I love my 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. But yes, I have heard the same things. Took it to the laundromat, washed and dried everything on high heat. Because of this, flea populations can get out of hand even with the application of diatomaceous earth.. Absolutely, unless you have very small kittens (even this shouldnt be a major problem), its completely safe for your family and pets. Our latest batch of kittens came with their nursing mama in the beginning. It is a true storie. Hi Candace! Ever since the start of summer, I and my dog have been a walking free all you can eat buffet with this fleas and its miserable!! We just have to keep them in check through the summer. Or burn the apartment down, (if I wouldnt go to jail Id consider it!!!! Hey Jessica! Hope that helps . Read this article and went to home Depot the next day and bought a huge bag. Fleas are gone. Here is more about what we do. We have 3 indoor cats that I have subsequently treated with Advantix as a preventative measure since I have not seen any fleas in the house YET!! Hi Amy! The whole family, as well as the dog, takes about 2 teaspoons in water each day, as animals can draw little critters to humans. We inherited a 4 month old kitty when the idiot neighbor moved and left it outside. To answer your question, yes, its completely safe and I actually recommend it. Check for color fastness. If you prefer to use DIY products for your four-legged family member, youve probably read about diatomaceous earth for fleas. I have a free range house rabbit and 7 cats, I live in New Zealand. Hi Wayne! Here is some more great information on how to apply Beneficial Nematodes from John Dromgoole of The Natural Gardener. Thanks for the tip, I am sure that many will benefit from it! If you keep catching fleas in it, then proceed with the more drastic steps . Hi Vicki, it depends on the size, its not so much the age. I said that because I have heard that sucking up the powder can damage a Dyson. They all like to roll about on the carpet, stretching out, indicating they want pettings. I just thought you would like to have some more information to pass on. Are there spots they like to lay eggs more than others? This is a valuable cultural control. And it is also adept at flying. Im attacking the fleas on all fronts! I ordered 10 LBS and need to do 4 rooms and a hallway, do you think that is a good amount? I have a bad flea problem in my basement where I let some cats stay in there for the winter. He likes to stay under my bed when he sleeps. Thx for your help! Hi Lisa! These insects identify their feast (read: host plant) based on smell and visual indicators much like we do! Besides vacuuming is there any other special clean up procedures I should do? Hello. Im going to make some DIY traps tonight (thanks for that tip). Love my friends for giving me good answers and ideas. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated! is a fairly large oriental rug (which is one of the nicest things I own), so I am a little leery of putting something on it, for fear it would make it powdery and/or affect the colors ? They are inside outside cats, so if I get ride of the fleas, do I still have to keep on applying it on a regular basis, even after they are gone, or can I stop using it when they are gone, and start up again if they come back? Also will it harm bees? are very very slim. Another thing to try are Seresto flea collars. This is definitely an option as boron based products are very effective for flea control, and I have personally used borax powder to kill fleas around my home over the past couple years (with great success). It has a long thin nozzle and you squeeze the plastic container and the dust puffs out the tip, directly where you want it to go. Ive heard to put a table spoon of DE in the dogs food to also help. Ive read your whole blog : ) I only have a Dyson vacuum cleaner and I understand that it will become a casualty in my DE vs flea war. It may not be as effective, for example, in areas with higher humidity. I havnt personally used that brand but provided its food grade, it will kill a ton of insects including roaches. I know it might be challenging but if you have to go the natural route, try washing your cat in warm water and dawn dish soap, kills fleas instantly. A couple times I must have been standing in an old deer bed because Id come home after leaving the woods and would find fleas all over my clothes. On a seperate note, do you know anything about using salt as a flea killer? The abrasive particles of Diatomaceous Earth are ideal for damaging and penetrating the hard exoskeletons of fleas. I am not sure what specific brand that is, but as long as it is food grade, it doesnt really matter. Good luck, let me know how it goes . We are using it right now. A stray cat adopted my family and we treated her w/ drops (like we do our other pets every month) less than a week later. Does anyone know if salt and baking soda work as well as using DE when combating fleas in the carpet? I will leave it over the weekend, clean and reapply next week. Great informative information. Hi Natasha! Based on previous experience, I think it is OK to massage into the coat initially (avoiding the face), then toweling off the excess. Hey Shannon! Check out my flea trap article, you can do those at the same time for maximum flea destruction . Its wonderful to see the foam plates with the water empty of fleas. I have no idea how much to order. Do you have to stay out of the house when you use DE like with the foggers? They sell small and large quantities for poultry mites and parasites. All of our floors are tile except for a few area rugs. Will this kill fleas and eggs or will new ones hatch when we move in and walk around. Let me know how it goes! Alternatively, try your local garden shops or farm stalls if you have any nearby. I have bites all over me and no end in sight. I was wondering, would I be able to use the diatomaceous earth alongside the K-Othrine? It makes me happy knowing that i have assisted with your fight against fleas For your old dog that has licked himself dry, using natural treatments (such as lemon, dawn, etc.) Silica is a. So, it takes me several hours to cover one room. I was so desperate back then because my dogs were infested by fleas, we even had fleas inside the house. I would rather clean the dust than have fleas. Thanks for helping people with flea problems! The food-grade version of DE contains a much lower level of silica than the versions used for industrial work. as the powder can sometimes cause minor respiratory issues. I dont know how they got in here again, Unless through open windows (with screens.) However it did say good for chickens such. How many times should we repeat? About 10. Hi Cat! 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???? ), this will definitely sort them out. I just want to get that out the way first. A few days after our house had been serviced by pest control, we noticed my chihuahua started itching. I am sure that it will help, thanks for stopping by and best of luck! I was at my wits end trying to figure out what to use that would be safe for her as well as my 2 yr old and 5 yr old. I researched DE years ago using different web sites to gather information and was pleased to see an article on this subject featured here along with the diligent attention/details you brought to this topic. Hi Alissa! Cheers! Dont want to have flea bomb my house, but might have to if these dont work. I have been using the chihuahua as the control because he has short white hair and fleas are easy to see on him. I do not see fleas in the house and no human bites, etc.am I to assume they are attacking him when he goes into the yard? Hi. If you desparately want to clean it up, give that Shop-Vac (although I havent used one) a try, should work fairly well. Diatomaceous earth is made up of the mineral amorphous silica [12]. small doses of course. 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!!!) I love your site! I live in Mexico on the border with San Diego so I went up there to get it and started treating the house and continued with frontline for another 3 months. After I bought it I read it is a little coarser grade, although it is an off white color it is still like talcum powder. I would choose DE . They love a warm lamp, even on the bottom of the lamp. It worked great. We were actually able to find one place that carried it without having to place a special order, so we were able to get a 4 pound bag. Since our new house was built in 1947, there are tons of cracks in baseboards. My Kitties veterinarian says Frontline has not been effective in recent years so she recommends Advantage now. Hi, I was wondering if DE loses effectiveness after sitting, for like a week inside? So if you could help me with this I would so appreciate it. Was that a terrible mistake? It says that it is 100% DE, but I am just wondering if you have heard of it and if it is the correct DE to purchase for a flea infestation. We vacuumed, put down DE everywhere and left it for a week. Thanks for any help you can offer! Hi Natasha, I have recently bought DE, Product of Canada, and it is labeled Food Chemical Codex Grade. Hi, I have a quick question. Hi, thanks for this informative article. Hi Justin! Using a living mulch interplanted between rows of your main crop (the insects target) confuses flea beetles, thus limiting their ability to identify their target. I have had a number of readers asking about the density of DE that is needed. 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. Its a pleasure! Then mopped all hard surfaces with soapy water and gave the dog a spot on treatment. Hey Colleen! Hey PJ. This is so that DE is always on the floor to kill the fleas. I will be spending a whole day doing all this and giving 12 cats baths. I think its important to remember that pets are no less vulnerable to these side effects, says Hanna. If it doesnt kill the fleas we already have why bother with it? Hi I was just wondering I sprinkled the pool grade on my floor is that bad? The flea beetle may cause significant damage to the roots and foliage of your plants. I have only seen a few fleas since then but I am hearing they will come back. Thank you so much much for all this information. How often should I repeat the treatments since I seem to be getting newly hatched ones so soon after the treatment? A ton on the back patio I need to do but there are only so many hours in a day. Sounds like you put down enough, just leave it for a couple days. We have hardwood floors and have used it along all floors and keep a dusting in the gaps in the floors. Which is questionable. If you apply to the pets coat just dont go nuts with too much or too often. Cant figure where you would put this if I dont have carpeting. Glad that you like them Provided you get food grade DE, she will be fine. My pets Are being treated, but I knew I would have eggs/larvae in my carpets. I love food grade diatomaceous earth! Hey! Food-grade DE is typically used to sprinkle on vegetable and fruit gardens to help prevent insects from infesting crops. Help????? I also wanted to ask of any product that will do to get rid of flea in my head and my daughters. If it says food grade then yes, it is safe. 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? Thanks for your kind words! I have had cancer before and this I bought doesnt say food grade. 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. I have never used that type of DE but it should be safe, just do some research please. I recommend you try this process again, it definitely works. I think I might have used a bit to much DE on my carpet, but I can live with that. Hey Frances! Hi. Secondly, since its not carpets, just leave it down for the full three weeks. It is supposed to be safe (gives instructions for feeding cattle right on the bag) and says it is food grade. Just be careful with essential oils btw, it is often rather hard on their liver. i have been vacumming daily but this is where most of our storage is that is used in house and or clothing in boxes is there anything else i should do so i can get rid of the fleas and make sure they dont populate? Glad to have helped, and thanks for taking the time to leave me such a lovely message. I just wanted to add that the Diatomaceous Earth has to be food grade (not the kind used in pool filters, which is dangerous to animals and humans). My husband is furious! You can definitely do it room by room, but leave it all down until the entire house is done. I highly recommend actually treating your garden (with lime, etc.) I have three Chihuahuas and a green cheek conure. Kate. The Capstar was at Walmart and gave my pets tremendous relief. Much better than using unsafe poisons etc. I also put down salt hoping they would eat it and dehydrate too. Thank you so much! Hi Patty, thanks for checking out all my articles Yeah you can do that, or just hire a shop vac perhaps? Kelly, you should not use them at the same time. Using Borax on the floor near the bed and have a pan of water with a light on it for night time. ft., including deck, house perimeter, and crawl-space. Use a plastic container with a lid, poke small holes in the lid and use it to gently spread the DE over your carpets. I used a drain strainer to put the DE through my entire house but I still think I may have used to much. Hi Sharon, it is not dangerous but if I did recommend that, people might do it too frequently which can leave the skin very dry, itchy and not in good shape. Cat is more calm and dog has stopped itching as bad, I see what everyone was saying bout the mess haha. With a choice between the two, do u still recommend DE or borax for a small dog ? they are covered in fleas. Do I need to reapply the DE after the gardener is done? Thank you! Hey Judith! 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! The whole thing clogged up and stopped twirling round I had to pull it all apart after a minute or so. Ive spread the DE outside my door way to but it doesnt seem to be doing much good. We bought the DE last time not knowing about the food grade. We did have a few questions that we cant seem to find answers for, though. makeup, etc.) For applying the DE, use a broom to brush it into the carpet, that works the best. Read more about floating row covers here. Although I dont have an infestation per se, what would you suggest to get rid of what ever is here before it turns into a problem. Some experts are adamant that only flea insecticides will work and ridicule those that think otherwise while others advocate a completely natural approach. So lightly cover wherever they might travel . Hi Kristi! Cheers! Apologies for the delay in my response, just catching up on commments atm. I believe I have racoons camping out under my deck, or else something flea-ridden died under the deck and all the fleas on it jumped ship. I plan on doing this each day for probably a month seeing as how a flea can lay 40 eggs in a day. Does not say anything about FOOD GRADE. Any tips, am on on course or do you think there is a problem? We are infested badly and its killing our cats. Thank you Thank you this product is amazing. Thanks. However, I usually leave the DE rubbed into the carpets, etc. 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. Although diatomaceous earth may reduce the number of fleas in an environment over a period of time, it just doesnt have what it takes as an effective flea control for our flea allergic patients, she says. Reading through your article and comment feeds, I find I do have a question. This time they both got baths, then a spot on treatment and also some DE to kill the ones that were still hanging on. store to pic up some DE for me there web site said call to see if they had it in stock so i did so when my wife got home she had a 40 pound bag of RED LAKE EARTH DIATOMACEOUS EARTH AND CALCIUM BENTONITE, 40 LB.instead and that is all they have I looked up reviews on the stuff and people seem to happy with it both feeding it and just using it by putting on the skin so I thought I would try it just not sure of the % of clay to DE and how well it will work was wondering if anyone has ever tryed using this product instead of just general reviews on a website thank you for your time. . Hi Natasha, glad I have come across your article. And it is odorless so they dont freak out from a nasty smell. Im a little worried about trying it because I adore my cats and I would be devastated if something should happen to them! This is addressed to anyone at all that would be able to help me. I also appreciate your kind words and hope to see you back again soon Let me know if you have any further questions! Used in the same way as DE, but left on for a few more days? I grab a little gardening journal that I keep by the back door and trot to the garden for a quick scouting session. Have a good one! Alternatively, I can get you a quote from an exterminator in your local area that will sort you out (they are vetted), let me know if you need it. I had my kids take all linens and clothes and put them in garbage bags. I moved all of the beds and made sure I got DE everywhere. Minerals. Though there was only one color of food grade. Hi Gina! Thank you, Natasha. I bathed and removed fleas and treated him with Frontline. Is it safe to put this up on my upholstered bed that my kids and myself sleep on? Might be from the garden, check out that possibility. I have cotton bedspread that I am afraid to wash and dry in heat. I have put some DE on my cat directly and rubbed it in. I left my door open whilst I was away and he slept on my bed. Weve tried everything..from dawn dish soap to nexgard. Hi CJ, thanks for helping Bonnie, much appreciated . Highly magnified diatomaceous earth shows the intricate fossils that make up the substance. 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! Also, I recommend using DE around the entire house (wherever there may be fleas) at the same time (that you use the spot on treatment) to make sure that all those fleas die. I noticed mine doesnt really. Good luck! I still can not get them out of my bathroom!!! Hope that helps! 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? I cant even walk across my bedroom without getting bit 3 or 4 times on my feet and ankles. i plan on using the DE treatment left for 24 hours, then vacuum, followed by carpet cleaning every 3-5 days. The powder should not be applied directly to pets unless you are specifically instructed to do so by your veterinarian. I used de from lowes on my carpet in the living room, I just did some research on their website and it says its not food grade. Hi Michael, nah just wipe those down, just focus DE on the floors and any fabric. (blocked off for now.) I am glad to hear that you have had such good results and thank you for your kind words. Here are a few more implementations for flea control where diatomaceous earth is very useful. It will last for a long time. HI Natasha! 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. Can I hose it down? I cant wait to try this its January in NC and for the first time I still have a flea problem during winter. Here are a few Organic tips you can use to control pests in your yard. Ready for another simple answer? Hi Natasha, what happens to fleas in colder weather? The outer skeletons of diatoms are made of silicon dioxide, a chemical compound most commonly known as silica. Hi Deb, thanks for your fantastic tips, really appreciate it. Thanks so much for the info Natasha!! I lay down DE around the walls and in bedding areas. How long will it take to start killing them on my cats. When I washed him, a few fleas came off in the tub, dead, and a few more dead ones while drying him. FYI: my house is a complete dusty mess! I mix mine at a rate of 2 tablespoons per 5 cups of dry dog food topped with olive oil to help with my German shepherds coat and help it stick to her food. Hi Sharlon! Hi! After doing a little research (havnt seen that in my country), it seems that you may have purchased feed grade variant of DE. Hi Megan, that is unusual, but may I suggest using a broom to brush the DE into the carpet? Hi Stephanie, thanks for the feedback. kittens, rabbits, hamsters, puppies, etc.) so before you go ahead and purchase anything, I recommend that you read over my dedicated article on using borax for fleas (on this blog). So, again, I am assuming that this is the correct product. Fot application on my carpets I used a small seive with a handle for hard to reach spots, and an old hand crank sifter, probably 50+ yrs old, and it worked beautifully depositing finely sifted powder on the larger areas. I hate pesticides, I fell like I have it all over me and like I am eating it for weeks after using it. You can repeat application every couple days (the stuff is very cheap) and vacuum it up each time after waiting a couple hours. I really wanted DE to work, but after more than a week, Ive still got fleas on all 3 cats. I just got a nine week puppy and my yard has fleas, I have a canal in the backyard and also some stray cats, squirrels and opossum visit my yard. Hi Alice! Another great success story, thank you very much for sharing it with us. It was so successful that my dogs were really happy and finally could lay around or play without being bothered by fleas and start scratching themselves every 10 seconds, no kidding. I CANNOT find ANYWHERE on the internet ANY demonstration on how to put this stuff down, or in what amount!! Another benefit of diatomaceous earth is that it has been found to help with joint pain as well as healing wounds. I wouldnt feel comfortable saying yes or no without actually seeing the product you are referring to. I put more DE down today after I seen them, I just thought they were gone, and I was so relieved, until today , Hey Ellyn! I sprayed the whole house with a pesticide and have been frantically vacuuming. Hey Michael! We still are finding fleas and flea dirt on them. Hi Karen, yes it can. My dog is 11, & this is our first experience with fleas. Im trying to get a handle on a flea problem that we are having and want to come up with the best plan of attack. Again sorry for the essay and I will definitely update you on this. Ill wait and then try the D/E. Yes, definitely give that a try as it will help distribute the DE evenly. (The cats will be in residence; the dog will not). As for fleas sticking to me I have found that if I use a body lotion that has lavender in it (not just lavender scent but the actual oil ) the fleas avoid me.Thank you again for the advice ..I was thrilled to hopefully get these little buggers under control while not breaking the bank..Keep up the good work !! Hello again. Hi Abigail! Hi! I do laundry for 6 so avoiding all that laundry would be a plus. Hi Natasha I believe I purchased a non food grade DE from Home Depot (Safer brand 4 lb. Hi Matthew, not if you dont have pets/kids/etc. In addition to being by some people to control flea populations, diatomaceous earth has a number of other uses. 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. within a week I caught hundreds and hundreds of fleas. Still have fleas. Literally field tested it during hunting season with great results! Hello! Food grade DE is mixed with animal feed (where it coats particles) to prevent binding and clumping. Very sincerely, Elizabeth Nice. I just wanted to say I have a pretty big flea infestation and started using de and have had positive results and my cats havent been scratching as much.I have tried bombs,sprays and powder with no results,de will be used from here on out beginning flea season.I leave it on a few days and refresh de and will continue until completely gone. Honestly, I dont recommend DE or Borax for direct pet application. Thanks! As long as it is not inhaled by people or pets, this substance is a safe way to manage fleas and other insects. I started reading all the comments and now its way past my bedtime! A day later, I wonder if I should let this application sit for a while or if I need to vacuum it up and dust again? I called my local tractor supply store and they have Red Lake DE food grade, but I looked online at the contents and it is 95% mineral matter (max) and 8% moisture (max). Hi Amy! So, I then treated the whole house, all 3 floors, with Borax. Would this work for ticks? I understand on my mattress and furniture I use a vacuum.cleaner. Finding a safe and effective flea preventative is essential for your pets health and comfort. Hi Natasha, We think our 2 cats brought fleas into our home. In the spring and summer I have to avoid physical contact with my little friend except for some petting on the head and stroking her back, and it makes both of us unhappy. Then use the dry DE powder on your floors, I have an article that you can check on this blog for more details. Im not entirely sure where my cats venture when in the yard areas other than the patios. Hi Doreen! Can I use it around my 2.5 month old puppy. The vet would have recommended a spot-on liquid flea control product applied to the animals neck to combat fleas on the animal, thus preventing future tapeworms. Hi Sharon, it will be fine, just dont use an excessive amount . 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 am very glad that my blog has been useful to you, really makes writing these guides worthwhile when I hear that people are appreciating them If you need any further help, let me know and I will make some time for you. You can find DE at hardware stores. Hi Sue, yes that should be fine. Good question, basically DE is only for non-pet related treatments. Im now realizing I probably used more than necessary so will sweep first then vacuum. Hope that helps, please share this on Facebook if you appreciate my time . The stray cat, Boo, is for the most part kept in our basement when he is inside, while the other cats are free to roam the house, but not the basement. Go easy on DE on their fur. When extracted, they are already dead, but their shells remain. Whats the difference? Two days after I had gotten home, I noticed that I had been bitten by something. is more then enough. Within 12 hours, there were no worms in her feces anymore. The whitewash is cracking off & falling to the ground of the basement in a few areas. It has a strong garlic scent and produces tall spikes with clusters of Lavender flowers. Hi, I was wondering at what age I can use this on my pups?? Hi Rick! Hi Susan, I appreciate you helping Candace out and yes, you are correct. Both living and non-living mulches help deter these pests from your garden. It didnt say food grade. I did my entire basement and actually just left that on the carpets since we dont go down there much. Let me know how it goes! I was planning on weekly treatments of the borax. I didnt know I was suppose to use the white kind. 15.50 for a small bottle. Check out my article on dogs naturally magazine. I have a shitzu who likes to bring her nasty biting friends over after a day outside the yard. Glad that you have had success with DE and thank you for sharing! Organic management methods may be employed to combat these pests through cultural, physical, and organic-approved sprays and drenches. Thanks for sharing your experiences with borax and DE, its much appreciated. I will be sharing this on my facebook page, I think everyone needs to know there are safer solutions to pest control than just spraying chemicals. Honestly, I have never used anything except the white one. You put the de in it, it looks like an accordion air pump, and you pump it and it poofs out and you poof it all over, it looks like smoke, and it lays down a fine mist of de. Can you put this on bedspreads/clothes? Perhaps my two sons and I are just more sensitive? We came back from a 5 day trip in july and i could see them crawling on my cats faces from 2 rooms away there had to be hundreds on each of them. Hi, love this article, very informative, and Im heading out today to get some DE. 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