Stryder, I can certainly tell that your recent experience has you thinking in the right direction. I have used seven dust 5% directly on reptiles; 45-60 minutes in a pillow case, lightly dusted with no ill effects. But I do not recommend to anyone using any product around reptiles except for those that are formulated specificly for reptiles. Seven Dust is very dehydrating and any animals exposed should be rinsed and then soaked after treatment. Also provided plenty of clean water afterward. I have used this as a treatment for snake mites for over twenty years with very good sucess. I am not sure however that I would use it on the carpet in my house due to any residual effects it may have without the carpet being shampooed. I dont think I would rely on vacuming to completely remove the product, plus it may spread it far and wide as I believe was your case. I don't know if you read the entire article I attached to a response to one of J3nny's post, but it stated that flea powder can remain active for up to two and a half months in carpeting. Thats a pretty long time.



Jeff

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