08/06/2023
🌿 TICK BEHAVIOUR & MAINTAINING COLLARS
INSTRUCTIONS for EM collars
• Collars must be work 24/7 to build up effectiveness of EM® pipes. This can take from 2-4 weeks.
• Wash collars weekly or bi-weekly. Soak collar in a bowl of warm water for an hour. Clean pipes under warm running water, turning pipes to remove any debris or dirt. Place in a warm sunny spot to dry.
• NO contact with soap or chemicals ie pools/hot tubs, showers/dish water. If you are using bug spray or sunscreen, do not allow contact with collars/bracelets. This will compromise their efficacy.
An EM™ Tick Collar can be as effective as any tick repellent found on the market. However, there is no 100% guarantee EM collars nor any other tick product will keep ticks off of our fur babies! Avoid walking in known tick areas and check after each walk for ticks. With the explosion of ticks this year, we recommend vigilance & checking your pet daily.
🌿 UNDERSTANDING TICK BEHAVIOUR
Ticks are wily opportunists with the singleminded goal of finding a host to feed on. Ticks are attracted to animals breath, body odours, body heat, and vibrations. They lay in wait, resting on the tips of grass & shrubs in a position known as “questing”. They hold onto leaves and grass with their 3rd and 4th pair of legs with the first pair outstretched waiting for a host to climb onboard. When a host brushes the spot, they quickly climb on board. Ticks work together, linking legs to form a chain. If one tick grabs a host, the rest are along for the ride.
Questing locations are determined primarily by detecting carbon dioxide. You do not need to venture into the woods to be at risk. Brushing past one blade of grass at the edge of a path can doom you. They quest at any time, temperature or weather condition so take precautions and perform thorough tick checks. Place clothing worn after a walk or hiking in the dryer, highest temperature for 10 minutes.
