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Ack! Fleas!

What do you do when you buy a used mobile home, that looks nice and comfy but... is full of starving fleas? This is what happened to us. Every time we went inside we and the fix it helpers got eaten alive. Even when we went elsewhere they were just waiting fro another snack.

I found I could keep from getting bitten by eating lots of garlic and brewer's yeast. The fleas couldn't stand the smell. Neither could most visitors. And the fleas were still there.

I wanted to use something natural, not toxic, fast acting and very effective. I went to local stores that offered many expensive poisonous concoctions. I spent time on the Internet looking through many sites. I finally found my answer. It is a all natural powder made from EPA approved active Ingredients.

Here is some welcome information from their website:

Pyrethrins -------------- (extract from the African Daisy}
Diatomaceous Earth -- (silicon dioxide - safe as sand)
Piperonyl Butoxide --- (synthetic sassafras oil)

Safer Insect Control
Natural Ingredients
Fastest Killing Product
Odorless
Non-Hazardous

Works Fast Kills Within Minutes -- Free USPS Ground Shipping
Ready to Use & Easy to Apply -- Safer Around Children & Pets
RESULTS products are odorless, a distinct difference from other products you may find.

Where to get this stuff?
Diatect International
1-800-227-6616
http://www.diatectresults.com

Their powder also works great on ants, tent caterpillars, all garden bugs and more.

Other testimonials from their site:
Tom Levar, University of Minnesota, NRRI/CARTD Forestry, Duluth Minnesota:

"I am writing to provide you with an update on our use of your Diatect product. As you may be aware, we breed and vegetatively propagate hybrid poplar selections for research purposes. We encounter a wide variety of greenhouse pests including forest tent caterpillars in stands as well as cottonwood leaf beetles. All of these pests can have a serious impact on our research and plots.

We achieved good to excellent results in the control of greenhouse pests (primarily fungal gnats, whiteflies, spider mites and thrips) and complete control of forest tent caterpillars in our holding area surrounding this facility. Without the use of your product, our planting stock would have been defoliated if not destroyed by the pests."

Procedure for removing fleas

Ridding a home of fleas can be frustrating. Unlike some pests encountered around the home, fleas cause discomfort and irritation to both pets and people. Fleas account for more than half of all dermatological conditions requiring veterinary assistance, and even a single flea bite to a hypersensitive animal or person may cause intense itching and irritation. Results Pet Powder is a highly effective, natural, safe, EPA Approved product that is odorless and non toxic to pets and people.

For successful flea control, the home, pet and oftentimes, the yard must be treated. Yet the manner in which these treatments are performed can greatly influence the results. The following information will help frustrated pet owners effectively rid their homes and pets of fleas.

Essential Facts About Fleas
Adult fleas (the biting stage seen by pet owners) spend most of their time on the animal, not in the carpet. This is why treatment of the pet in conjunction with the pet's environment is an essential step in ridding a home of fleas.

Adult fleas lay all of their eggs (up to 50 per day) on the pet. However, the eggs soon fall off the animal into carpeting, beneath the cushions of furniture, and wherever else the pet rests, sleeps or spends most of its time. This is where homeowners should focus control measures.

After hatching, flea eggs develop into tiny, worm-like larvae. Larvae remain hidden deep in carpet fibers, beneath furniture cushions and in other protected areas. The larvae feed mainly on adult flea feces (dried blood) which accumulates, along with the eggs, in pet resting and activity areas.

Before becoming adult fleas, the larvae transform into pupae within a silk-like cocoon. Pupae remain inside the cocoon for 2 to 4 weeks, sometimes longer. The cocoon is resistant to insecticides and this is why some adult fleas are seen for an extended period, even after the home and pet are treated.

Treatment of Premises
If you neglect to treat the pet's environment (the premises), you will miss more than 90% of the developing flea population -- the eggs, larvae and pupae. If the pet spends time indoors, the interior of the home should also be treated. Before treatment, the pet owner should:

Remove all toys, clothing, and stored items from floors, under beds, and in closets. This step is essential so that all areas will be accessible for treatment.

Remove pet food and water dishes, cover fish tanks, and disconnect their aerators.

Wash, dry-clean or destroy all pet bedding.

Vacuum! -- vacuuming removes many of the eggs, larvae and pupae developing within the home. Vacuuming also stimulates pre-adult fleas to emerge sooner from their insecticide-resistant cocoons, thus hastening their contact with insecticide residues in the carpet. By raising the nap of the carpet, vacuuming improves the insecticide's penetration down to the base of the carpet fibers where the developing fleas live. Vacuum thoroughly, especially in areas where pets rest or sleep. Don't forget to vacuum along edges of rooms and beneath furniture, cushions, beds, and throw rugs. After vacuuming, seal the vacuum bag in a garbage bag and discard it in an outdoor trash container. Insecticide Application - Once fleas become established in a home, insecticides are almost always needed to control them. Results Pet Powder is an excellent flea control product.

It is essential that the application be thorough and include all likely areas of flea development. Carpets, throw rugs, under and behind beds and furniture, and beneath cushions on which pets sleep should all be treated. Pay particular attention to areas where pets spend time or sleep, as these will be the areas where most flea eggs, larvae and pupae will be concentrated. For example, if the family cat sleeps within a closet, or hides under the bed, these areas must be treated or the problem will continue. Results Pet Powder is a very fine powder and will not stain or damage any fabric. It penetrates easily into carpets and vacuums up without difficulty. Any residual powder remaining within a fabric acts as a long term reinfestation barrier as it remains lethal to insects for a very long time. Hardwood and tile floors generally do not require treatment, but should be thoroughly vacuumed.

Expect to see some fleas for 2 weeks or longer following treatment. Provided all infested areas were treated initially, these "survivors" are probably newly emerged adults which have not yet succumbed to the insecticide. Instead of retreating the premises immediately, continue to vacuum. As noted earlier, vacuuming stimulates the insecticide-resistant pupae to hatch, bringing the newly emerged adults into contact with the insecticide sooner. If adult fleas continue to be seen beyond 2-4 weeks, retreatment of the premises (and pet) may be necessary.

Treatment of Pet
It is important that the pet be treated in conjunction with the premises, preferably on the same day. Adult fleas spend virtually their entire life on the animal -- not in the carpet. Untreated pets will continue to be bothered by fleas. They may also transport fleas in from outdoors, eventually overcoming the effectiveness of the insecticide applied inside the home. Results Pet Powder will not harm your pets and should be rubbed into the animals fur by hand. It is similar in texture to talcum powder and will not cause your pet any difficulty. It can also be added to bath water and you can treat your pet with a bath. It disperses easily in water and will provide a fast kill of the insects with residual protection against re-infestation.

To re-cap, "de-fleaing" the pet is an essential step in ridding a home of fleas. However, pet owners must also treat the pet's environment, the home. Having your pet treated will not, in itself, eliminate fleas in an infested home.

Treatment of Yard
Most flea problems can be eliminated by treating the pet and the interior of the home. In cases where pets spend most of their time outdoors, it may also be necessary to treat the yard. One way to determine if the yard is infested is to walk around the property wearing white athletic socks, pulled to the knee. If fleas are present, they will be seen against the white background of the socks.

Outdoor flea treatment should focus on areas where pets rest, sleep, and run, such as doghouse and kennel areas, under decks, along fences and next to the foundation. It is seldom necessary to treat the entire yard or open areas exposed to full sun. Results Pet Powder can be applied as a dry powder to sleeping areas and kennels and can be sprayed in an area with any common hose end sprayer.

Where to get this stuff?
Diatect International
1-800-227-6616
http://www.diatectresults.com

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