Can I use this on my dogs back? how does it work for ticks?
846164
Yes, I bought this mainly for my dogs. I spray it all over them but don't get it in their eyes. I don't know for sure but I suspect it will repel both fleas and ticks but this product is mainly for mosquitoes. Rose geranium oil is a good tick repellent.
757123
I have had good results using it mixed with almond oil. I've not had a tick on me when I remember to put it on me before going into our yard. We live beside woods and lots of animals come into our yard--turkeys by day and raccoons by night. Also, it smells wonderful. We live in Tennessee, about 30 miles south of Nashville, near Thompsons Station.
1496237
Yes! This is how it should work. If you did read my review it does not work! Ticks on my dogs from the start and fleas after about 2 month. Never again - waste of money! My dogs did not swim or get bathed. Collar was put on correctly and never removed.... just did not do what it claims to do!
1962552
I'll put it to you this way--I'm in WV and the ticks here are hearty little devils used to surviving pretty cold nights. I tired the Seresto on both of my dogs and went back to my previous anti-flea and tick med (Frontline Plus). Although one dog weights 35 lbs and the other weights 100 lbs, both had to use the large dog version. What made it even worse was that after having used the Seresto for 3 weeks and pulling embedded ticks off both my dogs every evening (ewww), I had to go a whole week with NO protection to let the Seresto wear off before I could apply the Frontline. I won't make that mistake again! I'll put it to you this way--I'm in WV and the ticks here are hearty little devils used to surviving pretty cold nights. I tired the Seresto on both of my dogs and went back to my previous anti-flea and tick med (Frontline Plus). Although one dog weights 35 lbs and the other weights 100 lbs, both had to use the large dog version. What made it even worse was that after having used the Seresto for 3 weeks and pulling embedded ticks off both my dogs every evening (ewww), I had to go a whole week with NO protection to let the Seresto wear off before I could apply the Frontline. I won't make... » Read More I'll put it to you this way--I'm in WV and the ticks here are hearty little devils used to surviving pretty cold nights. I tired the Seresto on both of my dogs and went back to my previous anti-flea and tick med (Frontline Plus). Although one dog weights 35 lbs and the other weights 100 lbs, both had to use the large dog version. What made it even worse was that after having used the Seresto for 3 weeks and pulling embedded ticks off both my dogs every evening (ewww), I had to go a whole week with NO protection to let the Seresto wear off before I could apply the Frontline. I won't make that mistake again! « Show Less
1384303
Yes, but if you see a tick on your dog it's better to remove it than wait for the collar to work. After putting the collar on the dog it takes 2 days to be effective.
1053605
A natural remedy list I belong to suggests that to repel ticks from dogs, use a drop of Rose Geranium (Petargonium capitatum x radens variety) behind each shoulder blade & a drop at the top of the base of the tail. Ticks operate mostly by sense of smell & their front legs detect smell, temperature, movement & carbon dioxide & this is how they know you are coming. They are not attracted to the scent of this essential oil. Go easy on this for dogs, as their sensitive noses can't handle anything too strong.
1453351
I can't confirm ticks but it seems to kill everything else real good, I use a 4 gallon pump up back pack sprayer and lay this stuff down thick, it seems to keep everything away for a few months. I would think this would work for ticks, its pretty strong and you can make it stronger if you want.
691114
We used this for fleas exclusively. We have an indoor cat and someone brought the fleas in. It worked wonderfully for the flea problem. Unfortunately I don't know how well it would work for ticks. I would imagine it would work great at killing existing ticks but not sure how long it would prevent new ticks. I think you can reapply every two weeks safely.
8155
Hi, no I don't think it kills ticks its just for fleas/Lice. I'm not sure if you can get one that kills fleas and ticks you may have to get two different ones , I hope this helps
645813
Because you need to follow the instructions, the dog need to be clean of fleas and flea eggs, which means you will need to ensure to treat the dog against fleas before, also I think that if the environment is too full of fleas it won't work either, my dog is medium size and so far it seems to be working, although, I do shampoo him (regular shampoo not against parasites) once a week, and this, maybe, also helps. As far as I understood this is against fleas and not ticks, I use a collar for ticks.
736593
If a tick gets on your dog while the collar is worn, the tick is supposed to be paralyzed, die and fall off. That's what we found initially but after a month it didn't work and I had to remove any ticks using a tool.
1242945
My understanding is that this for flea an tick only. I give my pups Heartgaurd for heartworms. I would touch base with your vet.
757124
I purchased this because we began having a tick invasion in the house, on the dog, etc. I was apprehensive about putting it ON the dog, but did place some around the house and on its collar. Never saw ticks inside again and saw less on the dog while we used it. I also put it on myself & daughter before we go out, and it did help in areas we usually pick up ticks on ourselves. I only found one tick crawling on my jeans last summer while using rose geranium, whereas the others I went out with were covered. A little goes a long way. Do realize that rose geranium oil, while effective, has some debate over estrogenic properties and probably would not recommend using it on males.
2101062
I leave it on my dog. I only remove it to give him a bath. Ticks seem to LOVE him, we live in a wooded area. I'm sure if you keep the packaging and put the collar back in it while not using I guess that would be ok. I recommend washing your hands thoroughly after touching it. My fingers always get a tingling sensation when I handle the collar. It does a fantastic job of keeping the ticks off of my Scottie, and well worth it!
2251631
Check out this site for some answers on how to get rid of ticks in your yard: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/id/epidemiology/ticks/ticks-in-yard.htmlContrary to the comment below, you can dust your pets with DE. The only reason you should avoid it is if you note that your particular pet is especially sensitive to it. You should also check for ticks and pull them out with tweezers. Check out this article for more tips: http://bethhaymond.hubpages.com/hub/use-natural-tick-repellent-on-your-dog
460689
Hmm,good question. I will admit its super terrific for fleas - best product on the market. I didn't notice any ticks last year though. Usually I find them dead on the floor, but last year I had none. So maybe it is good for ticks. I spray this around all my outdoor entrances, around windows, and its great for flies as well. Hope this helps.
1108965
I apply a drop to my dog (shoulder blade area and/or base of tail) each morning and a drop on the back of my neck at the hairline--DAILY, because we live in an area with high tick infestation. I purchased this bottle in early December and have about a quarter of the bottle left. Still NO ticks on either of us except the rare occasions I've forgotten to use it that day! Oh, my dog is a 65 pound Redtick Coonhound.