He trots back from the yard at dusk scratching at his ears again, and you've already tried the spot-on that made his skin flare up. Summer evenings shouldn't mean choosing between the bites and the treatment. This insect repellent collar strings natural wood beads onto a braided rope, and the beads carry a plant-based scent that helps keep mosquitoes away. It works by scent rather than chemical treatment, so it's simply something he wears. Wood beads, plant scent and a quick release: Natural wood beads: the scent sits in the wood, not in a coating, so it releases slowly through the day Plant-based scent: mild enough for indoors as well as the yard, so nobody leaves the room when he walks in Sliding rope adjustment: knots either side of the beads move, so one collar covers a range of neck sizes Quick-release buckle: one press and it's off, so taking it off takes a second Light braided rope: soft with almost no weight, so a cat keeps it on rather than working at it Scent rather than a chemical treatment, and nothing applied to the skin. Ask your vet before using it alongside other parasite products. Beads at the front, plain rope behind. The beads and charms sit at the throat and the rest of the loop is plain rope, so the decoration shows from the front without a lump under the chin when he lies down. On a cat the beads sit high at the front of the neck and the rope disappears into the coat, so it reads as a collar she happens to be wearing rather than a treatment. Getting the size right Five sizes, XS through XL. Adjust the rope until two fingers fit flat under the collar, and take the larger size if your pet falls between two. Specifications Material: Braided rope with natural wood and resin beads Scent: Plant-based botanical Closure: Quick-release buckle with sliding rope adjustment Charms: Flower, heart and an accent charm that varies by color Colors: Pink, Yellow, Purple, Blue, Green Suitable for: Cats and small dogs Safety note: This is not a chemical flea or tick treatment and is no replacement for veterinary parasite prevention. Watch your cat on first wear, remove the collar before bathing, and take it off if you see any irritation. Measure his neck, slide the knots to two fingers of room and clip it on before he goes out for the evening. The yard belongs to him again.