Re: ***FYI

[http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)]

For what it's worth, we've tried Diatomaceous Earth to get rid of fleas
and it didn't work at all, as far as I remember.

 > From: http://www.juno.com/~bhavaniowl
 > Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 07:15:58 -0400
 >
 > To Whom Are Concerned.  
 > 
 > Is she willing to have someone help her clean her place?
 >  
 > Marnie---Yes, she is willing to have her place cleaned. I do not know
 > what she is willing to get rid of... I am NOT willing since many times
 > have come her way from Anne Marie, Susan and me.  Now she needs someone
 > professional.  She is waiting for someone to call her about this(social
 > services), but with the money she is spending from the health food store
 > (remedies she could have professional cleaner(s)team come in that she
 > pays out of her pocket).
 > 
 > She said her land lady isn't admitting to bed bugs, but as mentioned the
 > place was exterminated yesterday. She slept here last night and I don't
 > think that she is carrying any critters. I spoke to her last night and
 > told her that she isn't making sense and that she is sounding mentally
 > instable.  If she doesn't go on traditional antibiotics as Noelle has
 > mentioned that the infection could go thru her bloodstream.
 > 
 > She is sleeping on the breezeway at this present moment and I think that
 > the Ambien that was given to her from the hospital sent her into
 > psychosis which was more extreme than before.  She mentioned this
 > herself, but I told her that her behavior has exacerbated even before
 > this.  She needs to do something NOW so that she can do what is necessary
 > so that she won't get exterminated out of her apartment as well as the
 > creepy crawlers.
 > 
 > Perhaps we(the parents) will go today as one last attempt to spread down
 > the powder (3 bags full) that will dehydrate any bugs.  It is
 > organic(purchased at our local feed store and can be used also on animal
 > fur such as her cat. *ST. GABRIEL.
 > 
 > Hope that if she calls anyone that she will be able to listen to your
 > care and recommendations.
 > 
 > I also must go to a meeting at Ted's rehab on Monday and try to find out
 > what his situation is so that he can be taken care of at his home.  I
 > tried to explain that he will be needing people to help since he is
 > taking medication daily where he is and this will continue.  He doesn't
 > comprehend, but I do want him to be able to be independent so that he is
 > not be unhappy at a nursing home or assisted living .  He is adamant
 > about going elsewhere!!
 > 
 > Hope to speak with yahs soon by audio when we can. And that's the way it
 > is. 
 > 
 > Um... love
 > 
 > PS I Don't know how to get rid of these lines that suddenly appeared on
 > this e-mail?
 > 
 > *ST. GABRIEL LABORATORIES INSECT DUST Diatomaceous Earth is a mechanical
 > insect killer. Insects cannot become immune to its action. Insects come
 > into contact with this powder and die of dehydration within 48 hours.
 > Insect Dust (diatomaceous earth) controls these insects: Ants, fleas,
 > ticks, cockroaches, earwigs, slugs, beetles, spiders and silverfish. This
 > product may be used indoors or outdoors, around foundation of home,
 > basement window easements, along floor next to walls, and in corners and
 > crevices inside home. 
 > 
 > Product Description
 > Made of diatomaceous earth. Ant, flea, silverfish, cockroaches, bed bugs,
 > carpet beetles, slugs, tomato hornworm, earwig and tick control. All
 > natural product that is so safe it may be rubbed right into your dog or
 > cat's fur. Intended for application with a hand duster. Insects that come
 > in contact with this powder die of dehydration with 48 hours. 4.4 lb bag
 > treats 2,500 sq. ft. 
 > 
 > ST. GABRIEL LABORATORIES INSECT DUST Diatomaceous Earth is a mechanical
 > insect killer. Insects cannot become immune to its action. Insects come
 > into contact with this powder and die of dehydration within 48 hours.
 > Insect Dust (diatomaceous earth) controls these insects: Ants, fleas,
 > ticks, cockroaches, earwigs, slugs, beetles, spiders and silverfish. This
 > product may be used indoors or outdoors, around foundation of home,
 > basement window easements, along floor next to walls, and in corners and
 > crevices inside home. 
 > 
 > Product Description
 > Made of diatomaceous earth. Ant, flea, silverfish, cockroaches, bed bugs,
 > carpet beetles, slugs, tomato hornworm, earwig and tick control. All
 > natural product that is so safe it may be rubbed right into your dog or
 > cat's fur. Intended for application with a hand duster. Insects that come
 > in contact with this powder die of dehydration with 48 hours. 4.4 lb bag
 > treats 2,500 sq. ft.