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Tickshield Insect Protection From Harvest Mites, Fleas & Ticks For Large Dogs 250ml

tickshield250ml
£ 13.95 each

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Tickshield - longest-lasting Cedar formula          Tickshield is an all-natural, non-toxic extra strength insecticide made in the USA. Tickshield is a versatile cedar-based solution that is fast and effective on everything from general insect control to major infestations. It is an ideal choice for runners, hikers, campers, and others who are outdoors people.
Tickshield dries quickly and will not stain. It’s safe for people of all ages and larger animals. Tickshield kills on contact and repels fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, bed bugs, mites, ants, chiggers, flies, moths, and more.
Made with 100% natural ingredients 20% Cedar Oil 80 silica oil

Tick Facts:  - Ticks are parasitic organisms that feed on the blood of their host. Although commonly thought to be an insect, ticks are actually arachnids, which means they are more like spiders. The most common kind of ticks is the deer tick (also called blacklegged tick), the lone star tick and the dog tick.

- Ticks can be active in temperatures above 45 degrees.

- Pets and people can contract multiple diseases from a single bite.

- Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Ehrlichia are all contracted by tick bites.
Dogs are more likely to pick up ticks than cats.

NOTE - Dogs must weigh  20 lbs +  to use the extra strength Tickshield formula.

 

  • Tickshield Extra Strength Insect Protection for People + large Pets who are 20 Pounds (lbs) or 9.072 Kilograms (kg)in weight.

    Can be used around the home, camping and patio areas.

    Tickshield is an all natural, non-toxic extra strength insecticide made in the USA. Tickshield is a versatile cedar-based solution that is fast and effective on everything from general insect control to major infestations. Tickshield is our strongest and longest-lasting formula, making it an ideal choice for runnners, hikers, campers and other outdoors people. Tickshield dries quickly and will not stain. It’s safe for people of all ages and larger animals over 20lb+ in weight. Tickshield kills on contact and repels fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, bed bugs, mites, ants, chiggers, flies, moths and more.

    Made from 100% natural ingredients

    Eco-friendly

    Safe for children and large pets - caution - Do not use on or around birds or Bees or their hives.

    Kills insects in all stages of life -egg to adult

    Ready-to-use

    Fresh cedar aroma of the Cedar Tree

    Non-staining and skin safe giving hours of protection

    Both lab and real world tested

    Exercise caution of use around plants, birds, reptiles, amphibians and other small animals.

    Prevention is the only fool proof method of avoiding ticks. Before and after you and your pet engage in outdoor activities during tick season, it is advisable to apply a non-toxic insecticide and repellent to both yourself and your furry friend.

    It’s also good idea to treat your outside areas of garden or yard Yard Guard,

    Use Yard Guard against garden fleas and ticks during the warmer months of the year on patios and areas people sit out odf doors to repell insects.

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  • Other Information

    TickSheild products are not designed for small pets or cats, so we advise against using them on such animals. Cedarwood oil, the core ingredient in most of our products, can be harmful to birds and reptiles and all small animals under 20+lbs in weight, so please do not use Cedarcide products for this application.

    Caution with cats *Due to their unique grooming habits, in rare cases we’ve found that some cats are sensitive to the stronger cedar scent of Tickshield. Because of this, we recommend consider using Cedarcide Original and never use Tickshield when applying a solution directly to your cat.

    How Are Ticksheild and Cedarcide Different?

    Tickshield is simply an extra strength version of Cedarcide Original insecticide & repellent.

    Who Should Buy Cedarcide Original?

    Those looking for general indoor insect control, and those in need of an everyday biting insect spray for either themselves or their pets.

    Who Should Buy Tickshield?

    Those who require extra strength insect protection—think hikers, campers, fishermen, and other outdoors-man. Tickshield is also an ideal insect repellent for larger pets, such as large dogs (20+lb in weight.) and horses.

    Fascinating Flea and Tick Facts

    Fleas and ticks are horrible, annoying pests. They're hard to get rid of, hard to live with, and just downright weird. Think about: They suck your blood, so they're basically vampires, and when you look at them under a microscope, they look like aliens or some kind of twisted mutants. Turns out, the more research you do, the stranger they get. From amazing super powers to disgusting lifestyle habits, here's 8 fascinating flea and tick facts you might not know.

    Ticks Use Glue to Stick to You

    Ever wonder why ticks are so good at sticking to their hosts? The answer is glue, or something very much like it. When a tick climbs onto a host to feed, their mouth secretes a liquid-concrete-like material called cementum. This same material helps the tick create a barbed feeding tube, making them even harder to remove. A tick’s saliva also contains a numbing agent with anti-inflammatory properties, which allows the parasite to feed unnoticed.

    Fleas and Ticks Use Your Pet Like a Toilet

    Fleas and ticks create a lot of waste when they eat. And because they feed on your pet's body, guess where all that feces goes? You guessed it: Your pet. All those tiny black dots you see in your dog’s coat right around the bite site, yeah...that’s poop. Fleas produce tons of feces for their size, so much so that it’s actually the flea larvae’s primary source of food. Tick poop, while equally gross, is far more dangerous, as it can contain bacteria that spread Lyme disease.

    They Can Go Months Without Eating

    One of the reasons fleas and ticks are so hard to control is because they've evolved to be extremely durable organisms. One feature of this durability is that both parasites can survive extended periods without food. Fleas are known to go up to 100 days between blood meals (flea pupae up to a year), whereas ticks are said to be capable of going several years without feeding.

    These Parasites Carry Their Own Parasites

    When fleas infest your pet’s fur, they’re bringing some nasty friends along with them. Did you know a single flea can carry upwards of 150 parasitic mites? These mites transmit everything from tapeworms and bacteria to diseases such as typhus and cat scratch fever.

    Fleas Are Superhero-Quality Jumpers

    We all know fleas are talented jumpers, but this is ridiculous. Not only can fleas jump over 110 times their body length (which is like a human jumping over a skyscraper), but they can jump over 30,000 times without stopping for a rest—which is just insane! Craziest of all, when a flea jumps, it accelerates 20 times faster than the launch of a space shuttle!

    Fleas Can Lay up to 50 Eggs a Day

    While 20 is more the average, it’s not uncommon for a flea to lay 50 eggs in a single day. Just think: If a female lays 50 eggs in one day, and half those eggs are females, you could be facing over 20,000 fleas in as little as 60 days. In other words, a flea infestation can get out of hand in no time.

    Fleas Can Cause Anemia

    In severe cases, a flea infestation can drain so much blood from a host that anemia can occur. This happens almost exclusively in young animals, and is quite uncommon. In rare cases, blood transfusions are necessary.

    Tick Bites Can Turn You Into a Vegetarian

    Well, sort of. In some cases, a bite from a lone star tick can trigger an allergy to red meat in both dogs and humans. Severe Itching, hives and a potentially fatal anaphylactic reaction can occur in individuals suffering from this peculiar side effect. Worst of all, no one really knows how long this tick-caused allergic reaction may last.

    How Cedarwood Oil Kills Bugs

    In case our name didn’t give it away, cedarwood oil is the driving force behind our pest control products here at Cedarcide. So naturally, the obvious question is: How does it work? How does cedarwood oil (aka cedar oil) kill bugs? While the answer can get a bit technical, there are 6 basic ways cedarwood oil works to kill and repel pests like fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, ants, mites and more. Here’s a simple outline of each one.

    Dyhadration

    Most bugs are extremely sensitive to moisture loss, which is bad news for bugs that come into contact with cedarwood oil. Cedarwood oil is extremely effective at leaching moisture from insects and other bugs, leaving them dried out and eventually dead.

    It Disrupts Their Pheromones

    Pheromones are chemicals that many bugs use for navigation, mating, searching for food, as well as to regulate bodily functions. Cedarwood oil disrupts these pheromones which not only disorients the insects but interferes with their fundamental bodily processes like breathing. The disorientation helps repel insects and other bugs, the interference with their bodily mechanisms kills them.

    It Dissolves Them

    Insects in earlier life stages—eggs, larvae, pupae—are extremely vulnerable, so vulnerable in fact that cedarwood oil can dissolve them on contact. In adult insects, arachnids and other bugs, cedarwood oil helps dissolve their exoskeleton. This allows the essential oil to penetrate their shell, hastening the oil’s pest control effects.

    Emulsification

    Emulsification, or the breakdown of fat particles, is another way that cedarwood oil works to control bugs. Like many organisms, bugs require fat to live. By helping disintegrate this fat into smaller, more fluid parts, cedarwood oil attacks bugs from the inside out.

    Suffocation

    As mentioned above, cedarwood oil can interfere with bugs' capacity to breathe. Unlike mammals, bugs breathe through openings located on the surface of their bodies. When faced with the lethal effects of cedarwood oil, bugs attempt to limit their exposure by closing these openings, which prevents them from breathing. In other words, the bugs suffocate themselves.

    It Messes With Their Body Chemistry

    Like most every living thing, bugs must maintain a specific chemical balance to stay alive. Any drastic changes in this balance can have deadly results. Cedarwood oil neutralizes the acidity within bugs’ bodies, effectively throwing this balance out of whack. As a result they cannot properly function, and shortly die.

  • Ingredients

    Cedar Oil 20% and hydrated Silica 80%.

  • Tickshield is our strongest formula, making it an ideal choice for hikers, campers and other outdoorsman. Tickshield should not be used on children, cats or other small pets under 20+ lbs.

    Made from Natural cedarwood

    Handcrafted in small batches

    Ideal for hikers, campers, and animals over 20+ lbs

    Controls insects in all stages of life, including fleas, ticks, ants, mosquitoes and mites

    Ready-to-use

    Use daily, weekly or as needed

    Fresh cedar scent Usage:

    Spray a light mist of Tickshield on outer clothing or externally on the skin and hair as often as you feel necessary for the time you are doing your activity out of doors.

    AVOID THE EYES

    Always spray to check a small area of fabric in a concealed area before spraying the whole item.

    Tickshied can be used indoors along skirting boards, under furniture and other areas that insects hide away. This product is flammable keep away from naked flames and gas central heating igniction flames.

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