another question to be answered please.
As we are now in " sheep roam free" zones what are the best tick collars etc
Always a discussion for debate this as there are lots of options but all have pro's and cons so there's never an easy answer. We had a scalibor collar last year which seemed to work ok but I've decided to try coconut oil now as a healthier alternative however its early days yet, so can't draw any conclusions as to its effectiveness. I found a couple of dead ticks still hanging on last year, which although its good to know the collar works, the fact that the body's containing enough poison to actually kill them as soon as they bite, does make me a bit uneasy. On the other hand, the risk of disease can't be ignored either. They're a pain in the bum and although I know that theoretically ever creature has its role in natures big cycle, I've never yet figures out where ticks come in!!
Hope Gemma's ok - I'd agree with Mari, - clean, disinfect and just keep a close eye out! X