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beac

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16. I think I am the "fellow DUer" who recommended Mosquito Barrier.

Reply to HillWilliam (Reply #13)

Mon Aug 13, 2012, 10:55 AM

Aug 2012

I've found it to be a miracle repellent for all kinds of pestiferous beasties. It's super-concentrated, so you mix about one capful into a standard spray bottle of water. One bottle lasts forever and will keep in the fridge for over a year.

I've also heard of giving garlic to dogs to repel fleas, though you should of course check w/your vet before adding anything to their diet.

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Battling fleas in a very large rural yard [View all] HillWilliam Aug 2012 OP

I am sorry I don't have answers, but I look forward to seeing what you receive hlthe2b Aug 2012 #1

just an idea khan8 Aug 2012 #2

My preference is for DE HillWilliam Aug 2012 #4

I don't think that there are any easy solutions. Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #3

You're absolutely right HillWilliam Aug 2012 #7

Guinea hens? hedgehog Aug 2012 #5

I'd *LOVE* to have guinea hens!! HillWilliam Aug 2012 #8

I love this idea. Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #9

We've talked this one over at some length because we really want guineas HillWilliam Aug 2012 #12

Tell me about the "not as young" part! Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #18

Hey, it never hurts to try! HillWilliam Aug 2012 #19

Hell, Willy!!! elleng Aug 2012 #6

Dr. Grommets eucalyptus and roody Aug 2012 #10

some tips from flea battles over a decade NJCher Aug 2012 #11

We love our girls and are so lucky to have them HillWilliam Aug 2012 #13

I think I am the "fellow DUer" who recommended Mosquito Barrier. beac Aug 2012 #16

Powdered garlic on their food HillWilliam Aug 2012 #17

Not sure how I missed your reply all those days ago, but reading it today I wondered beac Aug 2012 #21

I've been looking at a coupla things HillWilliam Aug 2012 #22

four o'clocks repel fleas Viva_La_Revolution Aug 2012 #14

I'm having a little luck getting spearmint started HillWilliam Aug 2012 #15

have not used it but there is a product called Cedarcide for out doors lunasun Aug 2012 #20