Question about heart worm prevention

I have heard of using black walnut tincture for heartworms. Is this a viable option? What do you use for heartworm treatment?

 

Answer from Dr. Gaylord Brown:
I have no personal experience with this product and my knowledge is based solely on an internet search. Proponents say it will prevent heartworms from forming. However, most advocate mosquito control as part of the therapy. If the dog is never bitten by a mosquito, it will never get heartworms. Being in the desert, we do not use heartworm preventative on a monthly basis at the sanctuary. I recommend to my family in Oklahoma the product Heargard Plus.