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     Using Natural Dusts

• There are several different dusting formulas which you can use on fleas, this will depend on your preference. You dust lightly before and after you vacuum.

     A Good Natural Flea Control Formula with Pyrethrium

• Pure Pyrethrium powder is one of the safest ways to kill and control fleas both on and off animals as it is totally harmless to humans and animals. Avoid breathing dust or fumes. Comes from the Pyrethrium plant. Dust dogs once or twice per week, for a bad case use daily. Dust dog bedding and rugs, carpets etc. before vacuuming. A good approach is to start in one corner of the room and dust slowly as you work your way out. Allow to settle for 1 hr before vacuuming. 

     DE and Salt Formula for Fleas.

• 1 lb. Dia-Earth
• 10 oz. Salt

     Inside

• Mix Dia-earth with the salt and lightly dust the rugs. You can use a salt shaker to dust with or make your own. Scrub into rugs. Allow to sit for a 1 hour then vacuum. You can lightly dust afterwards and leave it on. This will prevent further infestation. Dogs can be dusted with pure dia-earth. Dust once per week. Use a small handful and rub on coat. Be careful to avoid the eyes.

     Outside

• Lightly dust outside areas once per month, using only the DE as the salt would not be good outside. A better outside control method is nematodes. See Bio-halt page.

• Safer Flea and Tick Spray for outside

  This combination of natural pyrethrum and Safer soap contains no PBOs and is used for quick knock-down and broad-spectrum control on most vegetable and ornamental crops. This is a contact spray which must be applied directly to the insect (fleas) to be effective. Registered for control of aphids, whiteflies, earwigs, asparagus, bean, flea, cucumber and Colorado potato beetles, for cabbage loopers and worms, tomato hornworm, leafhoppers, gypsy and diamond-back moth larvae, tent caterpillars, and more. In addition, the concentrate is registered on fruits, nuts and on lawns (for cinch bugs, lawn moths, sod webworm and army worms).

   

  Safer Brand Yard and Garden Insect Killer Spray, Ready to Use  

     Dia-Earth / Pyrethrum Formula.

• 10 lbs Dia-Earth

• 1 lb Pyrethrium Dust
  Mix the dia-earth with the pyrethrium powder. This is a very strong combination and will kill and control many other insects as well as fleas. Can be used inside or outside. Inside use very lightly around pet bedding, sleeping areas, frequently used areas, etc.. Outside use only in areas where you know there are fleas. Use only sparingly. Diatomaceous Earth is available at:  Nitron Industries and many mail order companies.
  

• Crawling Pest Barrier Fossilized shells of tiny water-dwelling organisms called diatoms which when ground, have microscopically fine, sharp edges. Used as a barrier to crawling pests such as slugs, snails, earwigs, etc. (must be dry to be an effective barrier). Apply early morning or evening to minimize disruption to beneficials. Use a mask to avoid breathing dust. Product is untreated, unheated agricultural food grade freshwater D.E. (not the D.E. used in swimming pools). Contains at least 12 minerals including 19% calcium and 33% silica. For other D.E. products, see Diatect V, Insect Dust, and Safer Ant & Crawling Insect Killer.

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  Pyrethrin & Diatomaceous Earth

• Exciting combination of insecticides for controlling pests. The desiccant and barrier properties of diatomaceous earth with the knockdown properties of pyrethrin provides a wider range of control. Apply as dust or wettable powder. Labeled for most crops: vegetables, greenhouse, ornamentals, livestock, lawns, fruit trees. and grain. Use to control aphids, cucumber beetle, earworms, flea beetles, stink bugs, thrips, whiteflies, etc. Use in animal quarters to control mites, lice, and flies at a rate of 2 oz/100 sq ft. Use as a grain protectant: mix 1 lb. in 5 gallons of water per 1000 bushels. For crops, use 1-6 lbs/acre, depending upon coverage & insect populations. Use with discretion, product is a non-selective pesticide. May leave a visible residue which can be washed off with water.

• Insect Dust

• Comprised of diatomaceous earth, which is made of fossilized water plants so tiny and sharp that they lacerate the insect body and cause death by dehydration within 48 hours. Because it works mechanically upon the insects, they won't develop immunity. It may be safely applied indoors or outdoors, around home foundations, in corners and crevices inside. So safe you can actually rub it into your dog or cat's fur. If you apply with a duster, wear protective gear to avoid inhaling dust. Controls ants, fleas, ticks, cockroaches, earwigs, slugs, beetles, and silverfish. 6 lb bag treats 2,500 sq ft.

     Using Dried Pennyroyal or Peppermint

• Sprinkle dried Pennyroyal or peppermint on rugs, animal bedding, etc. Can also be made into a tea and used as a bath for dogs. Grow more herbs in your environment. Growing herbs such as pennyroyal, peppermint, etc. will naturally repel fleas, etc. Pennyroyal is a fragrant low growing ground cover. Easy to grow and effective against fleas. You can alternate between any of the above mentioned dusts. Don't use anything that doesn't feel right for you. Always test a small portion of the rug to avoid color damage.

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andy lopez The Invisible Gardener

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