I saw the ear balm but getting anywhere near Hanks ears has always been a fight, sudocrem required covering his eye, whilst bribing with food and quick reflexes to avoid a black eye, it's certainly not something I would put him through on a regular basis. I've tried desensitising him and he gets better over winter but as soon as these bugs are out he goes wild again so I think preventing with a mask is the best option and he doesn't mind it.