ok about the whole bug scene. . .I understand some of God's plan and the whole food chain thing. . .but I REALLY detest TICKS and Mosquitos! Not really fond of ANY bug or spider but. . .and gotta hate those snakes too, but really, I put Advantix on my dogs and I started that a few years back when the Frontline quit working. I've done the whole treat the yard with the "Billy-Bob Bad-A*s Spray" thing and lots of times NOTHING will work!