Ticks can cause diseases in non-human vertebrates and are ranked second to mosquitoes as a vector of human pathogens. DEET is the gold standard repellent but can be a potential risk to human health. The repellent activity of Chinese cinnamon oil against nymphal ticks was studied. The oil's components were identified using the Wiley Registry 7th Edition. Tests were conducted at varying oil concentrations and observations were made at increasing time intervals. Chinese cinnamon oil was found to have a strong repellent activity against ticks, comparable to that of DEET, offering a safer repellent alternative.

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