Flea & Tick Medication Information
We use flea and tick medication only in case of exposure and risk. In most cities and suburbs you don’t have to use them all year round, or even regularly if your exposure is limited. If you live in Florida, you may want to use it monthly all year. Use prevention if tick-borne diseases are prevalent in your area. In Chicago, we don’t really have them, but Lyme, Ehrlichia, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever are the most common tick-borne diseases found in states near Illinois. Essential oils can be more effective than pesticides as the fleas and ticks do not develop resistance.