Thanks for the heads up, will definitely keep that in mind if anyone asks in the future. I gave him a good 10min soak in dawn soap last night and afterwards brushed him out like crazy. Thanks! How many times should we repeat? Do I need a special comb? I ordered online on Amazon a few other items: Alpine Flea Insecticide with IGR-20 oz can 795903 but that wont be in for another 5 days. for fleas to get rid of them once and for all so that you can let your dogs out whenever they want. So after this really long story, lol, I still have a question. Im sure that cant be applied very frequently. Are they going to be ok? (My DE is food grade, but I have had it for a year). or is it an indication the treatment didnt work? I have one large cat who we have owned for 4 years and he is indoor only. (blocked off for now.) 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 . We dont seem to be having a problem in the house but Im going to pick up some tea lights and make some flea traps to make sure. Any brush with stiff bristles . Hi Becky, I suggest using DE around the home, not directly on your pets. is almost required in addition to using DE. Dont want to have flea bomb my house, but might have to if these dont work. Thank you so much for your help!!! 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. You can use DE on your wood floors but as for vacuuming it up using your hoover, I would be a little careful. I think the precautions with dogs are similar to those in cats, but since dogsdon'tgroom themselves asoftenas cats, there may not be as high ariskof adversegastrointestinaleffects, says Dr. Jeffrey. and a decent spot on treatment for your pets and you should be flea free in no time . You are an angel <3, Hi Teri! It was disgusting. I use a old large spice shaker jar for application. I bought some DE a week ago, all my furniture is in the middle of the room and Ive used a sieve to evenly spread over the carpets, Im 38 weeks pregnant and only managed to do one room at a time, is this any good or do I need to do the whole house in one? Since DE is commonly used in your carpets, it can be a bit difficult to clean up. Can I be sure this is good for her? Time to relax sweating my butt off, have to love Florida bugs haha, Hi Chris, thanks for sharing your success story and best of luck with the rest of the treatment. Each time I go in the bedroom, they jump on my feet. If an individual is considering applying a product for pests, its always best to contact a pest-management professional. Okay, gonna give this a try I have 3 cats, an old boy and 2 younger girls. It will provide excellent results. Triple Threat Nematode Bundle via Arbico Organics. Until now. If they sell them in slightly larger quantities, get the bigger one as its always a useful product to have around the house. You applied DE incorrectly. Predatory nematodes like these may be purchased and applied by drench or spray method to control flea beetle larvae. Thanks for posting these detailed steps! My girlfriend is allergic to seafood and shellfish. I did purchase it (the food grade DE), and covered our entire basement (except for a large workbench where my Dads old tools are & another table that has garden equipment, light bulbs, and do-dads on it , & of course our boxed artificial Christmas tree I did not put any DE on that). 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. Took it to the laundromat, washed and dried everything on high heat. Ive recently purchased Diatomaceous Red Lake Earth. He likes to stay under my bed when he sleeps. However, I am sure that removing them, applying the DE and once it has been removed, bringing them back should not harm them. 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. Hey Meeshall! Both the Dm and Borax can be hard to spread evenly but I purchased a fine pasta strainer at the $ store ..It makes both easier to spread and keeps down on the extra dust..FYI I have severe asthma and using these products in this way has not induced an asthma attack. Its a work in progress on the flea situation since my cats are carrying them around. Never? Could you give me directions for using either one for outdoor feral cats ? Hi Stina! Hello. hi i found small infestation of bed bugs in my bedroom , i did deep cleaning , i sprayed bed bug killer spray couple of time ! Then I remembered seeing some DE in the bathroom cabinet. We dont really want to hurt the snakes as they are harmless black snakes and are doing a good job of keeping rodents from entering our home (we live in a huge hay field so we are a target). Im reading all the benefits of DE and since our basement is unfinished I was planning on keeping a coating of the powder on the cement floor and in the separate entrance doorway for no less than 4 days. HI Alison! The DE shouldnt affect your GF, leave it down for as long as 2 weeks, just brush it in. Will this kill fleas and eggs or will new ones hatch when we move in and walk around. Im constantly finding flea eggs and droppings EVERYwhere, mostly in hard to reach places where I cant properly clean. Me and my dog moved to my sisters for about a week. You can but its sensitive to moisture so its usually more suitable for indoor use. I used boms and everything out there on the market. Hi Dennis! Its a pleasure, I am glad to help the community with these frustrating bugs hehe. Kittens might be a problem, not because its poisonous but because it can cause a bit of breathing issues due to how fine it is. Hi, love your advice ! Use a soap and warm water solution and wash down the bathroom (mops, cloths, etc. They seem to be newly hatched ones as they are all tiny not adult size. Im washing blankets, sheets, bedding, and vacuuming the couch very well every couple of days. And to repeat the process once a week for 3-4 week.s Can I leave the DE for one week, which means I vacuum once a week? Sorry if youve already covered this, but does the DE have any effect on the flea eggs or larvae? I got my DE at the health food store. A flea comb helps to get rid of flea dirts. We have hardwood floors, how is the best way to get rid of fleas on these types of floors, using DE? DE is not for direct pet application, its pretty much only for your carpets, etc. Oh, neem is green so your animals will have a green tint to them!! Hey Mery! We are giving DE a shot. Where do they get their victims? He said AHA! I am freaked out by all of this. If you apply to the pets coat just dont go nuts with too much or too often. One place on the island I found. I was wondering how DE can be given to animals for parasites like worms in dogs and cats? I have hardwood floors. Thank you so much for this site. I decided to get the pure stuff and use the red lakes stuff for outside pests. Ive been told not to hoover for 3 weeks following the K-Othrine treatment and its been one week so far. Hopefully this will give you the confidence to start using it if you are not convinced already. as the powder can sometimes cause minor respiratory issues. As we have both pets and kids in the house, we were looking for something safe but effective, and came across DE in our research. Thank you! Hi Aileen! Hi Allison! And would I have to wash down everything else that I covered?? I suggest applying when when you see fleas, unless you find the application and cleanup entertaining . Diatomaceous earth can and will kill fleas in your home, says Ramsey. Can I apply Nematodes for the bad guys underground, then apply DE to get the above ground? They roll around and get the DE on their coats. I can deal with a markedly improving situation over the next few days and then repeating the process for the next month to make sure theyre all dead and gone! . She currently splits her time between part-time clinical practice and freelance writing, as well as serving on her county Board of Health. Thanks bunches. Hope that helps! 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. I have sprinkled it on them into their furs, I have sprinkled it in all areas where they lay, I have sprinkled it wherever we get bitten while standing or sitting..and EVERY horizontal place in my home is now covered with the dust from it. FYI: my house is a complete dusty mess! I had my kids take all linens and clothes and put them in garbage bags. What I bought is only 78% DE, 22% Other. . They should be tight enough where you can fit one finger under. Need some additional reassurance? 3. 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. I did 3 of them in my house and no change. Will my cat be safe around it? This fungal spray may be purchased and sprayed on the garden, but be sure to apply spray in the evening since direct sunlight may kill the spores. It sounds as if I could apply a dusting to her with no ill effect. Freshly hatched larvae feed on the roots of plants for the next three to four weeks. You can use this on plants and the ground and it is suggested that it be applied in the morning hours. We have a HUGE yard, and as I mentioned in my previous postwe live right on a nature preserve. Hi! Hey Cath! If you put little holes in it, you can apply the DE like a salt shaker. I still keep the traps going even though I do not have anymore fleas in my home. Hi Deborah! And it doesnt prevent flea reproduction, says Ramsey. The fleas seem to be thriving in it. Just wanted to say thanks for the article. Our cat got a good flea bath and we got some flea meds from the vet for her. Hi Natasha, glad I have come across your article. At just about the same time when we begin to emerge from our homes in springtime, so do they. Sprinkle it on your main crop and around the base of the plants. Dr. Cathy Barnette is a small animal veterinarian with 13 years of clinical experience. What are your thoughts on that? Its a pleasure, please share it on Facebook . Ive no doubt in my mind the parrot made things worse with the flapping spreading eggs everywhere in closets if one was open.every area of my home has been effective. Fleas sometimes dont bite certain people, might have some thing to do with their skin. I have a screened porch I havent allowed my cats to hang out on because of fleas, and Im wondering if its safe to let them out for a while in the winter. Thanks! I got safer brand DE 77 percent 22 percent is that ok I cant find anything else what is the brand name of the 100 percent I put it on my dogs is it going to be ok??? Hi Valerie! Regarding applying DE to catsif they are strays that wont let you near to treat them, why not VERY lightly dust their favorite places to take dirt baths and in their favorite sitting/sleeping places with a flea powder or DE? While this guide is designed to help you understand more about this alternative method of flea control, your veterinarian will be able to best determine if diatomaceous earth is right for your lifestyle. It is greatly appreciated. Thank you Thank you this product is amazing. Still a ways to go yet as the dog seems to have a histamine reaction to the fleas, but havent seen live ones in a few days. Thank you so much for your informative article. Your article says that the DE can be sprinkled on the lawn but it becomes less effective once moist. Sorry for the late response, I can definitely make some suggestions! For your pets, just get a spot on (such as Frontline). Contact with DE can cause skin abrasions, dryness, and eye irritation. 2) Use a face mask or damp scarf to cover your mouth and nose until youre accustomed to using this powder. 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. Also when using on animals be careful not to get it into their eyes or breathing parts. Couple of questions. How would you suggest I use it on them? Most importantly is that you arent poisoning the Earth while killing a few weeds, or harmful insects. Hi theremajor flea problem in our basement. Thanks for sharing, I actually have an article on a trap like that, it is filed under my fleas category at the top. We have a very small kitten that we found and bless his tiny heart he is covered in fleas. Let me know if you come right, if not, I will help you further. So Question 1, because its a very small room and I have no place to board my dog during the DE application Id like to use a salt and baking soda combination instead and DE along the baseboards how long should it stay on the carpet? i plan on using the DE treatment left for 24 hours, then vacuum, followed by carpet cleaning every 3-5 days. I dont have any pets and dont have a garden. Do you recommend using DE on the yard (cement, fake grass, patio stones)? Whats the minimum amount of time to leave it down for and is it generally safe for my cat to walk around on straight after application? ), this will definitely sort them out. I suggest you get yourself a bug guide so you really know who the bad guys are. So, it takes me several hours to cover one room. Looking forward to hearing your experiences! Ive read through some of the comments, clearly I am using WAY too much. It should be fine, just lay it out where it needs to go (dont forget to rub it in with a broom) and vacuum it up after about a day. And still had fleas. Thanks for all your suggestions, I feel relieved. So can I go without cleaning those beds every couple of days if I just keep dust on them? Read more about planting and using trap crops here. Also, have you heard of the brand wolf creek DE It showed exact ingredient in the package unlike Silalive? Using AdvantageII, Siphotrol Premise spray, and I bombed w/ Raid flea and bed bug bomb that 1st week of October. Then again in the morning Boo goes outside with other cats around, some are feral. How do I know if its good grade if it doesnt say anything on the package? Hey Cath! You can apply it in wet or dry formapplying it in wet form allows it to cling to a surface easier, especially in the wind. Please remember that my guides are for informational purposes only, and that you agree to the terms of use when reading content on this website. Hi Rob. H Carol, thanks for helping out Katrina! My bird thinks shes a dog and runs around the house on the floor with them and on the furniture. It is supposed to be safe (gives instructions for feeding cattle right on the bag) and says it is food grade. I now have a horrible flea infestation. Thanks for helping out Michelle, really appreciate it. HELP! I used the online chat to ask safer brand if it was food grade, they assured me its safe for kids and pets. Hey Rob. As I had mentioned this was about 2 months ago. 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. Hi Julie! Im feeling overwhelmed by this as Ive never had a flea problem this bad ever! Can we still sleep on the bed or avoid for a while? You can put DE in the cupboards and anywhere where you think fleas may be hiding. Hiya, I have my DE, do I need to cover every flat surface? I actually left the DE under the furniture and under the mattresses. Some brands dont say food grade. Just found your article. The diatomaceous earth powder works well in dry conditions. May I leave the powder down for the recommended 3 weeks or is there a benefit to vacuuming and reapplying the D-Earth? I also bet that your pets love you for it hehe . Didnt think anymore about it. They do scratch a bit and I still see some flea dirt on the bed but that is lessening too. If you like the article, please feel free to leave a comment there as well , I love the article! It did raise a tremendous dust cloud. Rather use DE in the house (carpets, etc.) Ok, I have fleas, I have sprayed, bombed, put down IGR, etcand now Im leaving for a month, and I still have a few fleas. If people are unsure of this product, let me tell you it works. How long does it stay on pets? In fact, if you can get hold of a shop vac, that would be ideal. When extracted, they are already dead, but their shells remain. The little twits (fleas) seem to becoming immune. I recommend purchasing some 40 mule DE, its affordable and pure. It took the smell completely away with one bath. I thought maybe it takes a while for the cat to get rid of the dirt from their coat? Is this flea eggs or somehow the DE coming off and turning black? I live in Texas and just recently bought my first bag of DE. Parasitic Nematodes need to be applied in the evening and watered in well. Add2 tbl spoons skin so soft oil, 1tbl ACV vinegar, 3 drops each lavender and clove essential oil to a container with lid that will allow you to store the paper towel stack flat. Any dust, including silica, can be irritating to the eyes as well.. Thanks and thanks for taking the time to write this. You should see my legs :(. From what I have read it will not kill the beneficial nematodes but will kill the harmful ones. Apparently, they only sell the food-grade brand online. I just bought and applied some DE yesterday Natasha. Used with permission. The algae tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms have skeletons made of silica or silicon dioxide. While I cannot be 100% certain, the fact that it can be added to the feed, tells me that it should be safe. Well, research shows that once the fleas come into contact with the powder, they usually die about 4 hours later. Thanks:). I just used some DE in my living room this morning on the rug and the couch, but just in there as I only had a very small jar that my friend gave me. However, just keep an eye on the situation around the house, use my custom flea trap to check for them. Hi Electlady! But now Im worried I may have harmed all my babies . After sweeping it up, I am still going to have a powder residue. Hi Jess! Even so, I am careful about putting too much of it on my pets because it dehydrates the skin. Thanks! I bought the DE, food grade, sprinkled it all over the room and on the cat. That being said. You are 100% correct! 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. Hi, thanks for this informative article. None of them worked. I take notes and pictures of what I see, so I will have a record. My vet suggested Diatomaceous Earth food grade. . and saw one lady used a turkey baster to get into cracks in baseboards. Let me know please! As for keeping them away, if you have succeeded in killing the current infestation, and you dont bring anymore into your home, you shouldnt have a problem again. You answered every question I had. . Hi Bobby, if its food grade, its safe, promise. Hello! Not tried using it for fleas but am about to start as a friends cat got infested and unfortunately some came with my friend when she visited and despite my 4 indoor cats being on Stronghold neck drops the fleas are just starting to appear. Hu, some very useful comments on here! Have a good one! Hi Alice! If this still doesnt remedy the situation, get yourself a steam cleaner as the high temperature will kill those fleas fairly quickly. I cant use the spot treatment for fleas so natural repellents are our only options. Other non-food allergies are harder to pinpoint, for example I found out after 3 years that my dogs allergy was to grass! Keep up the good work! Now that my war on fleas has begun I had a few questions. The label states that its organic and OMRI approved for organic gardening. Hi Denise, I have never used it on a tree before but yeah sure, if there are fleas that walk through it (and its dry), they will get taken out so go for it. Hey Ilona! I live in an apartment and have to walk my dog so he can go to the restroom i use a spot on treatment but i am still seeing fleas..my pomeranian is alergic to fleas. They should beware of any product that says that it should be applied directly to the pet.. I currently have 3 cats and 1 dog living in my house. No problem with breathing. 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! I am confused as to which one to purchase. I use it in our rabbits bedding. However, before i read your info here, i put DE onto the cats and worked it into their coats hoping to kill off the ones that Advantage hasnt. I did one bedroom and the hallway and closed the door. God should never have given us fleas. Pet parents focus on flea protection all year roundand with good reason. Thank you so much! We noticed our cats had fleas a few weeks ago and since then Ive tried everything. It is possible but honestly, I cannot recommend anything unless it says food grade. Biological controls include the use of beneficial nematodes and predatory insects. Seeking flea advice! We noticed some small holes dotting the foliage, but nothing too alarming (we thought). Enjoy your trip! Would this work for ticks? I did not have to change their bedding as often as it helped keep down the smell. Help! My poor dog, and daughter I got the DE, have used it once a long time ago and it worked great. I have used food grade diatomaceous earth for the last 10 years successfully. The vet said a flea bath from a groomer may help, but they cant guarantee to get all of the fleas, and then if our house isnt completely free of them, itll start the cycle all over again. Yes you can, its completely harmless (just a bit dusty thats all hehe). Hi. Also the few that did jump up on my socks, fell off since they were too weak to stick. Hi Judy, yes you can but it only really works when it is dry (so no humidity or rainy weather), so I recommend you give beneficial nematodes a try. Here is everything you need to know about using diatomaceous earth for fleas so that you can make an informed decision about whether it is the right choice for your home and pets. Hey there.. so excited to finally try DE. Hi Jamie! That will accelerate the process. I went on line and checked it out and found out that the product was not food grade. I suggest you do the DE again, this time rub it in with a broom and leave it down for a full 24 hours. I just bought 40lbs of DE at our local feed store. My kitty has tapeworm, and is never going outside again because all she does is eat grass. 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! If youre like me and cant stand the thought of sacrificing a few plants, you can dig down next to the plant, gingerly move the dirt to the side to take a look, and replace the dirt afterwards. I sprinkled it on carpet and sofas.. Is it safe for my 9 year old daughter to be me in the same room that I sprinkled carpet in? She is a little lap dog and we miss our hugs. Do you know if the DE will hurt her if she walks on the floor or furniture where it was? (they luv it ) I sprinkle it on there bedding and also on them I have had no fleas problems if a flea jumps on them it dies .I use it out side as well Great stuff highly recommend it . Although they will probably be fine, rather keep the small ones out the room to be safe. As I said, I don;t have pets so this is new to me. I didnt have an infestation or anything, not even enough for them to be biting me, please help, knowing theyre still in here is driving me nuts, an just FYI I cant put anything chemical wise on the cats as they are allergic to most anything thats not natural, Thanks. If you have a large home, grab yourself a slightly bigger one. We have found articles mentioning both, with pros and cons for both. That combination should sort you out quickly. Hi Peggy! Another option for dealing with pests in your soil is Diatomaceous Earth. Regarding your dog and its fleas, I highly recommend that you use a spot on treatment and not that collar (see my article on the subject of flea collars, they are bad news). Is that t safe to use DE in the yard if we have sprayed with nematodes or will DE kill them? The DE is a pain to vacuum up because it will clog your vacuum cleaner filters quickly. Hi Natasha, Our cats are restricted to one part of our house. so i just wanted to tell u that i found 100 % grade DE.on amazon.com for low coast ,also have many different size selection .sorry for being nosie but hope info helps.they will deliver it to your door to. Someone told me about DE, so I got some and used it 2 days ago, not sure if it is working or not ?? If you need any further help, let me know! At this point, it might be worth considering an exterminator, let me know if you want a free quote . Hey Debbie! How often should I repeat the treatments since I seem to be getting newly hatched ones so soon after the treatment? I went to Home Depot and bought two 5lb bags of the Safer Brand DE. Yeah ideally you should use a shop vac or something with just a regular bag (nothing fancy). Carpet under furniture and very close to baseboards can be left with the dust to keep killing bugs. And the NPIC warns, If an extremely large amount is inhaled, people may cough and have shortness of breath. Howeverour basement is so bad we cant even walk down there anymore. Do you apply it all over, or only the back of the neck, and how often? I originally purchased DE when i noticed my cat had worms. P.S: Leave the DE down for 2-3 days and brush it into carpets with a broom , I have tile and wood floorsonly one rug by front door and a rug in each bathroom. ), please keep them away from DE as due to their small body mass, it can be dangerous.. Appreciate your lovely comment and your kind words. After doing a little research (havnt seen that in my country), it seems that you may have purchased feed grade variant of DE. Please help. So Im trying the DE approach. That sounds like a fairly serious infestation, I honestly recommend that you call an exterminator in to deal with that, its a bit much for a DIY job. Used in the same way as DE, but left on for a few more days? The package also states Food Chemical Codex Grade. Does this also kill the eggs that may be there? Hi Ive been battling fleas for two months. Where can I get these? It can be used in your home as an insecticide, deodorizer, filter aid, cleaning agent and more! I will do our carpets tomorrow. Hope that helps, please share this article with your friends . and its very sad. They are doxies. Since I usually recommend applying the DE a couple times in heavily infested areas (vacuuming it up each time after about a day), you will probably need about 10kgs. You can apply it, leave it for a couple days and after vacuuming it up, repeat (if you still find fleas). I was planning on dusting the rug, carpet and concrete then vacuuming up after 24 hours. However, this was like a miracle and I could finally sleep again and not be afraid. 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 would put it down for a couple days and dont stress, your cat walking on it a couple times is not going to hurt it. Please help suggest some way to apply my De in a less hellaceous manner. After reading some reviews, went out and bout a big bag for only $14.99. and I swear the fleas have multiplied. 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. A week and a half ago, we noticed fleas all over our feet and legs. Good question! Hope that helps! Hi Jan, yes that is fine! Just made sure its food grade please. Although it does work, it can dry their skin. Join the fastest-growing email membership in pet care. 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