How do the EM® ceramic beads in tick collars work?

Preventing ticks from latching on to our dogs is a key concern for dog owners and Harbour Hounds’ handmade EM® Tick-off Necklaces have been designed specifically to help do just that. But what, we hear you ask, is EM? How does it work? And how does it prevent ticks from attaching to dogs?

Here we look at what the EM® in our EM® Tick-off necklaces stands for, how this ground-breaking, natural technology works and how it can benefit your dog.

What does EM® stand for?

EM® stands for Effective Micro-organisms®. EM® technology was developed by Japanese scientist Dr Teruo Higa, comprising three key groups of microbes - yeast, photosynthetic bacteria and Lactic Acid bacteria. This technology has been applied to a range of microbial-based products, the main one being EM-1, a liquid culture that features in all others.

How do Effective Micro-organisms® work?

People-friendly, environmentally safe and beneficial, Effective Micro-organisms® positively influence and regenerate the microbial environment in which they exist or are applied. These environments include soil, plants, skin and household surfaces. They are microscopically small, living creatures that continue to work in every environment where they are used, ultimately becoming dominant to the detriment and eventual elimination of harmful bacteria.

The EM® brand encompasses a growing range of microbial products, used in agriculture, environmental purification, healthcare and animal husbandry, including pet care.

What are EM® ceramics?

EM® ceramics are clay fermented with Effective Micro-organisms® and baked at high temperatures to capture the DNA of the Effective Micro-organisms®. The resulting ceramics, such as the EM® ceramic beads (or pipes as they are also called) that are used in Harbour Hounds range of natural tick repellent necklaces, emit non-evasive, far infrared waves - the longest invisible wavelengths in the light spectrum and are rapidly becoming popular in natural health applications, including physiotherapy. Compatible with human and animal tissue, far infrared waves are easily absorbed and penetrate the tissue up to 7.5cm deep, where they help to improve blood circulation and create a healthy skin microbiome.

How do EM® Tick-off Necklaces work?

EM® Tick-off Necklaces should be worn in addition to, not instead of, a collar

Designed to be worn loosely around your dog’s neck, Harbour Hounds’ EM® Tick-off Necklaces each feature several EM® ceramic beads, whose embedded ‘good’ micro-organisms improve your dog’s coat, skin microbiome and their natural immunity, which in turn repel ticks.

With six great colours in four adjustable sizes, plus bespoke colours and sizes to choose from (see our website for more details), Harbour Hounds’ EM® Tick-off Necklaces, offer round-the-clock tick prevention. 

Harbour Hounds EM TIck-off Necklaces come in six great colours and three standard sizes and can be purchased online at www.harbourhounds.com. Measure your dog’s neck before ordering and let us know if you need a bespoke size.  

For more information about Harbour Hounds, our range of accessories for dogs, including our popular Beach Dog Drying Coats, and their owners visit the Harbour Hounds website www.harbourhounds.com or contact us on woof@harbourhounds.com

Important information:

* EM® Tick-off Necklaces should be worn in addition to, not instead of, a collar

* Never attach a lead to an EM® Tick-off Necklace

* Clean regularly using only warm water (do not use detergent)

* Replace your dog’s EM® Tick-off Necklace every 10-12 months

* EM Tick-off Necklaces are not guaranteed to prevent ticks completely - always check your dog thoroughly and remove ticks as soon as they are detected

* Avoid walking in areas where ticks are likely to be present (eg. woods and long grass)