06/05/2026
It's flea and tick season again, which means my inbox is full of questions that should have been asked in March. 😅
A few reminders:
• Hartz products still concern me.
• Seresto collars aren't as risk-free as many people think.
• Puppies under 6 months deserve extra consideration.
• One flea on the dog rarely means one flea in the house.
• If you're already seeing fleas, it's time to act — not debate.
• Fresh food, garlic, gut health, and immune balance matter more than most people realize.
• No, garlic is not the villain the internet claims it is.
• Yes, there are natural options beyond "chemical everything" or "do nothing."
I also cover:
✔️ Essential oils
✔️ Kin + Kind and 4-Legger
✔️ Ultrasonic tags
✔️ Capstar for severe infestations
✔️ Dawn baths (when appropriate)
✔️ Epsom salt soaks, chamomile tea, and green tea for itchy skin
✔️ Beneficial nematodes, DE, Wondercide, and Cedarcide for the yard
Most importantly...
Reading about flea prevention doesn't prevent fleas.
Taking action does.
I put together a complete guide with my summer flea and tick strategy, what I avoid, what I use, and why I keep talking about nutrition when everyone else is talking about bugs.
👇 Read the full article here:
https://open.substack.com/pub/welloiledk9/p/fleas-ticks-and-summer-panic?r=5qjl7r&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Then come find me in Chat and tell me what you're using this summer.
You'll also find a lot of information and resources on my website about prevention, product options, what to do if you find a tick, and tickborne illness considerations.