I have had some luck with using diatomaceous earth in getting rid of
insects in the house.  The results have varied but it may be an option
for those looking to non-chemical/poison alternatives to insect control.
The stuff is supposed to work on insects by providing a microscopically
sharp barrier that is "made from the mineral remains of single-cell
aquatic plants, Diatomaceous Earth is a super-fine dust that kills by
abrading and dehydrating crawling insects.  Controls slugs, ants,
cockroaches, earwigs, fleas, and other crawling insects."
 
The warnings for the stuff say to keep it out of eyes, nose, etc.  Makes
sense given what it is so it may have limited application where your
ferts will be.  BIG's suggestion of reading material safety sheets and
other literature is a very excellent suggestion.  If interested in the
diatomaceous earth or other possible pest control ideas that aren't along
the lines of Raid bug bombs, check out the gardening places that sell
organic gardening items.  Many of them sell various pest control items
that may have some application for you.  Just because something is an
"organic" product doesn't mean that there are not dangers associated with
it.  Read the warnings carefully and do your research.
 
-kim
 
Kimberly Burkard  |             _    Everything I needed to know in
                  |      _____C .._. life, I learned from my ferret:
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[Posted in FML issue 4261]