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["Lynda" <lurine AT softcom.net>]

Dust it outside under bushes and under the house.  Fleas breed in the dirt 
also.

Use FleaFlea shampoo.  Fill dog beds with euc leaves or cedar shavings. 
Fleas hate both of them and they smell good!

Just a note of caution, keep it away from the nose, eyes and ears.  Does 
major damage.  Also be sure they don't breath too much dust.

Lynda
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wendy Gulliver" <crazygardens AT verizon.net>


> Try diatomaceous earth (food grade not pool grade).  Just dust it on.  It
> abrades through the flea's exoskeleton and they dehydrate.  Sprinkle it on
> the carpets and work it down into the fibers with a broom.  Sprinkle it on
> the dog's sleeping area too.  You can also put about a tablespoon in their
> feed and it will take care of worms too.   Works for any other animal too.
> I know people who use this on themselves for intestinal parasites.
> Absolutely no nasty chemicals whatsoever.
>
> Wendy