How Do You Control Fleas In The Back Yard Using Cedar Chips?
This is the year of the flea, with every pet owner spending hundreds of dollars to get them under control in the house and back yard. But there are safer and more natural methods than the chemicals we find at our local pet shops and commercial markets. One such example is cedar chips. Go to the local store that might carry wood chips. Usually Wal Mart or the farm feed supply stores carry it (Tractor Supply, Orschelin, etc.). Small bag can be purchased for grilling or the larger bags (50 pounds for about $20-25)for outside usage. Before spreading the cedar chips, rake the yard free of dog poop, old chewed up toys, dead branches, or anything else the lawn mower might destroy and spread even more! Thoroughly spread the wood chips around the years, especially focusing on areas where the dog lays, plays, outside the house entrance, or toilets. More is better! If it rains a lot, this will need to be replaced on a weekly basis. When mowing the lawn and cedar chips, make sure all pets and smal
