Snakes and diatomaceous earth - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T18:09:53Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/snakes-and-diatomaceous-earth?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A286824&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=no@Paul: Holy molly. You weren'…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-02:4778851:Comment:2868242012-02-02T00:14:10.195Ztxdurkhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveDurkin
@Paul: Holy molly. You weren't kidding. Four bottles of SMG for $600. It would really have to work well since I'd be sleeping in the barn if I bought it.
@Paul: Holy molly. You weren't kidding. Four bottles of SMG for $600. It would really have to work well since I'd be sleeping in the barn if I bought it. This is the source, mfg. http…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-02:4778851:Comment:2868232012-02-02T00:03:59.316ZPaul Van Larehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PaulVanLare
<p>This is the source, mfg. <a href="http://www.cedarcidestore.com/cedarproducts.html">http://www.cedarcidestore.com/cedarproducts.html</a> We sell it at growfresh in season. I bought a gallon a few years back and I really like it, so much that I sell it now, I have the PCO because the 'best yet' was not yet available. I think the PCO or SMG are what you are after. It seems pricey but it will last years. My wife uses it on her horses, we use it on our dogs, and their bedding, around the…</p>
<p>This is the source, mfg. <a href="http://www.cedarcidestore.com/cedarproducts.html">http://www.cedarcidestore.com/cedarproducts.html</a> We sell it at growfresh in season. I bought a gallon a few years back and I really like it, so much that I sell it now, I have the PCO because the 'best yet' was not yet available. I think the PCO or SMG are what you are after. It seems pricey but it will last years. My wife uses it on her horses, we use it on our dogs, and their bedding, around the house, as bug spray... The list goes on. I use it alternately with ECO Exempt IC2 (which is under a different name now...?) for bug control in the summer.</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Dave Durkin said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://aquaponicscommunity.com/forum/topics/snakes-and-diatomaceous-earth?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A287003&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment287003"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">@Paul: Thank you. I'll look into it.</div>
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</blockquote> @Paul: Thank you. I'll look i…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-01:4778851:Comment:2870032012-02-01T23:19:22.001Ztxdurkhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveDurkin
@Paul: Thank you. I'll look into it.
@Paul: Thank you. I'll look into it. There is a product called Sna…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-01:4778851:Comment:2870012012-02-01T23:18:21.350ZPaul Van Larehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PaulVanLare
<p>There is a product called Snake Mole Grub, SMG, that is Texas red cedar oil. Works great for keeping snakes, moles, and grubs out of any area.</p>
<p>There is a product called Snake Mole Grub, SMG, that is Texas red cedar oil. Works great for keeping snakes, moles, and grubs out of any area.</p> What about getting a pig? lol…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-01:4778851:Comment:2867742012-02-01T23:17:36.261ZWill Levitthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WillLevitt
<p>What about getting a pig? lol They'll kill snakes and they're magical because they turn stuff into bacon.</p>
<p>What about getting a pig? lol They'll kill snakes and they're magical because they turn stuff into bacon.</p> Just personal preference Will…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-01:4778851:Comment:2867262012-02-01T16:42:04.527Ztxdurkhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveDurkin
Just personal preference Will. I really don't like chemicals so was hoping for a more natural solution. I *may* have found one. I was walking through WalMart recently and noticed a big bag of cedar chips -- the kind you put in the bottom of a pet's cage. I understand snake's sensing capabilities are disrupted by cedar oil and it disorients them so they retreat from it. I will try putting a barrier of chips around the perimeter and see if that works. Thanks.
Just personal preference Will. I really don't like chemicals so was hoping for a more natural solution. I *may* have found one. I was walking through WalMart recently and noticed a big bag of cedar chips -- the kind you put in the bottom of a pet's cage. I understand snake's sensing capabilities are disrupted by cedar oil and it disorients them so they retreat from it. I will try putting a barrier of chips around the perimeter and see if that works. Thanks. Is sevin dust an option for y…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-02-01:4778851:Comment:2864732012-02-01T15:24:19.314ZWill Levitthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WillLevitt
<p>Is sevin dust an option for you? I use it around my workshop and smithy.</p>
<p>Is sevin dust an option for you? I use it around my workshop and smithy.</p> Thanks Converse. While we liv…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-01-30:4778851:Comment:2853772012-01-30T15:26:52.319Ztxdurkhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveDurkin
Thanks Converse. While we live in the country we still have neighbors so a peacock isn't viable but I really like the natural solution of it instead of chemicals. Cheers.
Thanks Converse. While we live in the country we still have neighbors so a peacock isn't viable but I really like the natural solution of it instead of chemicals. Cheers. I realize that this thread…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-01-30:4778851:Comment:2848852012-01-30T01:50:28.138ZConversehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Converse
<p> I realize that this thread is about DE ...Not knowing your situation as far as neighborhoods, etc.. I do have one solution for you. Peacocks will successfully kill venomous snakes. Out here a few miles east (the dry side of the Cascade Mtns.) a few farms keep peacocks to control the wasp/hornet and venomous snake population. Peafowl do this superbly! We do not have copperheads in our "neck of the woods", so I checked online to see if this held true for copperheads and peafowl, and it…</p>
<p> I realize that this thread is about DE ...Not knowing your situation as far as neighborhoods, etc.. I do have one solution for you. Peacocks will successfully kill venomous snakes. Out here a few miles east (the dry side of the Cascade Mtns.) a few farms keep peacocks to control the wasp/hornet and venomous snake population. Peafowl do this superbly! We do not have copperheads in our "neck of the woods", so I checked online to see if this held true for copperheads and peafowl, and it is! So if you are in a situation for be able to have peafowl, this would be a natural way to keep your area safe. I do know a bit about peafowl, though not an expert, as we have been raising them on our farm for a while.</p>
<p> I am not trying to start a debate about those who like or do not like peafowl. I just wanted to offer another solution to your problem. Hopefully if the DE won't work, you can find another solution that will work. My best to you in this!</p>
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<p> </p> Sorry for the typing errors.…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-01-29:4778851:Comment:2848782012-01-29T21:42:27.241Ztxdurkhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DaveDurkin
Sorry for the typing errors. Darn stupid iPad keyboard makes it difficult.
Sorry for the typing errors. Darn stupid iPad keyboard makes it difficult.