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Dear_Prudence

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11. Don't inhale

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #5)

Wed Apr 10, 2024, 11:10 AM

Apr 2024

Inhaling a lot could be abrasive to your lungs. But I am glad to learn that it is effective against fleas. The feral cat we have been feeding for years will need some treatment this year but he can't be handled. So, I'll have to research that or consult my vet.

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I have stocked up on food grade Diatomaceous Earth [View all] Siwsan Apr 2024 OP

I bought some for fungus gnats on a house plant. It seems to have done nothing. Autumn Apr 2024 #1

It works great on fleas. Siwsan Apr 2024 #5

It is the only item that works on bedbugs; good to know if you get them. peacebuzzard Apr 2024 #9

I still have some left over; is there an expiration date? peacebuzzard Apr 2024 #10

Don't inhale Dear_Prudence Apr 2024 #11

I put it in water and spray like an insecticide bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 #2

Insects think they're so cool, going around with their fancy exoskeletons EYESORE 9001 Apr 2024 #3

During the Japanese Beetles infestation, I had a horribly traumatic encounter with them Siwsan Apr 2024 #4

Bug traps Dear_Prudence Apr 2024 #12

On flowers it willl kill bees be careful IA8IT Apr 2024 #6

I was actually just thinking about that. Siwsan Apr 2024 #8

Good Stuff codfisherman Apr 2024 #7