Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:54:56 -0400
From: Mark Brumsey
Subject: Fleas
Fleas are attracted to heat (your dog). Biggest shallow pan you have (think big pie plan and then bigger if you can) Hand a light bulb over pan, even a gooseneck lamp. Apply layer of oil – used motor oil is ideal (of Gulf oil spill residue!). Fleas jump towrd light and fall into oil and are no more.
John Dykers
Don’t step in oil pan!
Use soapy water rather than oil as the surface tension is nil and the fleas will sink in it also. I use a small amount of dish washing detergent in a pan of water when flea combing cats. Much less chance of damage if spilled.
Mark