I read that Food Grade DE needed to be used and the Safer Brand didnt indicate that it was in fact Food Grade. As for the DE, I recommend actually rubbing it into your carpets as it will kill the adult fleas on contact and if any eggs hatch, it will kill the larvae. Let me know how it goes! My indoor cat has fleas and now Im scratching but Im hoping it is just from paranoiaIve been reading up on natural ways to get rid of those nasty things and I came across an essential oil recipe that I was going to try but you said essential oils arent good for cats. 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? Do you have any experience with this product and birds? Hi Electlady! So can I go without cleaning those beds every couple of days if I just keep dust on them? I suggest you brush it into the carpet, leave it for 2-3 days, vacuum it up and repeat if necessary. Thanks so much and I cant wait to hear from you. Ideally dont use it on your cat though, just get a spot on. I even use it on the dogs periodically. I cant even walk across my bedroom without getting bit 3 or 4 times on my feet and ankles. Here are some of the most common. Yes it is safe, just make sure you get the food grade and maybe ask your hubby to apply it as it is rather dusty hehe. 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? ;0). Natasha, We have tried sprays, foggers, DE, traps, boric acid, homemade lemon spray & essential oil spray for the furniture(along with all the others listed), others I didnt even mention for months now & use a monthly rated #1 pet medication for our INDOOR cat & yet everyday fleas are in traps& back on our animal At our wits end . I have already used borax through out the entire house. I usually recommend just a standard bag based vacuum cleaner with no fancy cyclone technologies, etc. I found dead fleas on the carpet and on the hardwood floors. Put it on my dogs and also see a huge difference. And whats the best way to apply it on the carpets so it dont make so much dust? Hey Christy! Just make sure that she doesnt react to it. Just one suggestion though, if you are going to use it on your bed, place it under the sheet as it can make some people cough a bit if it puffs into the air. It even develops collagen in some folks faces. One of the cheapest places to get food grade DE is at a feed supply store. Hi Alissa! Thanks for the prompt response Natasha, I really appreciate the info. Diatomaceous earth for dogs and cats is often recommended as a natural option for keeping fleas at bay. Just how much do I sprinkle on my three pound and eight pound dogs dont want to use to much please help thank u, Hi Kathy! Hi Shelby! i called 311 inspector came after couple of weeks of spray and could not find anything , but my kids still gets bite here n there! The only thing that you need to keep an eye on is that your cat doesnt bring fleas up to your living areas which can potentially spread them around, something you definitely want to avoid. People who have constant itcher/scratchers that switch to a Lamb and Rice,corn and soy free food usually have happy pets within a couple weeks. I use just the neem powder with water to make a paste for my own hair, rub into scalp, leave on for 30 minutes and wash out. Transplanting seedlings that are mature and large is another excellent way to combat flea beetles. Hi Susan, yes it can be light brown. Keep strong! We have had a terrible time with all sorts of bad bugs in our garden this year & I want to avoid this w/my fall crops & next spring. We are getting front line in the morning to treat all 3 of our cats. I do have a question and I am sure it has already been answered but there are so many comments I cant read them all in one sitting. Also, I asked her about the concentration, and she said that there were no other ingredients listed on the packaging other than 100% DE. 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. My dog is 11, & this is our first experience with fleas. My cats are still miserable. The bedbugs were just killed the fleas are hopping on the cats and wandering around with them. Could I do that every morning and expect it to last the whole day? Hey Rebecca! on the patio are mostly gone too. Thank you! I was concerned the DE would affect his breathing or cause respiratory problems since he is so little and the DE is dehydrating . I purchased DE yesterday, and in a hurry to slove the problem, POURED the DE powder everywhere; baseboards, carpets, couches, etc. The DE particles stick to the lipids on the epicuticle (protective layer), which disrupt the lipid barrier, allowing water to exit the insect., But most pet experts are not optimistic about the use of diatomaceous earth for flea control. Do I need to reapply the DE after the gardener is done? I then gave Boo Capstar pills which killed his fleas. However, her milk dried up very quickly and she had to be separated from her litter as kittens sadly do not understand that there will be no milk from that source and youre hurting your mum. Product photos via Arbico Organics, BotaniGard, and Bug Sales. I wouldnt bother about the spoon in the food though. The next day, my sister had used BORAX on EVERYTHING while I was work. Hi Elizabeth! Thanks for your kind words and for sharing those valuable tips with the community, its really appreciated! If you spend $45 bucks, theyll ship to your house for free. Ive dusted my entire house with food grade DE (may have used a bit much, lol) and plan to leave it over the weekend. I am sure that the exterminator knows what he is doing but it will be nice to get some feedback for the community if you get a chance. Because the particles are so small . You can also try using a flea bomb, I have an article that outlines the exact steps and I encourage you to check it out. Hi Natasha, Ive been reading through some great info here on DE & Borax for fleas, but wonder how to effectively use it on hardwood floors if I dont have a vacuum. Hi Pete, thanks for helping Sharon with that great suggestion! I couldnt find any contact on their website. in fact, farmers use it all the time in their animals food (about 3% is the norm) and if you google around a bit, youll see how helpful its been for their health! Hi Alethea! Hope that helps! Additionally, this substance is very cheap and can be purchased at most supermarkets. We got rid of our cat (for good, I have 2 children and just couldnt have the fleas biting them, so I got rid of the main source) and then I did the DE treatment throughout my home. Additionally, because diatomaceous earth is abrasive, it can also be extremely irritating to the eyes, she adds. I live in Canada and SomeHome Hardware Stores carry it Red Lake Earth R.L.E. Rock material, not concrete. I started reading all the comments and now its way past my bedtime! My drugs are white, so I could see the fleas trying to get out of the de. Some recommend tilling under the trap crop once it becomes infested, but this could create a dangerous situation wherein the main crop becomes the primary target. I recently came home from my boyfriends house to find that my cat, and now the house, is COMPLETELY infested with fleas. Before this, I used a mixture do baking soda and salt. Most of the time when someone does not get results from DE, it is because they did not apply it properly or they failed to use additional flea control measures such as daily vacuuming. The DE should be down for a couple days, so as long as you do it then, it should be fine. Can I mix DE with borax when I put it down on the floors and carpet? Im going to use it also and will come back to this site to see if there are comments from others on the matter. Should I have them flea dipped at the groomer and then treat the house while they are away?? Hi Kim! It doesnt but will instantly kill them if they hatch and the food grade one is perfectly safe. The clay makes the DE brown which gets stuff dirty. 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. I also know I should treat all upholstered furniture.what about clothing, stuffed animals, etc? Hi Natasha, I used borax all over my wood floors and carpet 2 days ago, vacuumed it up after 12 hours. I typically use DE for actual areas, not really pets. My recommendation is that you get a monthly spot on treatment for him, this will keep the fleas away and protect him from any further complications. Hi, Why do you advise not rubbing DE on pets directly? I hope you dont mind if I offer some answers/suggestions/info for some of the previous posters questions: 1) DE goes a long way. Hope that clears things up, thanks for your comment! Hope that helps! Does it? Adam, it is important to wear gloves and a mask because if the material enters your lungs it can be damaging. It took me 4 months to get rid of the infestation, July-October and since then I only had to bathe the dogs every once in a while and stopped using frontline for the next 7 months, I stick to DE to treat the house every now and then and no fleas were present. Good luck! I immediately gave him a bath with dawn and rinsed him down with vinegar and water and then dried him. Yes, nematodes and diatomaceous earth can be used together as a pest control strategy against common pests. I have an article on this topic, check out the homepage of this blog . Lisa, can you please tell me which to use in the backyard? In this case, the fleas will be torn apart. & it seems to be starting to help.. Hello Natasha, i think that I understand the concepts, but I have 2 cats that wander everywhere in house, including on counters, tables, our beds, couches, every room! Apparently it will pass through digestive system and can destroy parasites (like worms). They havent itched or had any side effects but Im not sure how to to wait till reapplication. I recommend that you keep using DE, its a fantastic product, especially in homes where there are lots of those cracks, etc. Hope that helps! Do your best to keep tall weeds and old piles of leaves out of the garden where these insect pests may overwinter. Lastly, dont use it on your pets. It arrived this afternoon and my husband has already scattered quite a bit of it around. I have a 3-month flea problem, first had pest control company spray all floors with toxic chemicals guaranteed to work for 7 months, did not even work for less than 5 weeks. Hey David! My parents brought home a puppy and the poor thing is infested with fleas. If you have any concerns, let me know and I will assist you personally . I saw something on here about DE. Article is on this blog. Im pretty positive that his article saved my life and my wallet!! Diatomaceous earth also known as diatomite works like a natural detoxifying agent within the body, killing parasites and viruses that can contribute to illnesses while also helping to clean the blood. However, my wife and I foster dogs (eight) for a non profit organazation and I recently fostered a dog that must have been dumped up here because she had flees. I have a question I bought Diatomaceous red lake earth with calcium bentonite food chemical codex grade is this safe to use on my dog and cats? I then tried DE a week ago, left it down for 3 days before vacuuming and it seemed to kill a lot of fleas. I have two small poodle mix dogs and Ive never had the flea issue Im having right now! Thanks!! Which is questionable. Hi Lisa, it can usually be avoided by brushing it slowly and no, it is not dangerous, it just makes a real big mess hehe. Diatomaceous Earth is a non-toxic powder composed of fossilized, one-celled organisms called diatoms. Is it because there are still eggs in my home? I did one bedroom and the hallway and closed the door. I would like to try applying DE to her (short) hair and tummy and legs since it will not be toxic to her when she licks herself. City girl moved to the country. Will it clog up the new hoover? 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. The DE stood on our carpets for about 17 hours. There are many dangers of using flea poisons, both for your pet and the people in your home. Hey Jessica! Can you give instructions on how much to feed them (with their food). And we have a nursing mother cat (kittens a little over a week) can it be used on or near them safely? They all have fleas. Secondly, since its not carpets, just leave it down for the full three weeks. How. So in other words, you dont need to put tons of the powder down, it just need to be enough to finely dust the surfaces. I am battling a second flea infestation problem, I used boric acid, salt and baking soda mixture, and DE when if finally arrived.I used those products around the house and carpets the first time leaving the last treatment on the floor and carpets for 72 hours. This weekend our dogs came home from my in-laws farm completely covered in fleas so I went to work this morning. Any suggestions? I would like to know if it is safe to dust her cat tree that she sits in with safer brand d earth from home depot. I am also a little unsure honestly but since it says food grade (which means its completely safe), it should be fine. Organic management methods may be employed to combat these pests through cultural, physical, and organic-approved sprays and drenches. But also remember that allergies bother pets just as humans. Its very hard to watch one cat with long, thick fur, constantly scratching. Use a spot on treatment like Frontline on your pets and let me know how the DE application goes. Good question, I usually place it in an empty coffee tin (or something like it) and punch holes in the top (kind of like a massive salt shaker). Is that t safe to use DE in the yard if we have sprayed with nematodes or will DE kill them? I am just curious as to why it is important to wear gloves and a face mask when handling Diatomaceous powder, and if it is dangerous to your health in any way if it does come in contact with your skin or lungs? Hi Sara! My answer is that it should be enough to finely cover the surface and if you are unsure, a little more is better. The insects outermost layer is composed of lipids, which acts to keep water inside the body, says Falk. Owner of 3 dogs and 2 cats in a house with 2 backyards. The spores attach to the surface of the beetle, germinate, then infiltrate inside of the larvae and liquify its insides as a source of food for the fungus. Yea, Im that sick of them!! Some brands dont say food grade. Its a pleasure, glad you have found it useful I recommend that you leave the DE down (rub into the carpets, etc.) Thanks for helping Hope, much appreciated! Will this still work & if sohow do I use it?? Once the bees leave, you can get rid of any stragglers by hanging Almond Extract-soaked cotton balls as close as is possible to their now former hive. Tonight Im going to try using dawn dish soap in hopes it will help. I also took a flea comb and dipped it in the bag and combed around the hot spots. Hi, Natasha: On advice of local pet shop, and before reading this article, we spread DE on the carpets and brushed it in well with a broom. They all eat it as well. And what about myself?? Have you actually physically seen the fleas, not just felt them? I took your advice and put the DE on the carpet and will continue to brush him out daily. Yes you can, thanks for the question! Maybe just buy a cheaper bagger type vacuum? Thank you. All natural.Plus the money I save I can afford to buy them better quality food and treats. Will this kill fleas and eggs or will new ones hatch when we move in and walk around. Being half bald it had to be done anyway :'( anyway with the parrot, flapping his wings because he is frustrated being stuck inside his six foot tall cage, the eggs were scattered EVERYWHERE!!!) After reviewing the cautions for using DE (in this article), simply sprinkle the powder where fleas are usually found. 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. Just make sure its food grade, put some in a plastic container with a lid (put holes in it) and use it like a salt shaker to apply the DE over your floors (the small holes will ensure a fine, even spread). According to the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC), Diatomaceous earth causes insects to dry out and die by absorbing the oils and fats from the cuticle of the insect's exoskeleton. Dont use anything that isnt highly pure, food grade DE on your pets as it will make them sick. The cat itches nonstop!! Fantastic, looking forward to it. in the 20 years i have had dogs, this is the first time any have had fleas. He likes to stay under my bed when he sleeps. I then proceed to shake it wherever needed, I recommend that you do the same. Cheers! Safe for Humans & Pets which should arrive in 2 days time. I have a fairly large flea problem and I will naturally treating my pets as well, can you suggest the best way to achieve being flea free? Im terrified of going out there because my angles and legs are so scarred from continuous bites (they must like Chinese food hahaha) everytime I open my front door I see some jumping around. Quote of the day: The garden is a mirror of the heart. -Unknown. It kills by piercing the body parts of the passers by, or by ingestion, which punctures the internal organs of the pests. Also my renters have moved out and the house is infested with fleas will it work to kill the fleas? Uncredited photos: Shutterstock. Sounds like you put down enough, just leave it for a couple days. The best Ive found is 85%. Let me know your results , Hi, We noticed our cats had fleas and immediately did a spot on treatment of Frontline on them. Honestly, I have never used anything except the white one. Just a tip for small pet owners: Once you have your home and pet dusted and you are living in a crystal palace with white dust everywhere for a few weeks, check your cat or dogs eyes for built-up sand in the tear ducts. Hi Cindy, try amazon, they usually have food grade DE. Hi Wendy! What if I placed the DE down and left it for days, weeks instead of vacuuming everyday and redoing the process. Might be time to call in a pro, let me know if you need a couple free quotes . Ok, enough chit-chat. My only complaint is I wish I knew about Diatom 15 yrs ago! the majority of those do not have a filter -so they will not get clogged. They have been out of the house for about 5-6 days now visiting family. Hi Stina! I also bet that your pets love you for it hehe . And I know they have fleas. I will use it on the dog beds, I can apply it outside to minimize application dust. As replant is my new cologne and linen spray. After fleas come into contact with it, it should take about 4-6 hours before they die. Just made sure its food grade please. Nematodes need to be applied when the soil is about 60-65 degrees, so get busy as soon as the weather allows. Hi Kerry, yeah that should be fine. Help! Hadnt read your website, though, until this morning (great, detailed information, and such a quick turn around for questions). Yes you can, it may look a little unsightly but since you will be vacuuming it up a couple hours later, this wont really matter. I dont want to say to the world its 100% safe but realistically, it is very unlikely that it will cause issues. I bought DE and have used it like suggested here. And would I have to wash down everything else that I covered?? I called a professional exterminated but still have a bad case of fleas. If I leave it on overnight then vaccum is it safe for my cats to be walking around on it? Thanks for the tip, I am sure that many will benefit from it! I really appreciate it and I am certain that many will benefit from your knowledge and experience! You can definitely put it in the kennel though, will work well. Just make sure that it is food grade so that its safe. Good day. This was about 3-4 wks. How safe is it really? Hi Carrol! I heard that salt can kill fleas also. Is that ok- also, I did not see it say good for humans or pets. Katrina. Good luck! Although it can take awhile, it works and I am sure that you will be flea free soon. They never go outdoors, but since moving to New Orleans, they have picked up fleas. I seen 2 of them, so far. Im off to try and find your article about flea solutions for cats! at the end of cleaning a dusted (with an applicator) the entire coop pen and both goats (not the chicks) I will dust again in a week (at this time I plan to wash the chickens) Question: ongoing how often do dust? Floating row covers provide a physical barrier between the beetles and the main crop. But I have seen flea dirt in the sheets just 1 or 2. I hope this works, as I feel so bad for my doggie itching and biting himself to get at the fleas. See the table below to identify some common cruciferous feeders (cole crops like cabbage, kale, and Brussels sprouts) versus solanaceous feeders (nightshade family including tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplant). I understand on my mattress and furniture I use a vacuum.cleaner. I know its not recommended to use it on them but could I use it on them at the start of the flea war and if so how often can I to minimize irritation? Do exactly what you have planned except, dont go out and buy flea traps, just make them (info on this blog, check it out). Much appreciated. Hi. Sounds like you need a pro to come take a look, sorry Let me know if you want a few free quotes! ;o), Thank you in advance for any light that you or your readers can share on these questions. Hi Mary! I have used DE and another flea powder. Thanks! Hi Suzanne, the dawn and warm water should have killed the fleas instantly, if it didnt, perhaps you didnt reach all areas during the wash. Alternatively, it is possible that he got the fleas from his bedding before they were flea free, thus starting the cycle again. I know its possible to apply safely but I am not going to recommend it and have hundreds of people knocking on my door with pitchforks in their hands . You can use DE on your wood floors but as for vacuuming it up using your hoover, I would be a little careful. I recommend placing it for about a day and vacuuming it up afterwards. That I can spread evenly and not get too much. Its now Thursday and my house is a dust bowl, but Im trying to figure out when it would be best to vacuum and repeat. Hi Patrick, goodness, that sounds like a serious infestation. This is a valuable cultural control. And what kind of brush would you use to brush it in? I figure tomorrow i will vacuum it up, do it every 3 days or so for the next 2 weeks and it should kill anything in my house, at least thats what i am hoping! Under her belly especially and under the arms. Do i put this on her fur. I cant shut off my stove oven (living in an apartment I have no access to the valve under the crawl space) my apartment looks like a scene from Scarface! Hi, could you recommend a brand of food grade to use that would have at least the 90%, Hi Patty! Ive been sprinkling my cats and dog with it. Im thinking of using DE now as we dont have carpets, only floorboards/baseboards with huge gaps in between them and holes everywhere and using Indorex isnt really the best option for hard floors. . But got home & googled it & it says for treatment of fleas.I do not have fleas. Took her to the vet only to find out she had fleas. I am not even sure of our vacuum will pick up the DE. My house is large and we need to cover the whole house. Is there any thing youve come across that will prevent this? For those who are having the zombie fleas, using advantage II, comfortis, capstar, etc. And theyre all indoor cats! The DE could be dusted around and under the bedroom furniture, especially under the bed. We have a very small kitten that we found and bless his tiny heart he is covered in fleas. Good luck, let me know how it goes . BotaniGard Beauvaria bassiana Biological Insecticide via ARBICO Organics. What is the best way to go about treating an outside infestation? I have borrowed a live trap for the racoons, but I am wondering if I use DE outside on the deck and adjacent ground if that will harm any nematodes I plan to release afterwards? I am certain that this info will hugely benefit anyone reading it so thank you. Studies on the benefits of DE for health have been minimal, so benefits are difficult to confirm. 2. does DE work against roaches? is more then enough. Speaking of which, here are some suggestions for treating fleas on your dog and removing fleas on your cats. This method is a little gruesome for my taste, but if its unwanted pests or my potatoes and broccoli, the choice is a little easier to make. I suggest you get a plastic container with a lid, punch small holes in the top and apply it like a salt shaker. The vet had said avoid bathing as it would dry out her skin, but applying DE may as well. If you store items under your bed you need to move them, vacuum, then dust the entire under-bed area with DE. He has never had fleas. We found food grade DE at the local feed store. These traps may be used to trap insect pests, but their real value comes in helping to scout and identify the insects living in your garden. Wonderful! Does not say anything about FOOD GRADE. Hi Rick! Diatomaceous Earth vs Fleas Experiment AK49BWL 21K subscribers Subscribe Like Share 402K views 5 years ago 05/19/2017 Reading online tells me that fleas will die if exposed to Food Grade. So although you may need to clean up that filter a couple times during the process, it should be fine. Hope that helps, please share this on Facebook if you appreciate my time . I cant seem to find one in any of my local shops or hardware stores (I live in a small town in Ireland).I heard if you just sprinkle it with your hands it can dehydrate the skin. I was under the impression that I could put DE on the kitties when and if the fleas returned in a month. I pray this stuff works I came across this article doing research to see if it actually works and let me tell you Im feeling a little relieved at all the positive feedback! If the infestation is bad, it is safe to use the Cheristin and have the collar one. Fleas thrive in humidity and heat. Yes, its absolutely safe. However, we have 6 bedrooms all carpeted and we have been experiencing flea bites. Just keep an eye on it, remember its done at your own risk hehe. Threw out my expensive area rugs, my couch as I was being eaten alive when sitting on it. Id appreciate any advice you can offer! I dont like being restricted like this, but it seems like the best policy for me. 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