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by Two Moons on 02 March 2009 - 18:03

I sometimes opt to use a kennel dip, its cheaper but maybe not any better.

by Jenni78 on 02 March 2009 - 19:03

You need to get food grade DE. There are 2 kinds- food grade and industrial/outside/garden. You can also sprinkle the food grade stuff in the carpet and then vacuum it. But if the dogs are eating it all the time, you won't have to worry about life cycles after the initial treatment. The non food grade stuff is TOXIC! So be careful.

by Kelly M Shaw on 02 March 2009 - 20:03

I use nematodes and it is all natural. I live in the woods in Michigan and was tick infested until I picked up the nematodes. The DE would work as well.

by SitasMom on 02 March 2009 - 20:03

Jenni78
what is food grade DE labeled as and where do you find it?

nematodes don't do much good here in south east texas

by Jenni78 on 02 March 2009 - 21:03

It's labeled "food grade Diatomaceous Earth." I just googled it and found a few places. If you have a natural pet store, they may carrry it as well. I have a holistic vet who carries it in her office.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=food+grade+diatomaceous+earth&aq=f&oq=
Here are the Google results; take your pick!

by SitasMom on 03 March 2009 - 01:03

thanks for the info, I'll check the link

by Jeff Oehlsen on 03 March 2009 - 02:03

Move to Colorado. They die there, and it was heaven after leaving flea infested areas. I actually owned dogs that never had fleas. How beautiful is that.

Now I have to use frontline.

Bio spot was a huge joke when I was in FLA, did not work at all.

by SitasMom on 03 March 2009 - 02:03

We have 82 acres in Colorado and plan on moving there within the next 5 years..........until then we deal with s/e texas fleas. I'm sure they're much like the fleas of FL.

by HighDesertGSD on 03 March 2009 - 22:03

Sorry, but I have to say it. Move to the Southwest desert area.

Here, the air is just too dry for fleas and ticks. Worms do not multiple much either.

by RONNIERUNCO on 04 March 2009 - 01:03

FLYSWATER PLIERS A LIGHTER AND THE TALC THEY POWDERED ME DOWN WITH AT COUNTY.

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