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Re: FLEAS!
Posted by barb on 11/24/05

On 11/15/05, Kitty.J wrote:
> On 11/12/05, Robin wrote:
>>
>>>> Isn't that the same thing you use in swimming pool earth
>> filters? How is it used? We have had a few fleas too this year,
>> never did before. Is the DE safe for birds? "Blue" (BH Pionus)
>> walks across the floor alot. Also, any ideas for treats for him?
>> He'll eat anything, but want to keephim healthy and he's molting
>> a bit. Thanks>
>>> That would be Diotomaceous Earth.
>>>
>>> Michael L
>
>
> Well flea spray works. I don't do bombs since i have animals in
> the house and well if us people have to evacuate it then my
> animals would too and that would be too much. What you do is spray
> the carpets and floors a lot. It may cost money though, then de-
> flea your fured animals. That works, now the fleas on our cats and
> doggy is okay, before was too much, alittle bit of fleas is
> alright i guess but once you get rid of most of them, and do a
> weekly/monthly fe-fleaing of carpet and pets it usually keeps them
> down. Also when you do spray the carpet, and when it dries or if
> you use the powdery stuff, wait a while then vacuum :) hope this
> works, it did for us. Lucky for our fish and birsds, fleas do not
> like them :)

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I have found that hedge apples work great if you dont know anyone
that has a tree look on Ebay they are also good for crickets and
spiders!!!! ITS THE BEST NATURAL FLEA KILLER I HAVE EVER FOUND!!!
<<<<>>>>>>BARB

Posts on this thread, including this one

• FLEAS!, 11/11/05, by task.
• Re: FLEAS!, 11/11/05, by MKay.
• Re: FLEAS!, 11/11/05, by Zon Mom.
• Re: FLEAS!, 11/12/05, by Michael L.
• Re: FLEAS!, 11/12/05, by Robin.
• Re: FLEAS!, 11/15/05, by Kitty.J.
• Re: FLEAS!, 11/24/05, by barb.
• Re: FLEAS!, 11/29/05, by parrotlady3.