I have not seen a tick on any of my dogs since I started using admire. this is the first year that I have used the Admire so only time will tell, but it seems to be keeping them away.
If you have a few hounds like me Bravecto is the way to go. I realize it is not feasible if you have many dogs. I know the Admire and the tags work to. With the Bravecto you wont see a tick or flea for at least three months. By the time you try all the remedies that don't work you will spend a lot of money.
We have been worming with Cydectin cattle wormer and have notice the ticks dry up and fall off and have not had a flea problem . In cattle it kills internal and external parasites , I think it is doing the same with dogs. We give 3 to 4 cc's a month , depending on the size of the dog , of the pour on down the throat.It is to strong for puppies .