As most of you know, my staff tries very hard to reduce the amount of chemicals Pugsley and I (and even the running-yelling-tail-pulling Creature) are exposed to. She says a lot of times humans just follow protocol without thinking through the ramifications of things.

A perfect example of this is flea and tick control. Up until a year or so ago, Pugs and I were getting monthly topical treatments. The staff started wondering if those chemicals were harmful to us. She also started wondering if the treatments were really necessary since we’re indoor guys. So she stopped the treatments altogether and all has been well in my household.

But what if you’re a floofer or woofer who does go outside? What then? You have to have some protection from those nasty little pests.

So I was so excited to learn about Shoo!TAG™, which is a non-toxic solution to pest control. It is an odor-free and silent tag that can be hung on the collar of pets (even horsies!) that emits a frequency to keep fleas, ticks, flies and mosquitos away. And guess what? It even works on staff too. The tag utilizes the power of the bio-energetic field which surrounds all living things to create a frequency barrier which repels targeted pests for up to four months. The Web site offers more info about the science of Shoo!TAG.

Now, I have not tried Shoo!TAG because I wouldn’t be able to tell you if it works or not but I did want to share it with you in case you are looking for a non chemical solution. The company has a money back guarantee so it’s worth a shot! It’s cost effective as well, since the tag is good for up to four months and costs less than topical solutions. The cat tag, for example, costs $24.95.

Am curious about your thoughts on pest control. Have you tried things other than the traditional topical treatments? Are you looking for a non-toxic solution? Please share!