Top Ten Mite Questions

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1 DR Ben s evictor-a possible solution for mites, insect infestation at homes, businesses, motels Top Ten Mite Questions Top Ten Mite Questions From Our Customers 1.) Do essential oils work as well as chemicals against mites? Are essential oils as strong as chemicals? Do mainstream doctors use them? Essential oils are not just homeopathic remedies used by natural doctors. Within the mainstream medical community, it is widely known and accepted that essential oils are quite powerful against parasites, including fleas, ticks, mites and bedbugs. In an article released by the National Library of Medicine, essential oils are characterized as effective alternatives for chronic scabies mite cases where permethrin and lindane fail. (View Source.) This doesn t mean you shouldn t consult your doctor or use the chemical cream prescribed by your dermatologist. No two mite cases are exactly the same, and different people may have unique allergies or sensitivities, which makes it nice to have options. All mite treatment regimens should begin with a comprehensive consultation with a medical professional. We are simply here to provide organic alternatives for those who don t respond well to chemicals. 2.) Is your cedar oil formula safe for humans? Humans tend to tolerate cedar oil pesticides quite well, but you should always consult your doctor if you suffer from a serious or chronic illness that affects your immune system. The Environmental Protection Agency classifies cedar oil as a low risk pesticide. Permethrin the chemical most pest control operators use against mites is classified as a likely carcinogen. Lindane, a chemical commonly found in lice and scabies treatments, is classified as a probable carcinogen. As with any topical pesticide, our organic formula should not be ingested by humans or animals. Direct eye contact should be avoided. A painter s mask should be worn when using ANY type of fogging solution for pest control purposes, including our organic fog solution. Humans and animals should be removed from the home during fogging procedures. Occupants may return in 4 to 5 hours. For a deeper discussion of safety measures, see our fog machine instructions.

2 3.) Is your cedar oil formula safe for dogs, cats and horses? Dogs and horses tend to tolerate cedar oil pesticides very well, but you should always consult your veterinarian when treating sick or elderly animals. It is often reported that cats are uniquely sensitive to essential oils because their fragile livers can t metabolize the phenol compounds. According to GreenPaws.org, essential oils that are safer for cats include cedarwood, lemongrass, peppermint and rosemary. In rare cases, ingestion of our product may cause lethargy or vomiting in cats. The same is true of ANY flea product or shampoo, be it chemical or natural. When in doubt, do a patch test to see how well your cat tolerates our formula or apply an Elizabethan cone to prevent your cat from licking its fur during treatment. If your cat is already responding well to a chemical treatment prescribed by a veterinarian, continue that course of treatment and save our product to treat carpets and furniture. For a deeper discussion of this topic, visit our animal safety page. 4.) What s in Dr. Ben s Evictor? What are the active and inactive ingredients? Our organic indoor formula contains 10% cedar oil and 90% hydrated silica. Silica is the name given to a group of minerals composed of silicon and oxygen. The cosmetic industry frequently uses silica to promote superior penetration of the active ingredients in hair and skin products. Silica is the carrier agent that helps our product penetrate the exoskeleton of insects to deliver the active ingredient more effectively. Since mites and insects breathe through pores outside their bodies, this is particularly important. Note that our indoor product is especially formulated not to stain clothing, carpets, curtains and furniture. Since the formula is premixed, you should not add water. Our outdoor formula contains 85% cedar oil and 10% ethyl lactate (an organic solvent derived from corn). Note that the outdoor product is a concentrate. One quart makes eight gallons of solution for the treatment of yards, barns and vegetable gardens. Since oil and water tend to separate rather quickly, ethyl lactate helps the solution stay mixed for even coverage of wide areas. The formula is specifically designed to combat insects that destroy food crops without harming vegetation. The outdoor formula is also very popular with dog breeders and pet owners who wish to control a wide range of parasites in the grass. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! 5.) How many times do I have to fog or spray with Dr. Ben s Evictor before the mites in my home are gone? How much of your product should I buy? Do I need to get a fog machine?

3 It depends upon the type of parasite you re battling. Every case is different. Certain species of mites are more resistant than others, and some homes are infested to a much higher degree than others. The following guide may help you to determine how aggressive your pest control measures should be. The Human Scabies Mite: The human scabies mite is a tenacious organism that burrows under skin and lives on the host. Fortunately, it can t live away from the host for more than a few days. Fogging is not necessary, but it s important to spray couches and beds to avoid re-investing yourself or spreading the infestation to others. Continue treating surfaces and skin until there s no more evidence of skin infestation. To reduce the number of times you must spray couches, avoid lounging around the house with uncovered skin. Choose long-sleeved pajamas over shorts, and pay special attention to the way you handle laundry. A one-gallon purchase is optimal for the scabies customer. This should provide enough for ongoing treatment of skin and routine misting of furniture. Visit our laundry page for a deeper discussion of how to kill mites on clothing. The Sarcoptic Scabies Mite: The sarcoptic scabies mite is a form of mange that generally comes from pets. Unlike the human scabies mite which is primarily transferred through skin-to-skin contact or direct contact with infested surfaces, the sarcoptic mite can jump to a new host from the floor. It s a good idea to wear socks around the house, as these mites often attack feet and ankles. Thankfully, sarcoptic mange mites tend not to persist on humans or burrow under human skin. For added protection, spray your socks with our indoor formula, which acts as a repellent as well as a skin treatment. Since infected pets often wander throughout the home and relax on couches and easy chairs, wide area spray treatment is quite necessary. Spray carpets evenly, and mop hard surfaces with a Swiffer pad saturated with our indoor formula. Be sure to treat couches, easy chairs and dog beds. Continue treating carpets and dogs until pets show no signs of mange. A two-gallon purchase is optimal for most homes below 1,500 square feet. Fogging is considered optional for this type of infestation. Rodent Mites: Rodents have a strong tendency to die behind walls, leaving their mites behind. Rodent mites often go unnoticed until extermination efforts eliminate their hosts and force them to feed upon humans and pets within the home. Fogging is highly effective against mites that settle on walls, floors and furniture. You may have to fog more than twice, as mites hiding behind walls will eventually come out to seek new hosts. Therefore, it will be necessary to keep treating until crawling and biting sensations disappear. Fogging is highly recommended, as these mites are known for disbursing throughout the home. Begin with one gallon per 1,000 square feet and get enough to treat the home twice in 72 hours. If your home is 1,000 square feet, start your rodent mite agenda with two gallons. If your home is 2,000 square feet, start with four gallons. If there s a rodent problem on your property at large, it s wise to begin an outdoor pest control maintenance program. We suggest spreading our cedar granules around the base of your home to discourage mites from entering cracks and crevices around the foundation. These are not your average cedar chips from the hardware store. They are

4 extremely potent red cedar granules richly impregnated with oil. Repellent properties last up to two months. Bird Mites: Bird mites tend to enter homes by the thousands. Red Poultry Mites (Demanyssus Gallinae) can live up to nine months without a blood meal. In other words, hidden bird mites can stay away for long periods and come back to bother occupants after an initial infestation is thought to be resolved. Fogging is highly recommended. Begin with one gallon per 1,000 square feet and get enough to treat the home twice in 72 hours. If your home is 1,000 square feet, start your bird mite agenda with two gallons. If your home is 2,000 square feet, start with four gallons. Collembola: A springtail infestation can be particularly chronic because these resilient hexapods aren t natural parasites. They can feed upon mold, paper, cardboard and cotton materials within couches and mattresses. Carbon dioxide traps can be particularly useful in luring them out of hiding places before fogging with our organic indoor formula. Springtail customers often report that mattress encasements aren t enough to stop the cycle of infestation. If your bed is chronically infested, you may want to replace it with a good inflatable mattress. Avoid inflatable mattresses coated with cloth material and go for plastic surfaces that can be sprayed or wiped clean with liquid pesticides. Don t introduce new beds and couches until you re sure the infestation is gone. With liberal use of organic pesticides and advanced trapping techniques, PEOPLE DO GET THROUGH THIS. Fogging is highly recommended. Begin with one gallon per 1,000 square feet and get enough to treat the home twice in 72 hours. If your home is 1,000 square feet, start your springtail agenda with two gallons. If your home is 2,000 square feet, start with four gallons. 6.) How can I tell what type of mite is infesting me? A formal identification of the organism infesting your home or skin can only be obtained from a degreed professional with a microscope. However, certain environmental factors can provide clues as to what kind of mite you may be dealing with. If you ve found abandoned bird nests in your attic or gutters, bird mites may be the culprit. If you ve recently dealt with a rodent infestation, rodent mites will be your prime suspects. If you have pets, mange mites could be the enemy. If you feel sensations of being swarmed by several micro tiny creatures at one time, springtails or straw itch mites could be the enemy. This list of generalizations is not meant to serve as a guide for medical diagnosis. The idea that springtails can bite or infest humans is still disputed by most doctors, but there is compelling evidence to support claims that springtails are the culprit behind mysterious itching and crawling sensations in mold infested homes. Politics aside, pest control professionals agree that springtails are quite capable of infesting homes by the millions. The only dispute lies in their ability to bite or infest skin. For a deeper discussion of the collembola debate, consult our article on springtails.

5 7.) How can I tell the difference between a mite and a springtail? When viewed under a magnifying glass or microscope, bird and rodent mites look like tiny spiders. Scabies mites resemble tiny turtles. Springtails look like little insects. Most species will have a tail-like appendage known as the furcula. It s possible you won t spot the tail right away, as it may be tucked up under the abdomen. When in doubt, use Google Image Search to find pictures of common mites that bother humans. If you don t own a magnifying glass, run out and buy one immediately. No mite infested home should be without one! To increase your chances of catching a glimpse of random attackers, keep one magnifying glass beside your bed and another near your favorite sofa or armchair. Study your skin the moment you feel a crawling sensation. 8.) How can I trap mites and collect mite samples? The action of pressing tape against skin tends to smash tiny organisms, making them difficult for entomologists to identify. For optimal results, use glue boards. Glue boards are small cardboard panels covered in a super strong adhesive capable of trapping rodents. Place glue boards on the floor near areas where humans relax. It s possible to catch random crawlers on their way to a host. For a suspected springtail infestation, place a small amount of mold at the center of the board. A dime-sized portion of blue mold scooped from a hunk of blue cheese should suffice. (Moldy bait may not entice mites that prefer to feed upon blood or skin fluids.) Each day, study your glue boards with a magnifying glass. Don t be discouraged if you can t capture samples right away. If glue traps don t seem to be effective, you might consider building your own carbon dioxide traps with yeast, sugar and plastic cola bottles. Parasites are not just attracted to body heat and pheromones. They perceive the carbon dioxide humans expel when we exhale. By simulating our breath in the air, it s possible to trap parasites or stir up parasite activity before fogging a room. Even if you aren t able to catch large numbers of mites, carbon dioxide traps can be useful in drawing mites out of their hiding places. 9.) Who can identify my mite samples? Ask a local dermatologist, veterinarian or entomologist. When contacting research professionals at local universities, offer to pay a consultation fee for their time. Remember that they are busy individuals who aren t exactly looking forward to your call. It might be better to make an offer through or contact a scientific laboratory that offers this service for a fee.

6 10.) Do you offer a money back guarantee? Money back guarantees connected to mite control products and services are very difficult to find. More and more pest control operators are refusing to work in mite infested homes. Companies that still accept mite jobs are obligated to tell clients that they will probably have to come back and spray multiple times. Mite infestation is a maintenance problem that involves much work and many lifestyle changes. Doctors can t guarantee permethrin creams, salespeople can t guarantee natural skin tonics and natural soap manufacturers can t guarantee their richly scented products will leave you feeling anything more than refreshed. Bonus Round! More of Your Top Questions Answered. 1.) Are mites more attracted to some individuals than others? Why do mites seem to attack me more than other people living within the home? Is there something about my personal makeup that attracts mites? Candida is popular buzzword worth researching online. Many holistic practitioners believe that mites are more attracted to individuals with fungal infections of the skin or intestinal tract. Springtail customers are especially concerned about battling candida infections. Many insist that they seem to be less attractive to micro tiny attackers when they remove bread, pasta and sugar from their diets. Before embarking upon a mission to discover if there s something about your personal makeup that attracts mites, remember that there are many healthy individuals who battle mite infestations. Bird and rodent mites tend to bother all occupants living within a given space, although people with compromised immune systems can experience much greater irritation from the bites. The same is true of mange mite infestations, particularly those connected to sarcoptic and cheyletiella mites. The human scabies mite is quite adept at infesting anyone who comes into direct contact with it, including young or healthy individuals with no preexisting medical conditions. 2.) Are there any natural supplements I can take to help my immune system battle mites?

7 Many natural herbs and oils are purported to kill fungus and parasites in the intestinal tract. Such substances are said to battle external parasites by strengthening the immune system and turning the blood into a less appetizing delicacy for micro tiny attackers. The following guide is included in our discussion of parasites for research purposes only. Consult a medical doctor or holistic practitioner to determine how much of these substances you can ingest as part of a daily regimen. Beware that natural treatments are powerful, and they can have consequences. For example, raw garlic can thin the blood. It shouldn t be taken by individuals on prescription blood thinners such as Coumadin. Peppermint oil can cause drastic heartburn issues, and it may interact with certain medications. A comprehensive consultation with a naturopathic physician will help you design a daily regimen that doesn t conflict with pharmaceutical prescriptions or worsen existing medical conditions. The modest fee is worth its weight in gold. Patients with chronic parasite issues tend to feel brushed aside by the mainstream medical community, partly because their doctors don t have the time for lengthy consultations in a busy clinical environment. Holistic practitioners tend to spend much more time consulting with clients and designing comprehensive nutritional plans to fit individual needs. Raw Garlic Turmeric (Available in pill form.) Oregano Oil Peppermint Oil Wormwood Coconut Oil Seabuckthorn Oil Royal Jelly 3.) What are some handy products I can buy at the store to treat mites? Customers often ask us if there are any products that can help them feel more comfortable while they wait for our fogging materials and skin creams to arrive in the mail. We are happy to provide a shopping list. If you find this list helpful, you may also like our article on the Top Ten Myths surrounding Mite Treatment. Borax Laundry Booster: Dissolve one cup into laundry water and let your clothing soak for 30 minutes before continuing to the wash cycle. For optimal results, don t overfill your machine. Stuffing too many items into the water is a great way to ensure that garments aren t properly saturated. Giant Ziplock Bags: Store clean laundry in giant Ziplock bags found in the grocery aisle where food wraps are sold. Never get into bed wearing clothing that has touched infested

8 couches or socks that have touched infested floors. For the duration of the infestation, all of your clothing should come from a Ziplock bag. Essential Oils for Skin: When mixed with fragrance free lotion, natural substances such as tea tree and peppermint oil become powerful skin treatments. Unfortunately, most popular oils associated with pest control are sold in tiny bottles. For wide scale home treatment, you ll need about two gallons of specialized fluid that is specifically formulated not to stain carpets, clothing and furniture. More importantly, you ll need a fogging solution that isn t mixed with water because oil and water tend to separate very quickly, producing patchy and uneven results when treating indoors. Our indoor pest control formula does not contain water. It stays mixed for even coverage of wide areas. Windex for Hard Floors: It s possible to achieve a contact kill with Windex or bleach, but these substances have zero residual effects. Mites are free to move back into sprayed territory immediately. This is why essential oils are so popular. They leave lasting aromas that discourage mites from entering sprayed territory. Organic Mosquito Repellents: Since most of our customers report that chemical repellents containing Deet aren t terribly effective against mites, we recommend the lemon eucalyptus brand made by Cutter. This product can be applied to the skin to repel mites while you sleep. Gold Bond Anti Itch Lotion: This product contains enough menthol to make your skin feel tingly. It can safely be used almost anywhere on the body to relieve itching and repel mites while you sleep. For added protection, sprinkle Gold Bond Extra Medicated powder into your bed. Icy Hot Arthritis Cream: This product delivers an extra strong dose of menthol. It can be used as a powerful spot treatment for infested skin, but please consult a physician before using large amounts. Irritated or broken skin may not respond well, and the fumes may be difficult to tolerate when used over wide areas of the body. Vicks VapoRub: This age old product for congestion can keep mites from entering your nostrils at night. Apply a thin strip between the nose and upper lip. Do not apply inside nostrils. If you have special respiratory problems, consult a physician before using any type of essential oil product near your nose. Rhoto-V Ice Drops: For eye irritation connected to the human demodex mite, try this refreshing menthol product available without a prescription at most pharmacies. Note that over-the-counter eye medications should not be used to replace antibiotic drops prescribed by doctors for conditions such as conjunctivitis or ocular Rosacea. Think of them as soothing remedies to help you feel better while waiting for an appointment and a prescription. Glue Boards: Place them near areas where humans relax to trap crawling mites searching for hosts.

9 Lint Rollers: It s possible to collect mites from clothing using a lint roller. Note that samples collected in this manner are difficult for entomologists to identify. L.E.D. Lights: When placed on the floor in dark rooms, these lights can draw mites out of hiding places. Air Filters: Large numbers of our customers have reported seeing unidentified organisms that seem to float through the air, like dust caught in a stream of light. We cannot provide a formal diagnosis regarding micro tiny organisms that haven t been identified by a professionals with microscopes, but we can deliver a solid tip to battle this unexplained phenomenon. Start with a dark room and place an L.E.D. light on the floor in front of an air filter. Don t be afraid to purchase the most powerful freestanding air filter you can find at your local Walmart. Love yourself as we love you. This is no time to go cheap! The advice delivered on this website is not intended to replace a consultation with a your doctor, veterinarian or dermatologist. A proper mite treatment regimen should include appointments and consultations with medical professionals. We are simply here to provide organic alternatives to individuals who may be sensitive to chemicals. We make no medical claims, and we don t fancy ourselves doctors. MiteTreatments.com Copyright All Rights Reserved. WholesalePesticides.com Your home for wholesale and bulk rates on cedar oil products and do-it-yourself pest control kits. We feature genuine Nature s Defender and Dr. Ben s Evictor Products. Accept no imitations! Aroma therapy grade cedar oil isn t filtered or optimized to our strict scientific standards. We ve added a natural quartz rock carrier that amplifies the insecticide properties to staggering heights without compromising safety. Our formula is so light and pure that it won t stain bedding or harm pets. Wipe out bedbugs, destroy cockroaches, get rid of fleas and ticks, eradicate mites, chase away stable flies, repel mosquitoes, kill mosquito eggs and suffocate mosquito larvae in swimming pools, puddles and ponds. Consultations are always free. Ask how we can help eliminate crop pests and compliment integrated pest management systems in organic farming applications. Testimonials

10 November 19, 2010 Frederick M. Rick Ritter By way of a brief introduction, my name is John Delahunt. I am currently employed as a chemical spray technician for the Parks and Recreation Department of the city of West Palm Beach (license number PB7307). We currently have approximately sixty parks in the city s park system. Another gentleman and I handle all of the pesticide spray duties for all of these facilities. In addition to the routine parks maintenance I am also responsible for the pesticide needs for the numerous dog parks throughout the City. Heretofore, these specific parks are treated twice a month for fleas, ticks, etc. Until we were introduced to your product we used several different insecticides, often on a rotating basis specifically, Permethrin G-Pro, LescoFate, Bifen, Acephate, Orthene and Top Choice. The use of these products, while effective have presented a number of problems, primarily because of their toxicity, cost, difficulties in use/application, and periodic park closures (REI restrictions). We started using your Cedar Oil product on July 7, We spray each dog park on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Since July I can attest to each and every park being free of fleas and ticks as well as other nuisance pests such as ants, bees, and wasps. Aside from being bug free, our dog parks have turned green and become very user friendly to the citizens of West Palm Beach, their pets and also for the staff members maintaining them. For example: We no longer need to close the dog parks on spray days because of the harmless nature of cedar oil thus our parks can remain open to the public at all times. b) We have eliminated the concern of toxicity for pets and owners. c) Personally, I no longer have to wear/use the long list of PPE, such as full body chemical suits boots, gloves, hats, respirators, etc. because toxicity concerns are eliminated and also time is saved. As a result of our success with cedar oil in the dog parks I now carry a full supply, mixed and ready to use in all of our park locations. We have met with great success using cedar oil in our general park areas to reduce or eliminate such pests as fire ants, wasps, bees, white fly, chinch bugs and mole crickets. I have yet to encounter the insect problem that cedar oil will not eradicate. I know your product is designed for use well beyond those listed above, but to date we have not met that challenge. My compliments to you, your company and your trouble free products. Best Regards, John Delahunt

11 P.S. How much money could the city save by doing our own application inside buildings, etc. rather than contracting with outside companies. Frank Rivera Laban Reeves FLEA CONTROL IN THE HOME WITH DR BEN S I am sending this information to you so you can pass it on to other folks. Your DR BEN S is a awesome flea spray for the inside of the house. I tried everything from bombs to soap and never could get rid of the rascals. One tank spray treatment with this product and it was history. It took two of the three gallons I bought to do this large house and all of the furniture. That still cost less than the exterminator was charging me each month and I have gallon left to use on the Pets. And a whole lot less than replacing the carpet the jerk told me I would have to do. I made him do the application for me at no charge. He owed me! I love it. It really made the house smell fresh instead of like a chemical plant. You cannot imagine the sense of relief I have after fighting this flea deliemma for the last 90 days. Thanks for making a safe and effective product. Elaine Bernstien..Jersey City New Jersey DR BEN S AS A ALTERNATIVE TO SPOT DROPS To Doctor Ben at Cedar Oil: I wish I had talked to you five years ago. If I had used DR BEN S my life would be different today. I am so sorry, I just didn t know the consequences of listening to money hungry Veterinarians. I got Niklas as a puppie in A beautiful male Silver Sable German Shepherd. He helped me through the the rough times I had as a middle aged widow. What a dog he was. I did everything right with him, so I thought. The Vet gave him his shots, put him on a science diet and prescribed a regiment of Spot Drops to keep the fleas off him. But I was so wrong. Niklas died young at 5 years. I was heartbroken. I became obsessed with finding out what killed him. My Vet avoided me and objected when I asked for a autopsy. He would not do it. He became extremely angry with me when I took Niklas s body to the University. Now I know why. The autopsy confirmed that I had killed my beloved Niklas. I cried for weeks. Now I am on a mission to save other dogs from unknowingly being killed by their masters. A mission that makes every Vet in the country cringe. And rightfully so. I killed Niklas by using Frontline Spot Drops on him. I actually induced thyroid cancer in him with the chemical called Fipronil. And I also exposed myself to the same carcinigen. I murdered my friend and companion of five years. I will never get over that. Perhaps I can help save someone else from the horrible guilt I must live with.

12 Please post this to the Testimonial page of your website with a link to the following publication related to the use of Frontline, Advantage, Adams, Bio Spot, Defend and Zodiac Spot on Pesticides. I am sure there are many more I didn t name. This is a multibillion dollar revenue stream for the Chemical Companies and the Vets of America are their partners in crime. After talking to you Dr. Ben, I see how foolish I was. The theory of using my Niklas as a magnet for fleas and letting him kill them for me using poisons in his blood stream is downright stupid. One spray of DR BEN S kills them instantly and does a pretty good job of keeping them off for many days. I know because I now have a new Niklas in my life and rest assured, the local Vet will never see the likes of me or Niklas II anywhere other than the courthouse. Incidentally, I drive by his clinic everyday on the way to work. He has a flashing sign that says Get Your Frontline Here. My advice to folks reading this testimonial, print a copy of the following publication and confront your Vet with it immediately. Quit using the Spot on Drops and Get some Cedar Oil DR BEN S. As for you Dr. Ben, perhaps you need to step up and tell the World what you have known for years about these chemicals! Silence is not noble! Katherine Mindy Sensha..San Francisco California DR BEN S FOR FLEA CONTROL ON DOGS Hello at Cedar Oil I recieved my gallon of DR BEN S flea killer late yesterday. I sprayed my three dogs immediately and it instantly killed the fleas on them. WOW. That Cedar Oil is lethal to fleas. I was using that store bought spray but it never killed the fleas. It just moved them around on the dog and made them bite more. When I sprayed the Cedar Oil they were dead before it hit them. I checked this morning to make sure it wasn t a dream. Where there used to be fleas on their belly and in their leg pits and groin area, not a flea. I checked their back side, ears and tails, no fleas. For the first time in weeks they slept all night. Good stuff that DR. BEN S. The dogs really shine and smell good. Why don t the Vets know about this product? It would be much better treatment than what they now use that does not work. Denise Whitaker.Charlotte, North Carolina FLEA BOMBS DON T WORK You were right Dr. Ben, you told me the bombs were a waste of money and they would not kill the fleas. My husband would not believe me and went to some exterminator supply store and bought a whole case of them. They assured him that they would easily kill the fleas. They told him it was the same stuff that Terminex and Orkin used. He let off all twelve at once in different rooms. So much for that. Never killed the first flea anywhere. Just aggravated them and caused them to breed. I used the gallon that came in the DR BEN S KIT and that neat sprayer. Killed them all in one sitting. Smells good in the house now. The Cedar covered up all the horrible

13 chemical smell the bombs left behind. Now if I can get over the horrible sinus infection I got from the bombs I will learn to live again. My doctor suggested I not use insect control chemicals in the house. He said they cause a lot of problems with the immune system in people and their animals. Says he canceled his exterminator contract years ago. He has my undivided attention. I ll just use the DR BEN S. It really works good. Thanks for helping me Ben. Lois Knutson Memphis, Tennessee THE DEMISE OF THE BED BUGS Hello Dr. Ben. Thanks for helping me through the most horrible event of my life. In my 68 years of life I have never been so embarrassed, humiliated and overwhelmed by anything like I was from the recent Bed Bug infestation. Until I talked to you it appeared that everything I did to combat the problem made it worse. It also sucked my purse dry.! The church asked me to house some missionaries for them that were on a furlough. I guess that is where the bugs came from. I don t know that, but I have to satisfy myself they came from somewhere. Ben, I had thousands of them. Evidently they had been here for a while and had been multiplying at full throttle. I never knew I had them until my grandkids came to stay for the summer. I live in a rural setting just outside of Richmond. My bedroom is down stairs. The kids stayed upstairs in the three bed rooms their parents resided in when children. They kept complaining about insect bites so I called the exterminator. He comes every month and sprays the house and yard for me. He said he found nothing in the house but sprayed extra heavy in the upstairs rooms. One night little Jill woke me up screaming. I went upstairs and there were bugs all over her bed. When I turned on the light they all started disappearing. I let her sleep with me that night and the next day I called the exterminator back to do something. He said there was nothing he could do since he just sprayed the rooms a week ago and the chemical he used was very toxic and he could only apply it once a month. I felt like I was getting fed a line of BS so I went to the Internet searching for a solution. I found all kinds of them and I tried them all. Snake Oils. Not one of them worked. By now all three kids were sleeping with me downstairs. I was desperate for a solution. As a last resort I called my Ex husband in Houston. He heard you talking about the product you made for the Army on the radio one day. I googled Dr. Ben Oldag and found you at Cedar Oil. Long story short, I purchased the fogger and several gallons of the DR BEN S and we fogged the whole house and the attic. Ben, you wouldn t believe all of the dead bugs we found the next day. And the Bed Bugs, like you said, a lot of them were hiding under the bed in the hollow box spring cavity. Literally hundreds of them. Those in the walls, it appears that fogging the attic killed them. When I pulled the electrical plug covers off they fell out dead all over. Incidentally, I fired the exterminator like you suggested. I will do my own bug control from now on. Those exterminator guys are a joke. I think he was spraying water. By the way, the kids and I made brownies today (Thanksgiving Day) and are sending them to you for Christmas. They will be here for two weeks over the holidays and they thank you very much for the bug free beds! I can tell my story now. It has a happy ending, thanks to you and the fine folks at Cedar Oil. Bye the way, I ordered the INDOOR OUTDOOR FLEA ERADICATION KIT for my sister in Florida. It will be her Christmas Present. Everytime I go to visit her the fleas eat me alive. Guess we will stop that nonsense!

14 Wilma Marie Conklin Richmond, Virginia CONTROL OF HEAD LICE WITH DR BEN S Hello Dr. Ben.. Thanks for the tip on the Head Lice. We solved the problem in two hours. I did what you said and sprayed the boys head with the DR BEN S. I put the shower cap on his head and sent him to watch TV while the solution did it s magic. WOW. I easily combed out every louse and nit, put him in the shower and that was the end of the horrible head lice episode. I am not so sure why these harsh chemical treatments are reccommended for head lice issues. They won t work! I spent a lot of money on that snake oil the school nurse had me buy. I think I own part of the Drug Company now. That crap is really expensive and all it did was make my kids head raw and sore and kept him throwing up all of the time. His hair turned to straw from the stuff. After two rounds of that I decided I better not use it anymore. My friend suggested I call you and see if there was a Non Chemical way to get rid of these parasites. I did, thank god. As to the boys hair, the DR BEN S made it come back soft and natural. In fact, I think I will put some on my head to stimulate my hair condition? Anyway, thanks for the advice and I will be sure to pass the word about this wonderful product. Janice Mitchum RN Minneapolis, Minnesota TESTIMONIAL FROM A MOTEL OWNER Okay Cedar Oil, I am a believer. I drove down from Austin Saturday Morning, stepped up to the plate and purchased a case of the DR BEN S solution and the Tri-Jet Fogger. I got back to Austin by 2:00 PM and started fogging the Motel Rooms. Got all 120 of them done by 6:00 and had full occupancy by 2 AM this morning. Folks are checking out as I write this and not one flea bite complaint. That is the first time in many months. Everyone is full of compliments about how fresh the rooms smell! You win folks. I like this comfort level. Since there is no license required to fog this substance my house keepers can do the treatment. I already sent a to the exterminator we have used for 15 years and bid him farewell. I wish I had the money I spent with him all those years. I don t even want to tell you how much that is. I am going to do as Dr. Ben suggested and fog the rooms once a month as a preventative maintenance agenda. Also, for what it is worth, the smoking rooms took on a whole new aroma. I instructed the cleaning ladies to do a quick fog in those specific rooms at least once a week to keep the tobacco odor under control. Thanks for a greattttttttttt product. I would love to give the name of the Motel in this testimonial but cannot because we are a member of a National Chain. But I want you to post this to your website so other motel operators can experience the awesome results this cedar oil agenda provides to the hospitality industry. And to be sure they know it will save them a whole lot of money in the end. Maureen O Riley, Manager A Motel in Austin,Texas

15 ELIMINATION OF EAR MITES USING DR BEN S I just wanted to pass this tid bit of infomation on to folks that have dogs suffering from Ear Mites. Several good streams of DR BEN S into the ear canal along with a quick ear massage put a end to my Shepherds suffering. I could tell he got instant relief from the treatment. I had already killed every flea on him using the product. Perhaps this news will help someone else who is experiencing a ear mite problem with their dog. Sharon Whitaker..Boise, Idaho THE FAMOUS ORKIN MANS STORY So that everyone knows, the Orkin man came today for the last time. His incompetence was just to much to bear. He gave me some song and dance about not being able to get the fleas under control because they were required to use safe products! Safe for the fleas, that was obvious. Seven treatments and not one dead flea except from old age perhaps. So I asked him to put down the DR BEN S I purchased from Dr.Ben. He said he would have to deduct his cost of the chemical from the $ he charges for the service call. That was a whopping $4.96 he computed. Exterminator charges are based upon a multiplier of 25 times chemical cost. He would have to charge me a fee of $ to do the application. I ran him off, went down to the local hardware store and bought a tank sprayer for $9.95 and came home and did the treatment myself. Quite frankly, I enjoyed the task. I wanted those damm fleas dead more than anything in the World. They are now! I actually had fun sending them back to hell. You might think about posting this to your testimonial page just to give folks a heads up on the best way to get rid of fleas and exterminators. Same Same to me. I spent $ with Orkin for nothing other than a non stop chemical headache. I spent $ for DR BEN S. Headaches gone and so are the fleas. Thank God for that. Jeanette Rodriguez Albuquerque, New Mexico TESTIMONIAL RELATED TO A FLEA INFESTATION Good morning Cedar Oil Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know we are having a Flea Free Day at the Jackson home. It is the first in many months thanks to your wonderful products. I don t ever want to live again the horrible flea infestation we had in the yard that then migrated to the house. Not only was it embarrassing, it was costly. When I look back at all of the useless trips I made with the dogs and cats to the Vet and the countless return treatments the exterminator charged me for, I want to vomit. For years I paid dearly for a insect control service I never really received. At days end there is no doubt that the stuff they were spraying was either

16 water or something the fleas were immune to. He got fired. In any event, problem solved. Not only did the PCO Choice you sold me get rid of the fleas, it killed the mosquitoe and a bunch of other pests. I use the Best Yet on the animals and they love it. Keep up the good work Dr. Ben. Life is good, again. The Jackson family of 3 dogs, 2 cats and 4 humans..tampa, Florida FLEA CONTROL ON DOGS USING DR BEN S To everyone at Cedar Oil Thanks for helping me through my flea deliemma. As I told that lovely lady Danae on the phone, I raise show dogs for a living. Somehow my Kennel got a flea infestation and life for my babies and me has been miserable ever since. Not any more. Danae let me talk to Dr. Ben about the horrible sores the fleas had created in the dogs leg pits and groin area. He was right when he said the DR BEN S would help heal the areas if I would just use it liberally in the sockets. It makes me wonder what I am paying my high dollar Vet for. He had me spraying some chemical on them three times a day and all it did was make the dogs uptight. Never did kill one flea. I know after talking to Dr. Ben it was a nerve agent of some sort that the fleas have long been immune to. The only nervous system it attacked was that of my dogs. Believe it or not, they now sleep all night! I have been raising show dogs for twenty years and have never found anything that will work like your Cedar Oil products do. I dare you to find a flea on any of my dogs after using the DR. BEN S. It is a awesome product. It really does kill them instantly. I know now why the Army chose it above all of the rest for killing the fleas in Iraq. Tell Dr. Ben thanks for helping me. He is a Prince. Sherrie Hill Hill Show Dogs Inc Los Angeles, Ca. TESTIMONIAL RELATED TO SCORPION CONTROL Hi Cedar Oil Thank you Dr. Ben and Cedarcide. Just a note to let you know what a wonderful product PCO Choice is. In the last year I have wasted over 1200 dollars with a National Exterminator Company from Phoenix trying to get this infestation of Scorpions in my home under control. In April my three year old daughter got bit on the toe when going to the bathroom one night. It was a horrible event. She spent seven days in the hospital. For a while the Doctors were anticipating leg amputation but thanks to a new serum they finally got the poison out of her system. I have been told we are lucky and that the bite could have easily killed little Amy. A college friend of mine from Texas told me about Cedar being a Scorpion Chaser. She said her daddy spread Cedar Granules around the outside of the house and barn to keep the rascals away. She contacted him in Marble Falls and got your phone number for me. I called and talked to the inventor of PCO, Dr. Ben Oldag. He said to spray the watered down concentrate in the house first and then do the yard with the sprayer that hooks up to the garden hose. I followed his instructions exactly. Then I put some of the Cedar Granules around the foundation of the house

17 as a extra protection. I want you to know my husband and I counted 22 Scorpions exiting the house during treatment. It really roots them out of hiding. Since that time I have not seen one. My husband gets up at night and looks for them with a flashlight but has never found another one. For a mere $100 dollars spent with Cedar Oil I have solved my Scorpion deliemma. I demanded a refund from the Exterminator Company today and then I cancelled my contract. I have since learned that they were spraying Pyrethroids in my home. The only thing they were killing was me and my family. I hope you post this testimonial on the Cedar Oil website so other folks can get up to speed on how to control Scorpions without hospital time and giving the family jewels to the thieving Exterminators in return for ZERO results. I fully intend on suing them for the money I paid and the grief they have caused my family. THANKS AGAIN Cedar Oil and Dr. Ben. If you ever come to the Phoenix area let me know. I want to give you a big hug and buy you a steak dinner. Katrina Louise Jarvis Apache Junction, AZ PESTIGATOR AND SNAKE TESTIMONIAL TO MY GOOD FRIENDS AT CEDARCIDE INDUSTRIES I bought my retirement dream home in the foot hills of the High Sierra mountains never dreaming I would share it with the Snakes and Mosquitoes. My property backs up to the beautiful river lined with rocks on the shore line. Unfortunately the rocks harbor the Rattle Snakes and every day they come to my yard to hunt for insects and rodents to eat. I was scared for my horses and my dogs which would keep me awake all night barking at the snakes. I bought some NOCDOWN III from your Cedar Oil store on the internet. I sprayed it around the house and barn area with the hose end sprayer provided with the product. I noticed that the snakes would not come any closer than the distance I sprayed the cedar oil. That was neat. I also had the same result with the Mosquitoes. Last winter I had the handyman run some water pipes on the fence line around the property with sprinkler heads every 100 foot. I bought the Pestigator your salesman suggested, hooked it to the pipes and once a day I run it for several minutes and spray the area with the Cedar Oil. I have not seen a Snake on my property since. My neighbor has a lot of them. It is okay because he is a snake himself. Thanks Cedar Oil. My dogs and I sleep very well every night. And we don t have any Mosquitoes at all. Please ship me another case of Cedar Oil. You should have my credit card information on file. Thanks in advance. Three Rivers Kay,Three Rivers, California LETTER FROM LISA IN HOUSTON, TEXAS Thank you so much for Cedarcide products. My father died at midlife from pesticide poisoning. I watched him suffer with what the doctors so eloquently referred to as PESTICIDE STROKE. In reality it was nerve gas poisoning from the fumes of pesticides he was told were safe. Shortly

18 after that the cancer set in and six months later the Lord took him home. I refused to let my children be exposed to all the household and yard chemicals being promoted on Television. I remember my mother telling me that if a little bit would kill a bug a little more would kill a human. Just remember what happened to daddy. My children are all grown and healthy. I understand that most all of the nerve gas poisons have been taken of the market except for the pyrethrums and they are next. Thank God for that. I work for the paint industry and remember well what a little bit of lead did to people. We found out that we didn t need to use it and today the paints are better than those that contained lead! My neighbor just had installed a bug spraying machine that is constantly spitting out a mist for killing insects. It goes off day and night. They put it on the fence that borders our property without asking me. This concerned me and I asked to see the bottle of stuff they were putting in it. I don t remember the name, knockdown something, but I found out it was chemical free and made by Cedarcide. Thank you! I think I may have been one of your first customers at the Wal-Mart store in Pasadena Texas. That was back in 1994! We buy 10 bags a year of your granules and 1 bottle of that Pet Horse concentrate from a place called Sandy s on the freeway. My husband filled a barrel with liquid he made and we bathe Herbie our 14 year old German Shepherd dog in it once a month. He just stands him up in it and lets him soak! The flies and Mosquitoes leave him alone. For about a 100 dollar bill a year we keep our Memorial Bayou Homestead insect free. I heard about your fogger on the radio and it really sounds good. We don t need it here but the church is going to buy one next week. God bless you and those wonderful products you folks make. Lisa Hawthorne, Houston, Texas TESTIMONIAL FROM EXTERMINATOR IN FOLEY, ALABAMA I am a PCO / Exterminator located in Foley, Alabama. My company is in transition from chemical to organic treatment of residential and commercial properties. We use the Cedar Oil Concentrates and the DR BEN S solutions. We have found that we can obtain quicker and longer lasting results using the Cedar Oil Products than we ever were able to with the Synthetic Chemicals. We can instantly control fleas, bed bugs, mites, ants, mosquitoes, grubs, flies, army worms and numerous other pests. We keep a representative stock of Cedar Oil products for our Do it yourself customers. We stock the Pestigator Irrigation Injection Systems and suggest it is the ultimate in insect control. Folks in the Gulf Coast area of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida are welcome to use our Chemical Free pest control services or shop at our Cedar Oil Store located at 14791A Underwood Road, Summerdale, Alabama. Phone # begin_of_the_skype_highlighting FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting Gene Morris, licensed PCO # Baldwin County, Alabama Letter from Ravenwood Estates Equine Center

19 To BUGS HATE IT, Inc. It was late summer of last year, when Renee West, my boss and developer of Ravenwood Estates, advised me that we would be trying some new pest control products at the Equestrian Center to replace the Pyrethrum-based repellants in our misting system and elsewhere. I was raised around horses and have worked with them most of my life. It s my responsibility to care for these very expensive horses owned by some wealthy homeowners in this exclusive subdivision. And, now I m dealing with the West Nile Virus, So, I ve just been told that someone wants to take away my only defense against mosquitoes. You can understand my skepticism and resistance to change. It s a job I take very seriously, and I love these animals dearly. To my surprise, however, all the products worked just as you described, and your misting system concentrate (Nocdown III) was a tremendous success. Diluted 1 quart to 55 gallons the periodic spray virtually eliminated all flying and biting insects in the stalls, and created a protective barrier around the center against flies and mosquitoes. In addition, the pleasant aroma of Cedar oil. It also seemed to calm the animals and reduced skittishness while working with them. I truly believe the chemical treatments kept them jumpy all of the time. Knowing, too, that your products are chemical-free and environmentally safe for us all gives us a great deal of satisfaction and relief while working in and around the area. As a result, we recently purchased two more cases of the Cedar Oil concentrate, and you can expect more orders in the future. Sincerely, Denise Irish, Manager, The Equestrian Center TESTIMONIAL RELATED TO MUD DOBBERS I have a covered awning between the house and the garage. We call it mud alley. Hundreds of mud dobbers find excitement in covering the bottom side with their evil work. I spent a afternoon cleaning the tunnels off the ceiling and then sprayed some PCO Choice there and all around the area. To date, 1 month later, no dobbers. Hallelejuia. I like this product! Pricilla Majors Jackson, Mississippi Pestigator Testimonial from Maryland To whom it may concern at Cedar Oil: I just wanted you to know that for the first time in the many years we have lived here my husband and I can now enjoy the outside. I am the person from Maryland that purchased the Pestigator from you on the internet store and my son installed it to go off one time a day in the morning. WOW, does it ever work nice. My husband cannot use his legs but has the scooter but the Mosquito s were so bad he had to stay inside. Not anymore. I want you to know you have made two senior citizens very happy. Thank you. Mary Anne and Theodore Bradly