Study summary
Efficacy of 1% geraniol (Fulltec) as a tick repellent
Khallaayoune K, Biron JM, Chaoui A, Duvallet G
- Study type
- Field Trial
- Year
- 2009
- Published in
- Parasite 16(3):223–226
- Evidence strength
- Limited evidence
Summary
Field trial of a 1% geraniol spray applied to cattle on two farms near Rabat, Morocco, measuring tick burden over three weeks.
Key findings
Reduced mean ticks per animal by 98.4%, 97.3%, and 91.3% at days 7, 14, and 21 — durable field activity against Hyalomma ticks.
Limitations
Veterinary / area-application context on cattle, not human-skin complete-protection-time; low concentration.