Not too sure what you mean by drugs but glad the DE worked for you . Why not? Fleas like a certain amount of heat. Hi Annie, yes that does make a lot more sense now lol, thank you. Im so frustrated right now. I vaccuumed all upholstered surfaces and carpets (including beds and boxsprings) then sprinkled the DE.left for 6 hrs on the mattress & boxsprings, overnight on carpets and sofa & loveseat. Its rather overwhelming. When preparing it for consumption I mix half a teaspoon DE per cat with a little of the dry cat food that I have soaked for a few minutes in a little water to make a paste. Im convinced and will try using this method to control fleas. Im weak and ripe for the eating!. Hi Allison! The Safer brand of DE does NOT say food grade on the package (at least I couldnt find it). However, there are other alternatives for flea control and I highly recommend that you take a look at and if you would like me to point you in the right direction, let me know what else you have tried and I will help you out . No, you cannot mix water with the DE but I suppose you could wash it off, not recommended though as it will takes ages hehe. Put on your scout cap, and get to work identifying and tackling these pests, utilizing the cultural, biological, and (only if absolutely necessary!) Both living and non-living mulches help deter these pests from your garden. Hi Rhonda! The DE is still a powder so its not gotten wet. Also, Im thinking of just leaving some under the places my cats cant reach, like under the stove. I recommend that you apply it on a hot day just to be sure. Hi Rhonda! I dont know how or when they got so bad but, my home was infested. Diatomaceous earth is a good way to manage any of the following pests: Ants, Bedbugs, box elder bugs, carpet beetles, centipedes, Crickets, Cockroaches, earwigs, Fleas, Grasshoppers, millipedes and Silverfish. Hi Beverly, that will be fine! Effective against slugs, beetles, worms, fleas, mites, and most any spider or insect, it is not much of a concern for larger creatures. How could this be? Hi Desarae, usually the DE works great, quite strange. Planting earlier than adult flea beetles become active in springtime can give your plants a head start on the season. After getting wet from the grass/bushes reapplied. My animals, my husband & I were miserable! My question is, how will DE affect electronics? It will not be effective when wet, but when it dries out, it should have some efficacy.. Since then we have moved so there could have been a few stragglers. Can we still sleep on the bed or avoid for a while? For some reason I thought DE was a white powder. Should every square inch of the floor be covered lightly? Im pretty positive that his article saved my life and my wallet!! Two of my dogs got the worst of the fleas and had some really bad skin problems and tons of loss of hair but they recovered fantastically. And, the dog had been on the foot of my bed.) In Canada, some Feed Stores stock the Red Lake brand. Good question, basically DE is only for non-pet related treatments. I live in south Alabama and they had it at a local tractor supply for $17 for a 40 lb bag. Diatomaceous Earth is a non-toxic powder composed of fossilized, one-celled organisms called diatoms. Thank you everyone for sharing it gives me hope that this will work! Although it can take awhile, it works and I am sure that you will be flea free soon. Have 3 cats, they have no fleas on their bodies d/t using Advantage II for cats, and I dont see any adults crawling around, but I do occasionally feel them crawling on me or in my hair. I had a bad flea infestation in my home. Im ready to give this a try, do I have to leave with my pups (they are 15 and 18 lbs) or can I put the DE down and we stay home???? Get practical pet health tips, articles, and insights from our veterinary community delivered weekly to your inbox. Wow that sounds legit. And it is odorless so they dont freak out from a nasty smell. Im going to order it asap as the poor gals are miserable. If you do have an infestation, take action immediately to avoid further damage, and to remediate this threat to the health of your plants. I over did it the first time I treated my carpets in my bedroom, and filled the whole room with a cloud of dust but it still didnt trigger any asthma symptoms. I get DE from the farm supply store. I would also recommend washing your bedding in HOT water and drying it in a dryer to kill the fleas and their eggs. The strange thing is the bigger cat has stiff type fur, so I cant pop them like I do on the little cat BUT what I am finding now is black dots of ? Anyway, I am wondering how much I ought to do to make sure I dont have anymore fleas in my own house? Hi Sharlon, yes that sounds perfect, good luck! The power of diatomaceous earth for killing fleas in the home and yard has been proven over the years and regardless of what you may have been told, it does work and its very effective. Fleas can live on humans but its not their preferred target. I am vacuuming daily and re-sprayed the house today (7 days later). Hope that helps, best wishes for your future baby! Hope that helps! I need some help, this is consuming me. I need to have these gone by Friday and I am desperate to get them dead ASAP without using a bug bomb. Hopefully this will eliminate the problem! Is it because there are still eggs in my home? Im attacking the fleas on all fronts! Hi Madeline. Hi Karen! Now, though, im concerned that the Advantage wont work if there is still DE in their fur. I recommend it is used for the home and sleeping areas. I recommend just using a soapy mixture that is specifically made for your hardwood floors, as most cleaning agents will kill fleas on contact. Thanx for your articles! Julie. What can I use to sprinkle it with so I dont put to much or make a mess Our fleas are getting out of control and this product was recommended by a worker at our local tractor supply I absolutely hate fleas and its driving me crazy trying to get rid of them! She lives with her husband, daughter, three cats, one dog, and a pet dove. Cost from my own pocket. Hi there, my 6 month old kitty got out a bout a month ago and weve noticed a few weeks ago that she broughtback fleas and now my 3 cats are infested, ive done alot of reasearch and my plan is to use dawn to bathe them should i sprinkle some de on them afterwards? None of them worked. All Rights Reserved 2022. For pet flea treatment, you can use a spot on or check out my best flea treatment for dogs article on this site for a few natural methods. DE is not for direct pet application, its pretty much only for your carpets, etc. It is now almost 24 hrs. I bought food grade also but is also brown. Diatomaceous earth powder is the most common form and it usually comes in bags, but is also available in jars and bottles. etc., etc., etc. Diatomaceous earth is extremely effective for killing fleas that are hiding in carpets, either in your home or even outside where your pets might enjoy taking a rest. Alternatively, I have noticed that a number of garden and hardware shops are starting to stock them, perhaps give a couple near your location a call. They will lay the eggs in places where your lamps are at. Hey David! I tell everyone about this but i used the pool grade. or anywhere else, so questions are how bad is the infestation and what do I need to do to get rid of them for good? Leave it on for a day or two and then vacuum up. Additionally, because diatomaceous earth is abrasive, it can also be extremely irritating to the eyes, she adds. Ive been told you cans give them some in small amounts. My dogs have brought fleas into the house and nothing that I have tried seems to work the first two times that I applied it to all of them I put it on with my hands and rubbed it in real good that was the first day that I actually got it. Hope that helps! I read a lot online about mixing equal parts of salt of baking soda. Hi: I am in the third week and there are still signs of fleas. in the floors as it can usually get in there and kill more then just fleas. Do you have a particular recommendation for us? I dont have carpet or grass. Hi, I washed my dog with dawn and a little bit of lavender oil. Its supposed to be completely safe for people and pet use. I put down DE last night and after reading your article I went around and used a broom on the carpets. Natasha,can the DE be used on cloth furniture (sofa etc?). Back in the 1830s, an old farmer discovered a hard substance that he initially thought was limestone. Thank you for all the great information and hard work you have on this site. Also i used the flea traps u suggested as my cat had a bunch of fleas on him and didnt catch anything in any of them. Pleasure Brenda, thanks for getting back to me . 2 adults and 1 kitten about 5 months old. Losing my mind here . The diatomaceous earth powder works well in dry conditions. Sounds like you have a couple good flea fighting tools at your disposal (in the next couple days). Read our complete guide to using DE for more info. Hopefully, she just sprained something the life of ferals. I love your site! Since using the diatomaceous earth also known as d.e., they never had a bed bug problem again. I have bought DE, and have scattered it around the bedroom, but as I understand it, the fleas are just waiting for a body to hatch from larval stage and then leaping on me! Since you have likely done some research on diatomaceous earth before reading this article, its highly probable that you have come across people on forums, blogs and even social media getting rather vocal about the dangers of diatomaceous earth. I will run out and purchase some the first chance I get. I hope you dont have a flea problem anytime soon but if you do, I am glad that you have found a resource on the web that you enjoy. Is this a good sign that the process is working? I just purchased food grade DE and am wondering how many times and how often should I repeat application of the DE on my carpet and furniture and also my yard to get rid of fleas and larvae for good? We are vacuuming twice daily and washing clothing we are wearing and bedding every other day. The reason this works on certain bugs is because it basically like crawling through tiny shards of glass. We have been doing the best we can but the nightmare is that they wander off outside of our yard (we live in the country) and they come back full of fleas. You can apply it, leave it for a couple days and after vacuuming it up, repeat (if you still find fleas). Im so glad I came across your site, Ive read several articles, all very helpful! Do I need to reapply the DE after the gardener is done? Oddly enough I have two 2 year olds and a 16 month old and a 4 & 6 yr old that play on the carpets all the time and have nothing. later. There is no carpet just hard wood flooring and tile. Went to local tractor supply store and they recommended red lake earth diatomaceous with calcium bentonite. Its a pleasure, glad you have found it useful I recommend that you leave the DE down (rub into the carpets, etc.) The powders work. Hi Deb I have been using DE for some time for internal consumption for myself and my cats as it is a brilliant wormer for pets and a marvellous health benefit for all sorts of internal problems etc etc. That is a great question, let me go ahead and answer that! These are the insect that are affected by DE; Ants, fire ants, caterpillars, cut worms, army worms, fleas, ticks, cockroaches, snails, spiders, termites, scorpions, silverfish, lice, mites, flies, centipedes, earwigs, slugs, aphids, Japanese beetles (grub stage), bed bugs, fruit flies, corn earworm, cucumber beetles, corn borer, sting bugs, squash vine borers, thrips, loopers, etc., etc. Also, the comb captures fleas that I squash with my fingernails. I bought a big bag of DE at amazon and sprinkled it all over my carpet on the living room, hallways and bedrooms carpet and left it there for at least 24 hours to be sure. This article will help you choose the right Diatomaceous Earth Vs Nematodes For Fleas with more ease. That being said, thanks to all those that gave tips I will come back each day and read more of them. I just want to get that out the way first. Some of these links may be affiliate in nature, meaning we earn small commissions if items are purchased. You should not dump this product all over your floors, that is not only ineffective but it is a dusty mess for months afterward and it is wasteful. Been fighting them since 10/1. Its an old remedy touted by June Lockhart of Lassie fame, and not only does it help with fleas but also invigorates the health of my cats. Reviewed for accuracy on July8, 2019, by Dr. Katie Grzyb, DVM. Will this one still work just a good as the food grade? I suggest that you just use your hardwood floor cleaner on the floor, it will kill them as well. Howeverour basement is so bad we cant even walk down there anymore. I live in an apartment complex and there is grass, but I am not sure about where my outdoor indoor cat is picking up the fleas. In fact, although they do bite and can make you very itchy, fleas have to find an animal host eventually otherwise they will die. Her primary medical interests are preventive medicine and client education. Hope that helps and thanks for stopping by. I tried the candle in a pool of soapwater but havent seen any fleas floating yet. It is thought to be quite safe for environmental treatment of fleas, whereas other products can be more toxic to pets, children, wildlife, and even adults, says Falk. and a decent spot on treatment for your pets and you should be flea free in no time . Let me know please! They roll around and get the DE on their coats. Yes, although I havent used it for that purpose myself but I have also read that its fairly effective for removing all sorts of internal parasites. I have no carpets (only a few rugs here and there) should i still try this on my hardwood floor? Luckily, there are a few natural food stores in the area that carry DE. Then again in the morning Boo goes outside with other cats around, some are feral. She loves it! Good luck! While it wont hurt your cat (if its the food grade one as I mentioned in this guide), I recommend alternative natural methods like dawn soap and warm water for treating fleas on cats. Better to clean it up?? Although diatomaceous earth is nontoxic to humans . You are and it sounds like you are doing a good job, well played! Ive searched around and found this site about using DE. Hi there, I just purchased the diatomaceous earth and wondered if I should get my dog a bath and flea dip before or after the process on the carpet. Hope that helps! Hi Charlene, it will still be effective. Hi Ronda! Photo courtesy of Auburn University Food Systems Institute. However, if you apply it gently (using a plastic container with holes in the top) like you would apply salt on your food, it doesnt puff up into the air, which is what you want to avoid. Thank you so much for all the great information. I work 10am to 7pm and so I cant vacuum very often? If an extremely large amount is inhaled, people may cough and have shortness of breath. It is best used in conjunction with some DIY flea traps, put out at night (article on this blog), as well as a good spot on (such as Frontline) for your pets. Karen. I will eradicate them but for those of you fighting these DE is an amazing product and I WILL win this fight. I also know I should treat all upholstered furniture.what about clothing, stuffed animals, etc? I couldnt find your example of the flea traps. . The fleas seem to be thriving in it. Just poke little holes in the lid and use that to apply the DE (like a salt shaker). Because even though the article says its safe for lungs, the bag itself (Harris brand, food grade, 100% pure) says the dust can cause permanent lung damage and to wear an approved respirator and goggles and work area should be equipped with adequate dust collection or exhaust ventilation. Diatomaceous earth is found naturally in sedimentary rock and mined to use in industrial products, swimming pool . Hi Barbara! I will be writing about roaches in the next couple months and I will definitely include something about this. It goes a long way to keep fleas off cats. So many theories about where the fleas could have come from, but lets not dwell there and move on to advice on how to get rid of them! Based on previous experience, I think it is OK to massage into the coat initially (avoiding the face), then toweling off the excess. So my two kittens are now in our basement until we can figure something else out.we may just have to bomb the place :-/ I have seen soooo many flees on them but Ive read original dawn is great for killing the fleas on the animals, it did but then we quickly realized ourhome is infested because they keep infesting our kittys. I was so frustrated that I went to a local Feed Store/Co-Op and bought a 4 pound container of Red Lake DE and pounded it into the carpets throughout the whole house. Leave it down for 2-3 days and while its down, put those flea traps in place for night time. We have tried borax, chemical sprays, dawn dish soap .. you name it we have tried it. You can do it whenever you want to treat the area, there isnt really a limit per say. I put it on the floor 3 days ago. Hi Justin! But my question is how does D.E. If you spend $45 bucks, theyll ship to your house for free. Thank you!! Young and recently transplanted plants are particularly susceptible. Anothet woman told us about it. However, after further investigation of its chemical makeup, this soft, often crumbly deposit was actually diatomaceous earth in its natural form. Was just at our vet with two infested kittiesshe gave them a Capstar and used Cheristin topical that lasts 30 days and is only for cats. The dog has not been here at all since that time. How do I use DE on hard surface floors? Hey Stacy! For some reason Im the only one getting a bite. For your dog, there are a number of other natural flea treatments that you can try, check out my dedicated guide on removing dog fleas and let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for all of the great information here. I have been looking for the fgde and found some that said food grade in the info, but was not in the first few words. So far, no scratching for the cat except once today and outside of two flea sightings this morning before treatment Nothing. We have 3 dogs and 3 cats, plus we recently began fostering cats through our local humane society. Our personal observations in field studies in Florida would indicate it is practically worthless. I believe its something I did to myself! Hi Erica, if you get food grade DE, it will not be harmful to your cats (they wont need to leave your apartment), just make sure that you apply it carefully so that it doesnt fill the air with dust hehe. They work for up to 8 months. If your pet is coughing or sneezing, take them to clear air, make sure their bed is up off the ground for a while. Hello Question can this diatomaceous earth food be used to give to my dog to prevent the ticks and fleas? Still, gonna keep going till the traps are ZERO. There are a variety of generalist predators and parasitic wasps that can help in the effort to manage a flea beetle population. However, since it can dehydrate the skin, I highly recommend vacuuming it up after a couple hours and that you keep your infant off the floor during this time. Fold each in half and make a stack. ), please keep them away from DE as due to their small body mass, it can be dangerous.. Its definitely less toxic than that flea spray . And, when you say that essential oils may harm the liver, is this from ingesting the oil by licking it off or by smell alone? 4) For the poster who has bees in her wall: If you can locate a beekeeper or beekeeping club in your area, you may be able to enlist their help to capture and relocate your bees. 3 pounds for just under $16 and free 2-day shipping. The house fells incredibly clean, but our dog is still scratching herself after we placed a flea collar on her and my cat (cat isnt scratching). Nematodes in the families Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae are particularly noted for their capacity to manage populations, while Steinernema carpocapsae are known to manage flea beetle populations in potatoes. Your article was very informative! Hi Marty, diatomaceous earth will work for chiggers and a great defender is keeping grass mowed regularly. My dog has had fleas, we used different topical treatments throughout the months. Is there any thing youve come across that will prevent this? We just had a huge heat wave here in Illinois with heat indexes in the 110s. DE is safe to use on all animals from the very large to the very small, I have even heard of people using it on their snakes and reptiles for mites. Cheers! While the product I recommend is usually white, this definitely doesnt mean that you have the wrong stuff. Is this safe for pets and is it food grade? Rather use DE in the house (carpets, etc.) Check out my fleas on dogs article on this blog , I have reduced the amount of fleas caught in my flea traps to just 1 or 2 in the last few days, last week I caught 42 in just a few days, YUK. I also heard that DE (food-grade) worked well for getting rid of worms in cats. Found the De at our local farm feed & supply store (widely used on farm animals & their sleeping areas). I intend to get some and use it in my pets beds and in my yard. in the article it says that it shouldnt be around kittens, puppiesbout how old should the puppies be before they can be around it. On a side note I did try Natural Care + , I dont know if it did anything or not but it was natural and I could use it on my pets. Hope that helps, share this with your friends! Diatomaceous Earth, known as "DE" for short, is a very fine, chalk-like white powder. Good luck, let me know how it goes . Give it a try though and let me know how it goes. It kills by piercing the body parts of the passers by, or by ingestion, which punctures the internal organs of the pests. Help????? What are the herbs and oils that you use? Hopefully this will give you the confidence to start using it if you are not convinced already. Also, once I dust the house and carpets, how long should I wait to go back into the house without fleas jumping on my legs. Remember, the good bugs are free labor . I have used advantage 2 on my cat for fleas she will not allow me to comb her at all I can however brush her to try and remove eggs. I saw something on here about DE. Its wonderful to see the foam plates with the water empty of fleas. It's also inexpensive, simple to use and much safer than many store-bought detox products or plans. Any brush with stiff bristles . One application often works for multiple years, and helps to protect a wild plethora of fruits and veggies against a host of insect pests. If people are unsure of this product, let me tell you it works. Though imperfect produce is often just as delicious as a potato or tomato with a pristine skin plucked from a plant with unnibbled leaves, do you really want to share those crops with the neighbors? The stray cat, I call him Boo, did not have any fleas all winter. It says its 100% Diatomaceous earth, but then it says that it includes amorphous silica, silicon dioxide, and other oxides. Repeat if needed. Also can you recommend a way of spreading it lightly without using a duster? However, do note that living mulches will compete with the main crop for water and nutrients. That day after we realized we had a problem, we had pest control come in to spray my room, bed, carpet, living room couches, baseboards and everything in my sisters room. I suggest that you get a plastic container (with a lid, in which you put little holes into) and after filling it, you apply the DE as you would use a salt shaker. Hi Natasha, I have two baby pigmy goats, 30 chicks (number to be reduced as soon as I determine which are roosters) that share an enclosed area. Thanks for your suggestion and taking the time to let the community know, I actually really appreciate it! I really dont want to enter that room until I know that they are all dead. You can but its not really the best choice of action, rather use a couple of the other natural flea control methods for your cat. Ive made an old bulk size spice bottle to have more control of where and how much I put down! Hi Momo! Hi Terrie, not sure if Helen will reply so here goes. Hi Carol, do you have pets? My poor cat is losing her fur because of these damn fleas. Hi Diane! Our latest batch of kittens came with their nursing mama in the beginning. Then I brushed it in with a stiff broom. Hi Dave! I have hardwood floors. The flea beetle is approximately 1/16-1/4 inch long, depending on the type. Im wondering if you think it would work to put DE in an A-frame tent? or is the carpet cleaning even necessary? I said that because I have heard that sucking up the powder can damage a Dyson. But any information regarding this application use would be very helpful. Food grade diatomaceous earth may indeed kill fleas in certain instances, but its not the most effective or efficient method of control or prevention, experts say. I have set the soap dish traps and caught 15 fleas in 6 hours again this was 5 days after laying a thick layer of de on the carpet. The floors are concrete, so how much should I put down? Also check my article on flea traps . Diatomaceous Earth is made of siliceous sedimentary rock crushed into tiny particles. I want to leave the DE out as long as possible but have no where to put the kitty really, we have an open flow house. But I was looking for a little more information about the use of it being applied directly on the dog. Hi Heather, thanks for your comment. Will use on carpeting also. I always recommend a decent spot on treatment for that. Which is questionable. How have you been able to defeat flea beetles? You can always put them on it, see if it affects them and then make a decision. You can put DE in the cupboards and anywhere where you think fleas may be hiding. Fleas sometimes dont bite certain people, might have some thing to do with their skin. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is an excellent insect killer that is both nontoxic and long-lasting. First, thank you for the article. It is now December and Ive been treating and cleaning and washing EVERYTHING since September. The last tapeworm meds I got from the vet. I did not have to change their bedding as often as it helped keep down the smell. Many pets, like those who are allergic to fleas, need alternatives that will kill fleas quickly. I have an article on this blog about them, but will email you a link for your convenience. I have three cats, one doesnt have fleas really but the other twoboy do they have fleas. If the infestation is bad, it is safe to use the Cheristin and have the collar one. Let it sit for 8-10 hours and even longer on my furnature and swept it all up. What I bought is only 78% DE, 22% Other. I highly recommend that you rub the powder into the carpets with a broom to make sure it reaches the fleas. Everything Ive read says that birds lungs are very sensitive and to not expose them to chemicals, candles, etc. Thanks for all the feedback! Thank u so much for info, I really appreciate your info please answer. Yes, it can be used on couches but it creates quite a bit of a dust cloud so take it easy hehe. This week sadly my house came in contact with fleas due to my sister-in-law spending the week with me while my husband was in florida at a work conference. But what exactly is it? 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