Fenway gets tics too, even though I put tic medication on him (Frontline) each month. I found one crawling on him the other day. When I went to get the tweezers, it was gone! I've found them on me and I've found them in my bed - dead (gross).

I always thought that after the first frost of the season, they would all die. But they haven't (those little buggers)!

I guess I too, will have to ask the vet for something stronger.

Good luck.