http://www.dirtworks.net/Diatomaceous-Earth.html
Pets:
In case a bug decides to take up residence in their fur. You can protect them and yourself with Fossil Shell Flour (diatomaceous earth). When lightly rubbed into their coats it is very effective against fleas, ticks, lice, and other pests on pet dogs, cats, and their premises. You can puff it into the soft furniture in your house, the rug and all over the basement too.
Diatomaceous Earth Kills Pests Naturally - It is a mineral dust mined from quarries that kills the insects when they come in contact with it and it does vaporize or go away over time. Once it’s in place it works every time and it’s nontoxic.
Good remedy!
I used diatomaceous earth on my basenji dog this year. This is the first time he had fleas. Rubbed it in his fur and sprinkled it on his bedding. If your dog has worms, you can even put some in their food. Safe and non-toxic. I bought it at my local health food store. (Whole Foods didn’t have it and didn’t know what I was talking about.)
It has microscopic sharp corners that scrape holes in the insect’s skin causing then to dehydrate. It’s the basis for flea powder and is one of the few things that kills bedbugs.
Thanks. I’ll check it out. Will it be expensive to cover most of an acre? (Expensive > $300)
Kills scorpions too yay! Thanks.