[nagdu] flea and tick preventative

[Steve Johnson]

Julie,

That really makes sense as Cedar is a natural repellant for bugs and other
insects.  I love the smell too, but do have one question for you.  Is it
sticky at all?  The last time I used a cedar type spray was for some of my
furniture and it reminded me of the good old days of primary school and it
smelled like a #2 pencil...let me know if this is accurate from your
olfactory perspective/smile!

Thanks, Steve


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Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 12:41 PM
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Subject: [nagdu] flea and tick preventative

I mentioned in a previous message that I am trying
http://www.cedarcidestore.com/cedarproducts.html
for flea and tick prevention this bug season.

I've been using it now for a few weeks and wanted to share my thoughts.  
First, I love the smell of this stuff.  I have never in my life enjoyed
sniffing my dogs after applying any sort of bug toxin.  It smells like
cedar, because it's made from cedar. *smile*  For the first half hour or so
it is strong.  I don't mind it, but my husband does.  I either apply it when
he's not home or leave the dogs outside for a bit.

It comes in a spray bottle.  I ordered the quart size and got a free smaller
bottle.  The smaller bottle will be perfect for tossing in my purse or
suitcase.  Including shipping it was around $45, if I'm remembering
correctly.  I have two dogs 75 and 90 pounds and I'm expecting that this
bottle will last the entire bug season.

It is recommended to be applied once a week.  additional applications are
okay if you're going into a particularly bug infested area.  

I sprayed it on the dogs last weekend.  thursday it rained buckets, Monty
and I got soaked on the way home from work.  My husband and I went out to
the farm pond and garden last night.  Monty went along.  I didn't think
about bug spray yesterday because spraying once a week is new to me and it
is early in the bug season.  Anyway this area of our farm is very, very full
of wildlife of all sorts.  I allow Monty to run free there.  He was in all
sorts of grasses, brush, plumb thickets and even waded into the pond for a
bit.  I checked him last night and again this morning for good measure.
There were no ticks on Monty.  My husband did bring one home though. *smile*

I'm not going to say that last night is enough proof to conclusively say
that this stuff works, but I am pleased so far with the results.

Julie
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