In Florida I have no choice. It's H/W, fleas all year. The past 3-4 months have also been bad for ticks. I've pulled several off the younger ones, even two piggy backing on each other

. Had to resort to having the yard and the plants chem'd but they pick em up on our walks.
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Zack, Zeke, Zoey, Zipp RIP 6/28/12