Need to find harmless powder to kill fleas?

In the past I found a powder that kills all small insects (fleas, gnats, lice, including spiders) that are harmless to cats, people and babies. I found this powder at 'Art Knapps', a garden store. I cannot remember the brand name or company to this powder and nobody at the store knows of this product anymore. You are able to powder all furniture, floors, plants, animals, and it won't harm you even if your toddler or kitten crawls around and roll in it and happen to get some in their mouths like they will do......help!!!!!! This was the best product that I have ever used and it killed off the fleas within a day or two.

Need to find harmless powder to kill fleas?
I use raid flee killer spray. It even kills the eggs. I used it 2 weeks ago and I haven't seen one alive flee since. Its also guaranteed to work for up to 4 months.
Reply:I would try using Diatomaceous earth lightly applied to pets and their bedding. Work it in using a brush or broom. It kill fleas by drying them out, causing the insect to lose moisture.



But make sure not to use glassified diatomaceous earth manufactured for use in swimming pool filters; as it can cause the lung disease, silicosis.



I would also suggest biological controls



Predatory nematodes that prey on flea larvae and pupae as they are developing in soil are available commercially. The nematodes are mixed with water and watered into lawns to reduce outdoor flea populations. Strong reductions in flea populations are possible if temperature and humidity conditions allow the nematodes to thrive. Nematodes are available from Gardens Alive! (812/537-8650) and other garden supply stores.



And maybe the use of Lufenuron if the flea are out of control for indoor pets



Lufenuron is a drug that prevents a new generation of fleas from developing. It is an insect growth regulator that is passed from the pet's blood to the flea.



Adult fleas feeding on a pet given lufenuron will not be killed, but they will not lay eggs that can successfully develop.



Although it has some toxicological problems for pets, its primary advantage is that only the pet with the flea problem is exposed to the chemical control.
Reply:It's Sevin dust... and they don't make it anymore : ( I don't know why.



I used to use it in my vegetable garden, just a little bit as needed when I saw bugs, so that I wouldn't have to use insecticides all the time. One application would do it.
Reply:I am not sure waht product you are talking about but I AM sure it is NOT seven dust!!! Seven dust is VERY toxic and can still be found in most garden departments and carries serious warnings!

What I HAVE found (at Walmart) is a product called "Nature's Guardian" by Seargants.

This comes in drops for dogs and a powder for the rest of the house. It is made of all natural oils that is NON TOXIC!!!! The only draw back that I have found is that it STINKS!

It has a strong smell that is simular to cinnamon. If you are unsure about it you can always check it out. (smell for yourself in the powdered form.)

As a mother of 4 dogs and have raised 2 children, I am concerned about toxins to both aspects of our family.

I hope this works for you.....Good Luck
Reply:You can try this all-natural flea powder. I have heard from several freinds that it truly works.



Natural Animal Flea Powder



check it out at http://www.naturalanimal.com/dogflea.php