I bathed and removed fleas and treated him with Frontline. After vacuuming and laying down another layer, were pretty much 99% flea free!! As previously mentioned, this significantly reduces its effectiveness. & I thought Id do the Borax treatment to prevent the return instead of retreating w/DE 3-4 times? DE is fine for them -internally in small amounts it will help keep them flea and parasite free..(.food grade only for pets and humans). Since this substance also absorbs water and humidity, it also keeps things nice and dry. The flea beetle inflicts both above and below-ground injuries to its target. Hi Ella, thanks for your helpful comment! Hi Marty, diatomaceous earth will work for chiggers and a great defender is keeping grass mowed regularly. I understand Nematodes a while to be effective and are more of a long term solution so wondering what we can use in the yard thats safe for them to get faster results? Apparently, they only sell the food-grade brand online. Thank you so much for the info, I just applied the DE to my dogs and cat, and already, they are not scratching or chewing much at all. We definitely dont want to stop taking him there since he loves it and it is now part of his routine. ( its early November here in Wisconsin) and will continue with the DE if I feel the need. My understanding is that it should applied early morning and plants should be avoided for pollination reasons. Hi Claudia! Hi Kathy, agreed, white is better. Im so glad I came across your site, Ive read several articles, all very helpful! This is the first that I have bother with fleas infestation I have had dogs for years. I recommend placing it for about a day and vacuuming it up afterwards. A few seconds later, I saw one on my babys face as she crawled around on the floor. Hi, is it okay to just leave the powder in your carpet for a long time? Im not sure which is the cause but my little friend is in bad shape. Yes, its most likely a cause of left over flea eggs from the previous flea infestation. So I have my dog take a summer vacation to my daughter while I take care of the unwanted guest that is residing on my carpet. You could but its better suited for killing fleas in carpets, etc. I am freaking out and would appreciate any advice. Hi Darlene! Or have I made a huge mistake? Can I rub DE on my cat? It is possible but honestly, I cannot recommend anything unless it says food grade. Are we doing something wrong? I suggest using fresh lemon and warm water, around once a week. I found DE at the local farmers store but it says it is for killing bugs and spiders (yuk). An easy solution is to just keep them out the room, just so it doesnt affect their skin. Just made sure its food grade please. I think we brought them home from groomer when they were shaved in July. Basically you will need to dust a fine layer around your home. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, inhaling crystalline silica can cause a host of health issues like breathing difficulties, irreversible lung damage, and autoimmune disease. However, I am in the process of writing an article on using a mix of tea tree oil and water to do just that, stay tuned for it . Hope that helps! I have a problem area of my yard that was full of ants and was dried out from the previous years drought. They cannot survive in high heat but will die off once they have eaten the pests anyway. As an fleas-infested person, do I need to use special shampoo/conditioner, soap on myself? I recommend Vets Best Flea + Tick Home Spray for treating your pet. Nothing seems to be helping. We learned there that she had a flea problem, and quite a few for such a little thing. Natasha,can the DE be used on cloth furniture (sofa etc?). And in my laundry, there are black specks in my clothes? Thats a great tip . I know that you are referring to your dog but just be careful about telling everyone to use essential oils for flea control because it can be dangerous for felines. Hey Anne! Sincerely Desperate. Great information! Extra light? Is this safe to use? I havnt use that specific brand but I am sure it will work fine , Thanks for the blog. Thank you so much for this! Additionally, you are killing the good bugs with the bad when you are broadcast spraying. Hi Sharlon! Can you send it to me? However, she sleeps on my bed; she has for 10 years and there is no changing that. I am pretty sure I used it directly on my cats fur as well as all over the house. Still, gonna keep going till the traps are ZERO. I just sprinkled a lot of DE around my house. DE is not poisonous but keeping him off it will prevent a few issues. Hey Karen! Our content and products are for informational purposes only. We also have shampoo. I have access to the hive in my wall by drilling small holes through the wallboard, would that be a good way to inject DE? Hope that helps! Hey Mary! I was so pleased to read your article. I recommend that you check information available about the product before using any product inside your home. Hi Kelly! Hi Izzy! I usually dispense the DE by using an ice cream container that contains small holes (I use a knife to do this), almost like you would use a salt shaker. Just specify that you are looking for the kind for pest control, and NOT for pools and theyll show you to the food grade package. . thank you. You have to vacuum daily if you have an infestation; twice a day if you can. It is a pleasure! (before i did bathe him and apply frontline i found larvae underneath him where he was sleeping and rinsed everything in sink and or threw in washer) Thanks so much your page is very informative! I came across your site with sheer desperation. Hi Danny! Just dont put an excessive amount and they will be fine . Will they be able to come into direct contact with it and lick paws if stepped in? If you leave the DE down for a couple days and brush it in, yes, it will kill everything. This is really stressing me out as we have a tiny baby and two toddlers. Well, it is. Thanks for your great information. But also remember that allergies bother pets just as humans. For outside infestations, I have recently been recommending either a lime treatment or for my readers to use beneficial nematodes to kill fleas in the yard. I have no carpets. How long does it take for diatomaceous earth to kill fleas? The last time Honey, the dog, was here laying on my couch, she was getting bit by fleas. (My DE is food grade, but I have had it for a year). Thanks for sharing your experience and keep up the good work, it is very admirable . I just bought a box of DE from Diatomaceous Earth.net for a basement flea problem. After using the DE I have found that it is effective from the first application. Secondly, Im up on a mountain an my back yard is ALL DIRT and very large!!! Im suprised we never had a problem before now. It sounds as if I could apply a dusting to her with no ill effect. We have two little dogs, and my question is how long do I have to leave the bedroom close in order for the dogs not to approach the area and should when I vacuum the entire bedroom after the treatment. Hope that clears things up, thanks for your comment! When she's not working or caring for animals, she can be found enjoying the outdoors or reading a good book. Diatomaceous earth can and will kill fleas in your home, says Ramsey. This will kill ALL intestinal parasites! Simple answer, when purchasing diatomaceous earth online or in a brick and mortar store, make sure you get the food grade product. Everything Ive read says that birds lungs are very sensitive and to not expose them to chemicals, candles, etc. Just for future reference, you dont need to get the stuff everywhere, controlled application is possible when you place the DE in a plastic container with holes in the lid and apply it as you would use a salt shaker. I purchased DE from a Home Depot in NJ and asked the sales person if it was food grade. But when searching, there it was. Thanks in advance! Begin to educate yourself on the benefits of Organic Gardening and you will soon find that the reward is great, not only for body, but for mind as well. I wouldnt recommend putting it on your pets (even though it wont hurt them), rather use a spot on treatment . At this point (since you have tried a couple things), I suggest you get professional help from an exterminator. Because the particles are so small . Ive left it down for a week at a time before vacuuming and Ive used it on the couches and chairs both under the cushions and on the surface of the cushions. Sorry if youve already covered this, but does the DE have any effect on the flea eggs or larvae? Would it be best to spread it and leave for hours before returning for best results in those areas? I sure hope you can help me. Good luck! Keep the moisture off the rest of the fur since it will deactivate the DE. Hi Beverly, that will be fine! :-) I will let you know if we are a complete success, Hi Amy, awesome yeah good luck and let me know how it works out for you. That will be fine, hope it works out for you! Hey Katy! Yea, Im that sick of them!! DISCLAIMER: Although some . You can purchase diatomaceous earth in a variety of forms (remember we mentioned it has a large variety of applications) and one such use is for cleaning pools. Hi Shannon, most of the fleas should be dead by now but if your cats are carrying them, they will just re-infest your home. If it doesnt kill the fleas we already have why bother with it? The nematode will control fleas and Fire Ants as well. In one older study published in the European Journal of Medical Research, DE was shown to reduce blood cholesterol, but since the study didnt include a placebo-controlled group, these findings cant be absolutely determined. Just remember to use a sturdy shop vac (or cheap bag vacuum cleaner) to suck up the DE, as you dont want to clog up and burn out the more expensive ones. I dusted my dogs and within 10 minutes they ask settled down, quit itching and started resting. Hi Julie, thanks for the fantastic tips, I really appreciate you sharing those gems with us! Diatomaceous Earth- Is made from fossil materials of marine creatures. Do you have a picture of what you use to spread the DE in your house? All my rooms carpet and wood will have to be cleaned with DE, but putting DE down in every room at the same time is not a possibility. However, do note that living mulches will compete with the main crop for water and nutrients. Food grade is ideal but it is completely non-toxic, but that doesnt mean that the other stuff is highly dangerous. Shes very sensitive to medicines, that is why I want to try this product for her tapeworm. .and scratches all the time. Hey Amanda! I just purchased Red Lake earth diatomaceous with calcium bentonitie for use on my carpet. I dont know how they got in here again, Unless through open windows (with screens.) Why not use the Frontline all the 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? Hi Sharlon, yes that sounds perfect, good luck! That being said, rather dont put anymore down if you can easily purchase some food grade stuff because it is better. Hi Marie, leaving it in place wont hurt, but if you are like me, it would bother my brain so I usually clean up all of it hehe. Based on where I see fleas and remembering what I read long ago about where fleas get the moisture they need, Ive put a little DE on the dogs tummies and the tops and sides of their heads. I am not sure what specific brand that is, but as long as it is food grade, it doesnt really matter. For about a year now I have been using this Earth I place 1/2 tsp on their breakfast every morning. Effective against slugs, beetles, worms, fleas, mites, and most any spider or insect, it is not much of a concern for larger creatures. I recently purchased a 25 lb bag of DE I applied it to both of my dogs and both cats all of my pets are inside not outside animals. Wow thanks for helping my readers, I really appreciate your time! Should every square inch of the floor be covered lightly? So, I then treated the whole house, all 3 floors, with Borax. 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. The only two ways that you will keep fleas off your pets is either constant grooming with a flea comb (check out my guide on this) or a monthly spot on treatment. Hey Mery! 2. Even the flea sprays are not helping. Since flea eggs hatch after about a week of being laid by female fleas (in most scenarios), its recommended that you repeat this process once a week for a total of 3-4 weeks. I have a question. Glad that you like them Provided you get food grade DE, she will be fine. You were right about the salt/baking soda not being as effective so I put down DE yesterday. Can you give us some suggestions? Can I mop it up after sweeping? Is that t safe to use DE in the yard if we have sprayed with nematodes or will DE kill them? Biological controls include the use of beneficial nematodes and predatory insects. 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! You can use an plastic container with a lid. Hello again. Hi Diana! Hi, love your advice ! My poor cat is losing her fur because of these damn fleas. Gotta figure out what to do for the animals though. Could you please go over the instructions for using it again? As I said, I don;t have pets so this is new to me. Works great! There are only 2 small rooms carpeted and am treating those with borax. I have a 7 lb dog, would this be safe to use around her? Good luck! Since using the diatomaceous earth also known as d.e., they never had a bed bug problem again. Hey Ami! You might try that if you have one. Ive recently experimented with using a power sprayer (think Wagner) for large area coverage in a very short amount of time (in our rental property) and had great success. My backyard nearly looks like it has snowed (I live in Florida and its September!). He stated he was coming down with a little cold, so I said I cant imagine how you can catch cold when I use so much garlic cooking. Hi we have fleas in our house and after I bombed twice and used flea killer spray for homes we still have them I went out and bought DE at tractor supply it the red lake brand and its food grade but what Im reading from posts it should be white in color this is brown in color Im just wondering if it will still kill the fleas? It has been a really hot and humid summer and I have no air conditioner so I am sure that does not help. But we are infested bad and seen 0 response to it Also, salt is really course and over time can damage the fibers in your carpet. I dont want to come back to a house full of new fleas, so this is the planI bought Boric Acid, and DE. Hey Jessica! Hi Natasha, I used borax all over my wood floors and carpet 2 days ago, vacuumed it up after 12 hours. The clay makes the DE brown which gets stuff dirty. I have no idea what level of cunning the possess. Do you know why? I then tried DE a week ago, left it down for 3 days before vacuuming and it seemed to kill a lot of fleas. Hi Kim, thanks for this tip, appreciate it. How small are you meaning? Thank you for all the information in this blog. My other younger son has a few bites but nothing compared to myself and the other sons. . Application to the external environment is of variable efficacy, because it is deactivated by humidity and moisture., Theoretically, diatomaceous earth works by drying out the flea, which leads to its death. How would you apply DE to floorboards with huge gaps and years of dust in between? Thanks. Hi Lisa! Hey Rob. It wont affect the colors but if you are nervous, just use a DIY flea trap near it and that should draw the fleas out. Reapply every couple weeks when you think fleas might be invading. Im obviously on the right track, because the fleas we had, were the biggest I have ever seen, and havent seen any that size since doing all this, any advice would be great. We have been fighting an uphill battle with fleas .but I used the DM around the yard and outside the house..I put small amounts in his food (which I was assured was perfectly safe) along with using a topical treatment on him. The dog is much more comfortable. Diatoms are single-celled algae that inhabit streams, lakes, oceans and other waterways. Good luck! Thanks again for your kind words, please share the blog with your friends on social media, it will really help me . I have not seen any more since that time; about 2 wks. Let me know how it goes! Its definitely less toxic than that flea spray . If you cannot find any in your area, consider using borax instead. I now have a horrible flea infestation. I came across the above recipe after one of my dogs vomited for 3 days after advantix. I originally purchased DE when i noticed my cat had worms. Again sorry for the essay and I will definitely update you on this. It was put in small rugs that can be washed in washer. Yes, use warm water and dawn soap, kills the fleas instantly. Can I dust my skin with DE? How many times should we repeat? I dont have pets, but the people who just moved out had 2 outdoor cats. I have three cats, one doesnt have fleas really but the other twoboy do they have fleas. Ive read that planting lavender around your house that the dog brushes past will help repel. Im bringing the pets home Tuesday night so please give me your knowledge or oppinion PLEASE!!!! Will let you know in a few weeks if the fleas have fled. The insects outermost layer is composed of lipids, which acts to keep water inside the body, says Falk. No problem, your wish is my command. . I would prefer to avoid using a bomb and am interested in DE. Had back surgery on 7/11 and thats when I began to realize there was a flea issue ( never had one before and dog is on advantage II large breed religiously, every three weeks now. Adam, it is important to wear gloves and a mask because if the material enters your lungs it can be damaging. Food grade DE is 100% safe. Hello Question can this diatomaceous earth food be used to give to my dog to prevent the ticks and fleas? I am a little confused about when to vacuum up the food grade DE. Great article Im going t try de this weekend. He wants to be fussed, but will only tolerate it when he is half asleep. Plant your trap crop before your main crop so that the insects are attracted to your trap crop first. That sounds perfect, let me know how it goes and make sure that you apply it slowly otherwise it can make a bit of a mess , How do I know if its the food grade DE? All clean laundry is in plastic bags in my room because so far I have had no problem there but I did put salt and de 3 ft into my doorway for now while I get the rest of the apt. Hey Michael! To answer your question, yes, its completely safe and I actually recommend it. Putting it in your bedding would be VERY drying to your skinand I wouldnt want to be breathing it either Dealing with leftover fleas from dang foxes that moved into my barn. This morning the fleas were jumping up on both my daughter and my legs at regular intervals, all over the house. Have a good one! How should I apply it? Good luck! Also, our animals (one cat, one dog) sleep on our beds at night. But is gold dust to me. Will this work if I put it on and then vacuum later? Is that ok- also, I did not see it say good for humans or pets. Hi Natasha, I was just curious I was looking to use DE on my carpets and rugs upstairs where my cat was until i found fleas. We have been trapped in the upper floors of our home due to these pest and we are now on our first floor flea free and working on the family room which is the final level. Having researched the deadly effects of Avantix and other poisonous big company products, I found myself reading an FDA Study report from a major topical flea poison maker and was thoroughly disgusted with what I read. I have a free range house rabbit and 7 cats, I live in New Zealand. Thanks for your kind words, they are appreciated! I did a dusting of DE all over my kitchen, bedroom, bathroom last night where we seem to have had a flea population for the last week or two (bleeding heart/rescue kitten/no forethought) ANYWAYS, when I got up this morning the fleas actually seemed to be worse! what about them inhaling while they sleep.. or am I over thinking :^), Hi Laura, definitely mix it up. in the article it says that it shouldnt be around kittens, puppiesbout how old should the puppies be before they can be around it. Only did carpets, furniture, & beds. In fact, wait another 2-3 days (also brush it into the floor) before cleaning it up. Kelly, you should not use them at the same time. Electlady Hi just wanted to comment and say that I have 2 Boston Terriers . If I leave it on overnight then vaccum is it safe for my cats to be walking around on it? We have hardwood floors and have used it along all floors and keep a dusting in the gaps in the floors. The reason I dont recommend directly applying to your cat or dog is because it is very short lived (powder will easily fall off, they often try to lick it off, if it gets wet it is no longer effective, etc) and there are better options available for pet fleas. Oh, neem is green so your animals will have a green tint to them!! I purchased a flea comb that day and started combing him before we could return in the home. Make sure you use a shopvac or something like that to suck it up, and leave it down for a couple days before you do it. Hi Deb, thanks for your fantastic tips, really appreciate it. I have been bathing him every weekend on my days off with flea shampoo. My plan was to sprinkle DE all over the floors upstairs and let it sit for as long as it needed to It has been a week almost, and it is definitely better, it seems like all I have now are baby ones now. It says it is 85% silicon dioxide, 10% other oxides, 5% moisture. I suggest you try using my DIY flea traps first. Hi Barb! Wow that sounds legit. I too came across your site when looking for a flea treatment that actually worksand after tlalkin to others that had also used DE i decided to give it a try tonightkeeping fingers crossed!! It will last for a long time. 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? 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. Fantastic, glad that you are taking action based on what you have read in this article. I hope this works, as I feel so bad for my doggie itching and biting himself to get at the fleas. I tried everything, bathe the dogs every other week, I asked about frontline plus, which I was provided with good reviews but I had 9 dogs and that was too expensive for me. Hi Pam, sure thing, I have sent it to your email address . as the powder can puff into the air and cause slight respiratory issues for a short amount of time. It shouldnt hurt them, just vacuum it up as soon as possible and replace with the food grade variation. You can get about 5lbs for $14. Hi Natasha, I have recently bought DE, Product of Canada, and it is labeled Food Chemical Codex Grade. You are an inspiration. I could crate her in the small dinning room if necessary but wouldnt want to do that for too long. Legumes like clover and vetch act as fantastic living mulch between rows, or under-sown. but i am desperate to try anything lol. The beetles come in some very fancy colors including black, greenish-black, brown, metallic, white-striped, or yellow and orange striped. If the fleas really are in these areas, they will die. Hang in there people it does get better. I had a professional steam my carpets and then he used boric acid powder but I would like to add DE if I could learn how it is used. I have lots of hardwoods and tile. I drink a teaspoon every morning and every night. Tyvm. You inspire me . Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a powder made from the sediment of fossilized algae. Doesnt have to be pure white honestly, just lay it lightly and evenly, maybe using an icecream container with holes in the lid. Just want to be sure I got the correct product. It is a pleasure, I enjoy helping the community! If I just hit the rugs, cloth furniture and such will that help? box of food grade of DE 3 days ago I applied it as directed topically to our 4 dogs and my ferret with little to no affect at all it seems to not work , how many applications are you supposed to do and how long does it take to kill fleas ? Hi, we noticed a few fleas yesterday. Also the place I am at is a bit humid. Just make sure that it is food grade so that its safe. We have treated the yard, put the DE down, left it for 12 hrs, vacuumed, bathed the dogs and cat in dawn, and used the squeeze stuff on them all. Thanks for any help you can give. Cheers! I always bathe dog in Dawn mixed with vinegar but she is white and it seems if there is 1 flea anywhere its going to find her! Intercropping companion plants helps deter flea beetles from the host plant. I have three cats and one dog with fleas, have used DE (food grade) all over the house and on them. I make bug wipes for the dog without the clove. Provided you take this precaution, DE is fantastic for getting rid of fleas . Thank you so much. Read more about planting and using trap crops here. Cedarcide is the product that I came across and it works. Thank you so much. Hi Lee! Goodness, that is way too expensive, definitely shop around a bit. Pretty sure they meant dogs not drugs, auto correct is bad, it even got you a couple times in your blog. Vet gave us some topical ointment to put on her and on my cat (just to be proactive about the situation). We have also sprayed multiple products inside the house. I recommend that you continue that process for one more week, but also get a spot on treatment for your cats. You can do it whenever you want to treat the area, there isnt really a limit per say. I am lost as to how to get my dogs relief. What is the best way to go about treating an outside infestation? I think it also may be that the weather here in PA is cooling, but still humid and i have recently turned the AC off. Might be time to call in a pro, let me know if you need a couple free quotes . Natasha, I got your email, thank you and I added you on FB and shared too. However, the house itself is still completely infested. Luckily, there are a few natural food stores in the area that carry DE. Can I use DE on the friends and then wash them? It was a lot easier to get it distributed evenly. Yarrow powder and Eucalyptus oil added also is beneficial. Fantastic, looking forward to it. Hi Mandie! Most importantly, I am happy that you have had positive results. I have heard about DE from a friend with dogs. . However, I usually leave the DE rubbed into the carpets, etc. Even so, I am careful about putting too much of it on my pets because it dehydrates the skin. While I have never gotten bit, seen them in the carpets, furniture, etc, every so often I will fine 2 or 3 on my dog. help no matter what I do I cant get rid of the fungus flies I have used diothermacous earth I used mosquito larva killer sticky traps cinimmon powder I am desperate. and roughly how much would be needed for 2 Jack Russel cross dogs? Thank you for all the great information and hard work you have on this site. What if I placed the DE down and left it for days, weeks instead of vacuuming everyday and redoing the process. Thanks to you & commenters who shared how they apply it! Went to the pool store and got a 10lb box lol. Yes, its absolutely safe. Or is it just not a good idea? Are they leftover from the fleas? GARDENER'S PATH IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ASK THE EXPERTS LLC. Enjoy your trip! Hi Alissa! This is due to fears of irritating the respiratory tract and irritating the gastrointestinal tract, particularly in cats, who groom themselves, Falk says. I highly recommend that you rub the powder into the carpets with a broom to make sure it reaches the fleas. The Safer brand of DE does NOT say food grade on the package (at least I couldnt find it). I have 2 questions. Its a pleasure! But now Im worried I may have harmed all my babies . Great article. Hi Deb, excellent! I am still getting them in my clothes even though they have been washed with borax and detergent and dried on high cotton setting. OH NO my husband just spread Pool grade DE all over in the cats out side pen. Treating everyone for fleas with a topical product isnt financially feasible no matter how heavy the infestation, plus Im convinced that Frontline and its relatives have been so widely used that the fleas are laughing at us behind their backs. Hi Jessica, I have not tried it with birds in the house. Hi Shirley, I would leave it down for a couple days and then after cleaning it up, use a couple flea traps (article on this blog) to see if there are any fleas left. Here it is: take a form plate and put warm water in it and sprinkle dawn dishwashing liquid in the water. Also, the comb captures fleas that I squash with my fingernails. Its safe to do so but it can dry your pets skin, thats why I dont recommend it. All three of our guys are scratching and licking constantly. 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