This is a bit of a deviation from a survivor's story to one of keeping you and your family safer from ticks. Ed Chodowski is someone who had been following my journey for years on social media and I am very grateful for his support and his company, Eco-Tick Solutions. Ed lives in Canada (yes there are ticks in Canada) and was sitting in his backyard a few years ago and was getting chewed alive by mosquitoes. He remembered the spray his mother would make when he was young that kept the biting insects away. She used a combination of things but primarily garlic. Ed revived the recipe and began treating peoples' yard to keep them from being bitten. In the process, Ed realized how well this spray is at keeping ticks away as well. 

Ed has successfully treated thousands of homes and businesses now including some municipalities in Canada and the military. He is now franchising in the US with great success. His product is safe for people and the environment and does not leave a garlic scent linger after application. But it does linger to prevent ticks and mosquitoes. It does need to be reapplied just as chemical versions do on about the same application cycle. For more info, check out www.eco-ticksolutions.ca.

Ed's story makes me think of the famous quote from Mahatma Gandhi: "Be the change you want to see". Ed was not impressed with the chemical options available and decided he could do better. Take a listen as he shares the trials and tribulations of starting this company and what has led him to great success. If you find this episode useful, please like and subscribe. Sharing is even more awesome as I know there are people needing to hear this. Thanks for supporting me and helping to share that there are better solutions available to keep you safer.