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fleas and diatomaceous earth powder;

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QUESTION: i got a 50lb bag of d&e and was looking to see how too apply it

ANSWER: Hi George - If this is the Human grade pure D.E. --( I hope)--

Diatomaceous Earth - then you can apply it onto your pet - a dusting all over - Just avoid the eyes - it won't hurt the eyes but it can be very dusty and they don't like the D.E. in the eye...

Also, you can put D.E. all around the outside of the house - to get rid of any bugs - place it inside the house ( such as under the kitchen sink???)

Also, can be dusted onto the pet's bedding - you can even put it on the carpet and then vacume up after 30 minutes.

HOPE this helps...

Marie Peppers

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QUESTION: what about bathing them in it and also ferrets n cats is it good for them also oooh i also checked the msds on it and too feed them it depends on the size of the animal

Answer
--------------- Hi George : Do you like the D.E. for flea control?
*the diatomaceous earth powder is wonderful...
I just ordered more for my house...
Let me know how you are doing..

Marie Peppers LPN MA

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Hi - No - Water makes it weak!  No water on the D.E.  ok....
no baths in it...
Yes, cats and ferrets are fine for a dusting of D.E.

have fun!

marie