Palmerosa, a cousin of Rose Geranium, is also effective. I put just a drop or twoâno moreâof pure essential oil of rose geranium on each dogâs cloth collar every week, and it really. keeps the ticks away. Check with your vet before using essential oils on cats. Iâd still check the pets daily for ticks.
Apples are a different story. Thanks to entrepreneurial growers and a generous helping of luck, most grocery stores have a full 11 varieties in rotation (Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, McIntosh, Rome Beauty, Fuji, Jonathan, York, Gala, Idared, and Yellow Newton).
âMost apples are good for a little bit of everything and have multiple purposes, which is good,â offers Wendy Brannen, spokeswoman for the U.S. Apple Association. âThe great thing about apples is that we do have such variety. Thereâs an apple or a combination of apples for any purpose. Pies, sauces, ciders, or eating fresh â there are so many different options.â Brannen breaks down apples into taste profiles: tart, tangy, sweet, and sweet-tart.