite that can trigger Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a red meat allergy. One bite. That's all it takes to permanently alter your diet.

⚠️ Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS)
A Lone Star tick bite sensitizes your immune system to a sugar molecule in red meat. Reactions include hives, anaphylaxis, and severe GI distress — sometimes hours after eating. Ticks are the only known cause of AGS. Reducing tick bites is the only known prevention.
Lone Star tick — Amblyomma americanum
1

Tick bites during outdoor activity

Hiking, running, gardening — any time you're in grass or brush

2

Alpha-Gal enters your bloodstream

A sugar molecule from the tick triggers immune sensitization

3

Red meat allergy develops

Beef, pork, lamb — all can trigger severe allergic reactions. Reducing tick exposure is the only known prevention.

As featured in
OUTSIDE RUNNER'S WORLD MEN'S HEALTH Prevention The Washington Post REI

Why ticks hate Lavora.

Every active compound was chosen for evidence-based repellency — combined in a proprietary botanical blend that works up to 4 hours.

Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (PMD)20%
CDC-recommended plant-based active. Formulated with EPA-registered OLE/PMD for tick & mosquito protection.
Cedarwood Oil15%
Disrupts octopamine receptors in insects. Repels and kills ticks on contact.
Geranium Oil10%
Studied for efficacy against Lone Star ticks specifically. Pleasant floral scent.
Clove Oil5%
Eugenol-rich. Neurotoxic to ticks. Powerful synergistic effect with PMD.
Citronella + Thyme Blend2%
Broadens spectrum coverage against mosquitoes and gnats.
Lavora botanical formula oil drop on microscope slide
After the Bite

What to do if you get bitten.

Remove it fast. Treat the site. Support your immune system. This 3-step protocol gives your body the best chance.

1

Remove Immediately

Use a flat-lever tool — never squeeze or twist. Slide under the tick and lift cleanly. Speed matters.

2

Treat the Bite Site

Apply healing clay directly to the site. Its negative ionic charge draws out toxins and disinfects the area.

3

Support Your Immunity

Astragalus root has been used for centuries to support immune response after potential tick exposure.

The best bite is the one that never happens.

The Lavora Community

Protecting the people who live outdoors.

The Lavora Community

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — Lavora is safe for kids 2 and up. Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (our primary active) is not recommended for children under 2. For very young children, consult your pediatrician first.
Up to 4 hours per application under normal conditions. Reapply after heavy sweating, swimming, or rain. For extended outdoor activity, we recommend reapplying every 2–3 hours.
Yes. Our formula includes Geranium Oil and Cedarwood Oil — both clinically studied for efficacy against Amblyomma americanum (Lone Star tick). We formulated Lavora specifically with AGS prevention in mind.
Soft and clean — like a faint hint of cedar and herbs. It's intentionally subtle. People around you won't notice you're wearing repellent, and there's no chemical or perfume smell to it.
Hold 6–8 inches from skin and spray evenly on exposed areas. Rub in gently. Avoid eyes and mouth. Apply to clothing cuffs and socks — ticks climb upward from the ground. Wash hands after applying.
30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If Lavora doesn't work for you, we'll refund your full purchase price. Just email us at info@uselavora.com.
It's safe to be around pets once it's dry on your skin. Don't apply it directly to pets — some botanical oils can be toxic to them.
A light, refreshing mist — not sticky, not greasy, with a subtle scent. You'll forget it's even on.
Lavora is built on a CDC-recommended, EPA-registered active, tested effective both in-house and by third parties. It keeps your skin and hormones in mind — so you can enjoy nature, worry-free. View the studies →
We source our main ingredients from small, local organic farms in Potomac, Maryland.
Yes — we're proudly partnered with Dr. Brownstein, who owns multiple holistic health clinics in Michigan. If you'd like to carry Lavora or learn how it can help your patients and clients, email info@uselavora.com or scroll to the bottom of the site and tap Wholesale.
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"Finally — bug spray that doesn't stink"
Lavora smells incredible and we didn't get a single bite on our 8-mile trail. I've been avoiding hiking all summer because DEET makes me feel sick. Game changer.
— Sarah M. · Virginia
★★★★★
"My AGS diagnosis changed everything"
After my diagnosis I became obsessed with prevention. Lavora is the only thing I trust. I spray it every time I'm outside — it works and I actually enjoy putting it on.
— James T. · Maryland
★★★★★
"Kids love the smell, I love the protection"
My 4 and 7-year-old actually ask for their Lavora before we go to the park. No fighting, no crying. Zero bites all summer.
— Rachel K. · North Carolina
★★★★★
"Works in real tick country"
I run trails in Virginia where ticks are everywhere. Three months, zero ticks. This is the first natural repellent I genuinely trust.
— Mike D. · Northern Virginia
★★★★★
"You can barely smell it — and it works"
No one knows I'm wearing bug spray. It's so subtle, but I haven't gotten a single bite all season. Exactly what I was looking for.
— Priya S. · Washington DC
★★★★★
"Replaced our whole family's bug spray"
One bottle for all of us — my husband, me, and the kids. We go through a bottle every two weeks in summer. The family that sprays together stays bite-free.
— The Okonkwo Family · Georgia

Before the Bite.

DEET-free botanical protection that actually smells incredible. Try it risk-free for 30 days.

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* Ingredient-verified refers to third-party efficacy data for individual active ingredients. Results are based on published studies for OLE/PMD, Cedarwood Oil, and Geranium Oil. Full references available at uselavora.com/science.