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| From: | Callie (71.49.125.103)
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| Subject: | Re: Diatomaceous Earth? |
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Date: | August 3, 2010 at 8:41 pm PST |
In Reply to: Diatomaceous Earth? posted by Kane on August 1, 2010 at 12:16 am:
It's essentially a dessicant. Be SURE to get food grade (but honestly don't *feed* it to your dog -- it can cause some upset tummy/digestive tract).
But spreading it around your yard or even in the house -- it kills simply by drying out the pests to the point where they die. You DO have to replenish after rain (it washes away).
I know Ellie has used it extensively and i've used it here in Florida.
You CAN actually put it ON the dog's coat -- again it's not a fast kill. It simply sucks the moisture out of the flea.
Depending on where you live you may be able to get away with only that or it's a good complimentary measure to whatever else you're doing.
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