I use pure neem oil (2 drops) and tea tree oil (l drop) in an organic coconut moisturizer/ conditioner and let it work into the skin a bit & then rinse, rinse, rinse. When I am OUTSIDE w/mosquitos I use badger balm (look it up on the web) on the back hair line & an organic collar against mosquitos. My pup sleeps under mosquito netting as we have Kalazar here (kills dogs). I also put a few drops of neem oil in the fountain outside on my balcony & it kills ALL larva. There are at least, at least, 21 cats next door :smilie_tischkante

we have one & I use frontline on her) and Kitzi does not get fleas & has not had a tick---he is walked EVERY day. So far we have been diligent & blessed! :thumbsup:
We don't have heartworms in Athens yet---only in northern Greece (along w/west nile) so I don't use anything against heartworms. We are required BY LAW to test each year for Kalazar & tick borne disease.

olice: I will do this test for the first time in Jan.
Most medications can last for 45 days but be sure & not go longer than that! It is a good idea to mark your calendar. Life happens.:yes::yes:
Good luck!