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SEEKING A LITTLE ADVICE FROM FARMERS or other - Yard Flea Eradication | |
| TXP
Offer Upgrade  User ID: 80383054  United States12/03/2021 09:02 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OK, I'm seeking a little insecticide advice to effectively eradicate these little f@ckers, which has become worse this year than any other. I don't live on a farm but on a decent sized property directly on a bayou, so there are water and wildlife elements, and I have dogs running on both sides of the property. I also have dogs, so there are a number of animals. My entire yard is infested, and I'm interested in how farmers and/or those with large properties treat this issue. And, no, Google sucks now. I want info and not some Amazon-affiliate blog mom writing about flea combing my pets every time they come indoors. I need to treat the yard, and I want to do it myself because it will need multiple applications and to also be maintained. I thought I'd reach out to our self-sustainers, rural dwellers and farmers/ranchers or anyone with animals that might share solutions. What is a cost effective, true results yard insecticide? And what is your go-to method and maintenance schedule? 'Cause these little 'reproducing at a rate to take over the planet' f@ckers are about to make me postal.  TIA! All productive advice much appreciated. . Last Edited by TXP on 12/03/2021 10:53 PM . "Stop the lockdown. Stop the masks. Stick your vaccine up your ass." - Tess....AMEN! "What does CENSORSHIP reveal? It reveals FEAR." - Julian Assange . |
| O.Hai
User ID: 79057393 United States12/03/2021 09:05 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| You Read This
User ID: 80076709 United States12/03/2021 09:07 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dust the whole yard with diatomaceous earth. It's non-poisonous but will kill all bugs, ticks, and parasites. Quoting: O.Hai this is going to be the least expensive, however effective, method you could use. The best option. It's also pretty non toxic compared to alternative chemical liquid products..just don't breathe it in while applying You Read This. ^ Did you read it in present or past tense? |
| MrBlonde
User ID: 80946123 United States12/03/2021 09:08 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Traditionally a PCO would blanket spray the property with a cocktail of contact pyrethroids and growth regulators. But if you don’t care about following labels and are patient enough to wait a week or 2 after application you could spray termidor or any other generic containing fipronyl. |
| TXP
(OP) User ID: 80383054 United States12/03/2021 09:10 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dust the whole yard with diatomaceous earth. It's non-poisonous but will kill all bugs, ticks, and parasites. Quoting: O.Hai I've used food grade DE in my house for the last three weeks as well as directly on my dogs, and it's not effective. Vinegar has worked better than DE in the house. Perhaps DE to maintain the yard, but I think I need the big guns to kill the infestation first. . . "Stop the lockdown. Stop the masks. Stick your vaccine up your ass." - Tess....AMEN! "What does CENSORSHIP reveal? It reveals FEAR." - Julian Assange . |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 75438852 United States12/03/2021 09:13 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Eilonwy
User ID: 81328201 United States12/03/2021 09:14 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You might want to keep the pets in a smaller yard that you can control easier, and I'd do the DE as advised above. I wonder if there is some sort of mineral imbalance or something. I would also wonder if a few barn cats might help cut back on rodent population which might help. You can outfit them with flea collars. There might be a "spirit cat" semi-feral cat organization near you that can supply you with adult cats who need a job. “A grower of turnips or shaper of clay, a commot Farmer or a king--every man is a hero if he strives more for others than for himself alone.” Lloyd Alexander, The Castle of Llyr |
| TXP
(OP) User ID: 80383054 United States12/03/2021 09:16 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Traditionally a PCO would blanket spray the property with a cocktail of contact pyrethroids and growth regulators. But if you don’t care about following labels and are patient enough to wait a week or 2 after application you could spray termidor or any other generic containing fipronyl. Quoting: MrBlonde So, PCO and two weeks later termidor (or similar). I have a large pump sprayer. Will this be sufficient for solution application? . . "Stop the lockdown. Stop the masks. Stick your vaccine up your ass." - Tess....AMEN! "What does CENSORSHIP reveal? It reveals FEAR." - Julian Assange . |
| Eilonwy
User ID: 81328201 United States12/03/2021 09:17 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm wondering if you can be smarter with your DE and found this article, which says you should target the application, and other things. [link to homeguides.sfgate.com (secure)] “A grower of turnips or shaper of clay, a commot Farmer or a king--every man is a hero if he strives more for others than for himself alone.” Lloyd Alexander, The Castle of Llyr |
| kat
User ID: 53407402 United States12/03/2021 09:21 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Chickens! Get some hens and let them free range for a few hours a day. They eat all insects, you won't have to feed them as much chicken food, and you have the benefit of your own eggs. I have a flock of 11 girls and it is the best thing I have done in a long time. And they are fun! No good deed goes unpunished. |
Swingline
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 81087164  Australia12/03/2021 09:27 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Eilonwy
User ID: 81328201 United States12/03/2021 09:28 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I would rather keep my pets inside than poison my land and my pets. “A grower of turnips or shaper of clay, a commot Farmer or a king--every man is a hero if he strives more for others than for himself alone.” Lloyd Alexander, The Castle of Llyr |
| TXP
(OP) User ID: 80383054 United States12/03/2021 09:29 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You might want to keep the pets in a smaller yard that you can control easier, and I'd do the DE as advised above. Quoting: Eilonwy I wonder if there is some sort of mineral imbalance or something. I would also wonder if a few barn cats might help cut back on rodent population which might help. You can outfit them with flea collars. There might be a "spirit cat" semi-feral cat organization near you that can supply you with adult cats who need a job. There are a few feral cats around, and one that frequently takes shelter under my house (raised). I'm appreciative for the rodent patrol in this regard. When you say mineral imbalance, you are referring to the soil, yes? Interesting. I've not checked for that, and it's quite possible because we've had massive amounts of flowing water on the property during the last several years for various reasons inclusive of the Harvey flood. Thanks for raising that variable for reasons even outside the flea issue. Last Edited by TXP on 12/03/2021 09:29 AM . "Stop the lockdown. Stop the masks. Stick your vaccine up your ass." - Tess....AMEN! "What does CENSORSHIP reveal? It reveals FEAR." - Julian Assange . |
| popsawheelie
User ID: 32403216 United States12/03/2021 09:29 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I use bug b gone in granular form. I use it over about an acre around the house. It kicks their butt if I use it 3 times a year. My dogs can roam over a few hundred acres so I keep the yard clean of critters with BBG and it works if used correctly. and cheap. I have not yet begun to defile myself The Fires of time consume all men equally. I Am |
| MrBlonde
User ID: 80946123 United States12/03/2021 09:30 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Traditionally a PCO would blanket spray the property with a cocktail of contact pyrethroids and growth regulators. But if you don’t care about following labels and are patient enough to wait a week or 2 after application you could spray termidor or any other generic containing fipronyl. Quoting: MrBlonde So, PCO and two weeks later termidor (or similar). I have a large pump sprayer. Will this be sufficient for solution application? . How many gallons vs how big of yard? As far as inside goes vacuum the crap out of everything and then throw out the bag/empty the bin. Nothing will penetrate the eggs which have a 14 day cycle so it’s a 2 fold solution. As scary as it is you can buy all the same products a pest control operator has to have a license to buy from domyown . Com Filter by target pests and you should find everything you need from organic methods to chemical and methods of application. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 80570442 United States12/03/2021 09:31 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| TXP
(OP) User ID: 80383054 United States12/03/2021 09:31 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yeah, well that's not practical or liveable, is it? You'd be a dog abuser if you didn't let them outside to potty or run. . . "Stop the lockdown. Stop the masks. Stick your vaccine up your ass." - Tess....AMEN! "What does CENSORSHIP reveal? It reveals FEAR." - Julian Assange . |
| popsawheelie
User ID: 32403216 United States12/03/2021 09:34 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to www.ortho.com (secure)] I have not yet begun to defile myself The Fires of time consume all men equally. I Am |
| TXP
(OP) User ID: 80383054 United States12/03/2021 09:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm wondering if you can be smarter with your DE and found this article, which says you should target the application, and other things. Quoting: Eilonwy [link to homeguides.sfgate.com (secure)] Yes, thank you. I spent a good week investigating DE, as I do with most topics before I pull the trigger. So, yes, I've correctly used and applied it in the home inclusive of cleaning, vacuuming, washing everything before application. They are coming in from outdoors every time the dogs go outside to potty/run, and the DE is not enough to kill them in the house with this constant reintroduction. . . "Stop the lockdown. Stop the masks. Stick your vaccine up your ass." - Tess....AMEN! "What does CENSORSHIP reveal? It reveals FEAR." - Julian Assange . |
| TXP
(OP) User ID: 80383054 United States12/03/2021 09:38 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation |  That was my exact thought and I almost made a quip about it in my opening post...'please help me before I reach for a flame thrower'. . . "Stop the lockdown. Stop the masks. Stick your vaccine up your ass." - Tess....AMEN! "What does CENSORSHIP reveal? It reveals FEAR." - Julian Assange . |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 81403074 12/03/2021 09:39 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| TXP
(OP) User ID: 80383054 United States12/03/2021 09:42 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | . Quoting: kat Chickens! Get some hens and let them free range for a few hours a day. They eat all insects, you won't have to feed them as much chicken food, and you have the benefit of your own eggs. I have a flock of 11 girls and it is the best thing I have done in a long time. And they are fun! . Ha! Now that's a consideration but a ton of responsibility and time that I don't currently have. I bet you so enjoy the eggs! One day. =) . . "Stop the lockdown. Stop the masks. Stick your vaccine up your ass." - Tess....AMEN! "What does CENSORSHIP reveal? It reveals FEAR." - Julian Assange . |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 80854767 United States12/03/2021 09:47 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Check out beneficial nematodes for yard applications. They seek out and destroy flea larvae in your yard and are not harmful to anything else. Info: [link to www.peststrategies.com (secure)] Source to purchase: [link to www.naturesgoodguys.com (secure)] |
| TXP
(OP) User ID: 80383054 United States12/03/2021 09:48 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Traditionally a PCO would blanket spray the property with a cocktail of contact pyrethroids and growth regulators. But if you don’t care about following labels and are patient enough to wait a week or 2 after application you could spray termidor or any other generic containing fipronyl. Quoting: MrBlonde So, PCO and two weeks later termidor (or similar). I have a large pump sprayer. Will this be sufficient for solution application? . How many gallons vs how big of yard? As far as inside goes vacuum the crap out of everything and then throw out the bag/empty the bin. Nothing will penetrate the eggs which have a 14 day cycle so it’s a 2 fold solution. As scary as it is you can buy all the same products a pest control operator has to have a license to buy from domyown . Com Filter by target pests and you should find everything you need from organic methods to chemical and methods of application. Thank you! Thank you!  . . . "Stop the lockdown. Stop the masks. Stick your vaccine up your ass." - Tess....AMEN! "What does CENSORSHIP reveal? It reveals FEAR." - Julian Assange . |
| Eilonwy
User ID: 81328201 United States12/03/2021 09:48 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yeah, well that's not practical or liveable, is it? You'd be a dog abuser if you didn't let them outside to potty or run. . I've never used any poisons on my farm and I've been farming 49 years. “A grower of turnips or shaper of clay, a commot Farmer or a king--every man is a hero if he strives more for others than for himself alone.” Lloyd Alexander, The Castle of Llyr |
| Eilonwy
User ID: 81328201 United States12/03/2021 09:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I disagree that chickens will get rid of fleas. They GET fleas. A friend was using guinea hens to get rid of ticks though. “A grower of turnips or shaper of clay, a commot Farmer or a king--every man is a hero if he strives more for others than for himself alone.” Lloyd Alexander, The Castle of Llyr |
| Eilonwy
User ID: 81328201 United States12/03/2021 09:51 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Check out beneficial nematodes for yard applications. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 80854767 They seek out and destroy flea larvae in your yard and are not harmful to anything else. Info: [link to www.peststrategies.com (secure)] Source to purchase: [link to www.naturesgoodguys.com (secure)] This looks good and will maybe help sway you back to a more natural and healthy flora/fauna “A grower of turnips or shaper of clay, a commot Farmer or a king--every man is a hero if he strives more for others than for himself alone.” Lloyd Alexander, The Castle of Llyr |
| bugkiller
User ID: 80820070 12/03/2021 09:56 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Serepta Ann
User ID: 80404036 United States12/03/2021 09:57 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | when I lived in the country (5 acres) my dogs NEVER had a flea, moved to town 6 months ago and I'm constantly fighting fleas...considering treating my yard too. DE is only good until it gets wet (and it takes days to kill) and don't put it anywhere near finished wood (it will take the finish right off, learned that the hard way on a log home) You have to train your mind to be stronger than your emotions or you will lose yourself every time |
| WaitTressSandwhich
User ID: 78846383 United States12/03/2021 09:57 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This is what I've used when the problem gets bad: Nematodes [link to www.homedepot.com (secure)] [link to www.naturesgoodguys.com (secure)] [link to www.thebugsquad.com (secure)] From the author of Blade Runner: “There will come a time when it isn't 'They're spying on me through my phone' anymore. Eventually, it will be 'My phone is spying on me'.” Philip K. Dick |
