Johnnie Thornton

thanks Cris, that is what I have been considering doing.

I had a tank/pond on my 10 acres in central Texas and it would not hold water. I recently had a new fenceline cleared of trees and brush. I had the catepillar operator push the wood into the old tank/pond and then fill it over with the tank/pond dam. I plan on making this my fruit orchard. Anybody have any ideas if this is a good idea or bad one? Anne, would this be a good idea or do I need to plant something else here and move the fruit trees below the filled in pond?

Thanks Herbguy.  I saw the flea repellant Pennyroyal when dried was an excellent flea repellant.  If I plant the Pennyroyal where I have the fleas and let it go to seed, would the drying effect of the plants as they decompose drive the fleas away.  I have to find a cure for flea housing.  I have removed most of the organic materials which are not turned over in the soil and would like to repel the fleas once and for all.  How about insects?  Are there insects which make fleas dinner?  My problem with insects are that my chickens are expert insect eaters and make short work of whatever I bring on my place.  Thanks again.

Mr. Wheaton, my problem is in my barn.  I bought 10 acres with an old tractor shed which I have turned into my barn.  I kept my son-in-laws dog in a large dog kennel.  It was not a day and I noticed the dog scratching.  I immediately thought ticks, since the area is kind of wooded.  As I checked the dog, I could see the fleas just jumping around.  My question is does the DE work for outside flea infestations also or is there something else I should do.  I am sure my rooster and hens probably have the same problem.  My rabbits so far have been spared.  Look forward to your answer.  Love your podcasts, articles and discussion forums.  Wish I had visited the permies.com sooner.  Thanks.