Tick prevention

[Largo]

I've had great success this spring and summer using vinegar as a flea preventative, but was out walking yesterday shooting (camera) and got a couple of ticks on me. Thank goodness I didn't take the dogs.

What do you all use for tick prevention. They can get pretty bad around here and when the weather cools off the boys and I will be back in the woods. Should I just go back to frontline then? Thanks

 

[Newfs Forever]

I use the Springtime "Bug Off", and a black walnut tincture in their food. I apply a combo of almond oil and rose geranium to their bodies. And when I remember I try to spritz them with "Cloud 9" before they go out.

 

[Leslie]

We've had really good luck with Ark Naturals Neem spray (I think they changed the name though but it's still the same thing). I use it myself for mosquitos in the garden and for ticks. It's not waterproof so you do reapply often.

 

[Largo]

Thank you guys, I will give these things a try.

 

[Newfs Forever]

Largo,

I forgot to answer the rest of your questions. As far as I am concerned I will not use chemicals on them. They haven't had Frontline, Advantix, etal for years.

I guess that a lot has to do with their exposure. My guys aren't really exposed.

But, this is MOPO or just MHO

HTH,