-mi-chael3 wrote:

Anyway, what do you people prefer to eradicate
ticks.

If what you're looking for is something that is guaranteed to work, get
a Preventic collar. The active ingredients are Pyriproxyfen and
Amitraz, in case you want to do a little research into it. This stuff
is toxic if ingested, so don't leave the collar on your dogs when they
are roughhousing/playing with each other. I believe that it is most
effective if left continuously on the dog, but may provide adequate
protection if used in the manner you described previously. Our vet
recommended that it be used in conjunction with Frontline (in the manner
you've described) after Khan contracted Lyme disease. I've opted to not
go that route yet, instead choosing to hand-inspect the dogs after we're
done with the outings for the day.

I can't remember if you have cats, but it is toxic to them, so you might
want to check with a vet to make sure it is safe for use on your dogs if
you have cats in the house.

Suja