Recent content by Lils

Sue is a desert tortoise. Yes he roams in the same yard as the dogs.

I too would be concerned about any type of product used by an exterminating company, but would ask for the ingredients before allowing your guy to spray. I checked with my vet and she says diamoteous earth (food grade) is not toxic to a tortoise but can irritate mouth, nose, and membranes so I...

Dog ticks. Live in AZ. They're everywhere in the dirt. Can treat the dogs, but need to treat the yard and keep the turtle healthy at the same time.

Unfortunately I can't do that. The dogs would most likely kill them. My vet also confirmed that this is not the product to use if you have a turtle. Also not good for dogs. Has anyone had any experience with diameters earth?

Thank you.

I am not planting garlic. It is a tick deterrent. Liquid that is diluted with water and sprayed in yard.

Garlic barrier/mosquito barrier. Does anyone know if this product is dangerous to desert tortoise? Need to get rid of ticks in yard.