I knew a fellow once who place diatomaceous earth on his dog to kill the
fleas, never had a problem after that and the dog was happy.
A second thought on boric acid, I knew someone who bought some kind of
laundry detergent, had boric acid derivative in it, put that down in their
carpet to kill fleas. Had good results but had to replace the vacuum cleaner
every few years. If that was related or not I don't know.
Joe Salerno
Video Works! Is it working for you?
PO Box 273405 - Houston TX 77277-3405
http://joe.salerno.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Siue Moffat" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 11:48 PM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Vermin
> anyone had any experience with Diatamcious Earth? Completely non
> toxic... but could be prone to being blown around easily...
>
> siue
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dr. Cheryl Thurber" <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Thursday, May 26, 2005 1:11 pm
> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Vermin
>
> > Dr. Cheryl Thurber wrote
> >
> > Boric acid will work for insects, including roaches, I
> > have been successful with that. Another easier and
> > safer approach for silverfish is silica gel. I was
> > told this by an extension agent many years ago when I
> > was moving and did not want to move the silverfish.
> > When I suspect silverfish I scatter some silica gel in
> > the bottom of the boxes before I pack them. When I put
> > books or records on shelves I scatter silica gel in
> > the corners on the shelf. Silica gel is readily
> > available, craft stores sell it in boxes to dry
> > flowers. Archives use silica gel for moisture, and
> > electronic equipment generally includes packets when
> > shipping. While I would avoid getting the powder on
> > the surface of the records, I have had no problems
> > with this. I have thousands of both records and books.
> > I have moved several times lately. I have not had a
> > problem with silverfish in over 30 years since I have
> > been using silica gel.
> >
> >
> >
> > Dr. Cheryl Thurber email: [log in to unmask]
> >
> >
> > 410-747-5557
> >
>
