10-10-2007, 09:22 AM
Google "diatomaceous earth centipede" to see if that would suit you.
One link:
http://www.epinions.com/content_100422749828
Diatomaceous earth is basically naturally-occurring powdered glass that is irritating and dessicating to creepy-crawlies of all types. (No idea what it does to coquis!
)
It's not toxic, but use a dust mask during application. It can be sprinkled in out-of-the-way spots that centipedes like to hang out. It can also be used outside, but washes away with rain, so that's not helpful unless it's really dry under your eaves.
I haven't heard about it being used in Puna for centipedes, but I know some folks on the BI use it in carpets to control fleas.
Might be worth a try!
ArtM
Edited by - ArtM on 10/10/2007 13:24:13
One link:
http://www.epinions.com/content_100422749828
Diatomaceous earth is basically naturally-occurring powdered glass that is irritating and dessicating to creepy-crawlies of all types. (No idea what it does to coquis!
)It's not toxic, but use a dust mask during application. It can be sprinkled in out-of-the-way spots that centipedes like to hang out. It can also be used outside, but washes away with rain, so that's not helpful unless it's really dry under your eaves.
I haven't heard about it being used in Puna for centipedes, but I know some folks on the BI use it in carpets to control fleas.
Might be worth a try!
ArtM
Edited by - ArtM on 10/10/2007 13:24:13