I have a shitzu who likes to bring her nasty biting friends over after a day outside the yard. Hey Linda! Search for further help with dose. Thanks! Ive seen that the DE is supposed to work pretty fast, but its just not helping, Does anyone have any other suggestions? Also it removes the dusting often created by using it in powder form which is beneficial to allergy/asthma sufferers. Still have fleas. The fleas seem to be thriving in it. Yes, DE will work. The package also states Food Chemical Codex Grade. Thanks everyone. Would it end up affecting her even if it is food grade? Yours seems particularly informative so maybe you could answer. I use garlic in my dogs food as a flea preventative and it seems to work well. If theres a flea any where near my son, they get on him. Hi Susan, yep they will be, its just a precaution. Its been two hours now and I havent seen a flea. How long should I leave it on them before I bath them or just leave it on them. I just bought the safer brand just for inside my house. As mentioned above, I vacuumed and put out the DE and has been sitting for nearly 24 hours now, have not vacuumed up yet. I dont have carpet or grass. Will definitely do as you suggest. Especially if the vacuum does not pick up the powder well off of the slate?? (They hate this stuff). Can I apply Nematodes for the bad guys underground, then apply DE to get the above ground? 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. Surely there is an online store near you that can supply 100% DE? Since DE is effective vs a number of pests, its definitely the right option in your case, even for bed bug problems. Pleasure Brenda, thanks for getting back to me . I really appreciate you taking the time to share that info with the community though, it will definitely be helpful and I am glad you have found relief. Hi Diane! :o). Although diatomaceous earth is nontoxic to humans . I couldnt find any contact on their website. Just want to make sure I do everything needed first time around! Our home is over 85 years old Victorian style, remodeled kitchen with over 85 years old wood flooring on the first and second levels. Didnt think anymore about it. Although they will probably be fine, rather keep the small ones out the room to be safe. 02/25/2010 Hope that helps! That is why a wet diatomaceous earth powder will absorb nothing. I hope this works, as I feel so bad for my doggie itching and biting himself to get at the fleas. Organic gardening is the responsible choice for many reasons. So my two kittens are now in our basement until we can figure something else out.we may just have to bomb the place :-/ I have seen soooo many flees on them but Ive read original dawn is great for killing the fleas on the animals, it did but then we quickly realized ourhome is infested because they keep infesting our kittys. Here are some of the most common. Highly magnified diatomaceous earth shows the intricate fossils that make up the substance. Does it help kill fleas for cats to take some orally? I have a relative that came to visit, who has a KNOWN flea infestation. Just found your article. The dog has snuck into the carpeted rooms a couple of times, but after reading I assume I should treat ALL floors since eggs drop and can be carried on shoes? Shd I have done the floors anyway? I dont think that stir up approach is necessary. 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. Firstly, the application is important, as you only want a fine layer of DE so when it comes to brushing it in, it doesnt go everywhere. D E seems to work but I dont want to ruin my expensive hoover. Until now. Most people write, but never care about the people that are reading. The algae tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms have skeletons made of silica or silicon dioxide. Its important to purchase the food-grade variety of diatomaceous earth if you plan to use it at home. Good luck! This morning no signs of flea dirt, so maybe we are winning the war. Hi Sara! is going to be your best option. I completed the task of spreading the DE at 8:30 pm last night, June 5th. I also use just the DE food grade alone on carpets, floors and bedding. Remember, the good bugs are free labor . It is a good thing that fleas are not an exception to the rule. 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. However, just keep an eye on the situation around the house, use my custom flea trap to check for them. With fleas you need to not be having to empty debris from a bagless vacuum. Are they going to be ok? . Hi Kathy. Hi Neal, awesome, thanks for sharing that with the community. Cindy. The one room I saw fleas and flea dirt though the fleas were dead, the other childs room we just found flea dirt where the cat laid in one spot. How would you apply DE to floorboards with huge gaps and years of dust in between? Buying diatomaceous earth from Walmart or Lowes This is definitely a great option, especially if there is one of these outlets near your residence. Only use the food grade Diatomaceous Earth for flea control and stay away from the pool grade one. Does this also kill the eggs that may be there? Develop a keen eye for spotting these pests, so you dont have to suffer the devastation of their less-than-creative artwork on your plants leaves and tubers. Why does the bag say that if it is safe? Within 24 hours her biting and scratching had minimized to almost nothing my home is officially flea free. BlackDiamond from Home Depot, When I got this package, I immediately sprinkled the 3 inside dogs. Can. It is also great to use on their food to get rid of worms, and supposedly the Food Grade is safe for humans for the same purpose! We noticed some small holes dotting the foliage, but nothing too alarming (we thought). Why above did you say, IF you are using a Dyson, be careful? Yum! Its disgusting and gross. I have lots and lots of fleas jumping about and have been using your tealight traps at night (theyre great!). I would like to expound a little further on this dish soap thing. 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 discovered hundred of eggs in these place. Thanks. Hadnt read your website, though, until this morning (great, detailed information, and such a quick turn around for questions). I put frontline on him and gave him a capguard tablet. Hi Sharlon! Why does this matter? Hey Muriel! I have three Chihuahuas and a green cheek conure. Yarrow helps with the flea bite inflammation as so does the oil. DE can harm the Nematodes. Its particularly effective for allergy/asthma sufferers and is so simple its almost criminal. Hey Shawn! She doesnt like contact unless she initiates it, so giving her a dawn bath to give her immediate relief is out of the question unfortunately.). Within 12 hours, there were no worms in her feces anymore. Used in the same way as DE, but left on for a few more days? However, now that the powder is no longer there, they are back again. Hey Tami! 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. THANK YOU! Thanks a million for getting back to me Natasha! Will either of these methods get rid of Chiggers??? I was pretty heavy handed in some spots and while sweeping it caused a dust bowl. Does it? $9.97 for a bag at Home depot 100% diatomaceous earth. No, DE in their food will not help with fleas. Im really sorry now that i did that. 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? Your pets health information at your fingertips, 2022 Great Pet Media. Both ideas will work, best of luck! My house is large and we need to cover the whole house. Its supposed to be completely safe for people and pet use. If my eyes got irritated, so did my animals eyes get irritated. As long as it is not inhaled by people or pets, this substance is a safe way to manage fleas and other insects. Thanks so much and I cant wait to hear from you. Its peppermint oil and clove extract. While applying the DE move all furniture, vacume as you go, apply, work with broom, also make sure you get the baseboards thats where they really like to lay there eggs. I have no carpets. I was wondering how DE can be given to animals for parasites like worms in dogs and cats? My only concern is with my parrots, many products that are safe for animals arent so safe for birds due to their fragile respiratory system. and apple cider vinegar to put on a cat? This powder absorbs the liquid from fleas exoskeleton which is fats and oils. I was told about Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade- from a friend. I have heard about DE from a friend with dogs. H Carol, thanks for helping out Katrina! 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!! This is just one of hundreds or thousands of horrible tests being done all over the country at this very moment. as the powder can puff into the air and cause slight respiratory issues for a short amount of time. Hi, love this article, very informative, and Im heading out today to get some DE. Thanks again! This is my first time to your site and you are a life saver, I have been getting eaten up So, for me, my house and my 3 dogs I am heading next to Amazon.com to order a large bag of food grade DE and a container of Cedarcide for starts, I have been putting my battle plan together today and also on how to stop all this intense itching from all the bites LOL Ill keep you updated on my progress and thank you again and your community for this awesome site youve all created together! I was told by one person I could sprinkle on my dogs food? Three days should be sufficient to kill those fleas so you dont need to reapply. Let us all know how that goes . Keep strong! I recommend keeping her off the ground for a day while you leave it on the floor and vacuum it up at night. Hi Terry, humid environments are not ideal but honestly, it will probably still work. Non-food or filter-grade diatomaceous earth is toxic to mammals. I do not have a problem with just leaving this stuff down for several days (just me and hubby, minimum visitors so the disheveled looking house is no problem)If I just leave ithow long to make sure the new hatchlings get a dose? Hi Cindy, try amazon, they usually have food grade DE. They should be tight enough where you can fit one finger under. I have to go to the laundry Matt, after a hot wash and dry the clothes still have fleas in them. Well although these will probably kill fleas faster, they are usually not safe for your animals as they often contain other toxic elements such as flea insecticide. If you are going to use both, make sure you bath him first and then apply the spot on only afterwards. The vet had said avoid bathing as it would dry out her skin, but applying DE may as well. We have laminate floors and I am not sure how I would go about using DE. So, I then treated the whole house, all 3 floors, with Borax. I became a host, now my battle is ongoing. Not to get to far off track but my dog had a close encounter with a locale skunk. Hiya, I have my DE, do I need to cover every flat surface? I have used the DE in my house and I have all wood flooring. They seem to be fine & its been about 4 hrs. Pool grade gets the job done, but so does the food grade alternative. We have a very small kitten that we found and bless his tiny heart he is covered in fleas. My kids are itchy, Im itchy and yes, the poor dog is itchy too. Now, I have the job of cleaning it all up. Living in Florida, fleas are a huge problem! That is a good question hehe, I am actually not sure. Sorry for the late response. Will it be safe for me to allow the cat to go back down there when the DE is still present? I also think I used too much. I understand you are not a vet or a doctor, but do you have an opinion about the wisdom of allowing them to romp in the back yard? I dont know how or when they got so bad but, my home was infested. Above-ground injury is characterized by shot-holing in the leaves of the host. Which is questionable. Hey Cheryl! Would it be ok to simply distribute the DE around the whole house and leave it on for at least a week before vacuuming to be sure we get both the adult fleas and their eggs? Thank you for all the information and reply. I also spread it all over floors and carpet. Hi Pam! Doesnt have to be pure white honestly, just lay it lightly and evenly, maybe using an icecream container with holes in the lid. Food grade DE is 100% safe. Hi Natasha, Our cats are restricted to one part of our house. and for my pets, I either use a natural treatment (check out my articles on specifically killing fleas on either dogs or cats) or a spot on treatment like Front Line. Or should I say they are finding me since I am the only blood in the house that isnt treated. Hi, i found your post recently when we started getting invested with fleas. Your article was very informative! Speaking of which, here are some suggestions for treating fleas on your dog and removing fleas on your cats. Thank you! I know it seems like overkill But do you think we will get rid of this quickly? We have also sprayed multiple products inside the house. Thanks, Wm. Organic insecticidal sprays, powders, or drenches may be purchased to help combat flea beetles in your garden such as: Chemical pesticides are a last resort option. You can also buy a 50 pound bag of Food Grade for $57 dollars, no shipping. Oh, I also started taking the Kyolic 101 and it really does make me feel good too. However, if you really want a number, I would say that after a couple hard freezes its unlikely that there will be many fleas around. I really like your webpages, Natasha. My husband sprinkled this all over the driveway yesterday. Just tonight I found one just chilling on my chest. Please give me any advice you have I appreciate it greatly!! And it doesnt prevent flea reproduction, says Ramsey. If all goes as planned, Ill wait a few days and treat again. Hi Julie, thanks for the fantastic tips, I really appreciate you sharing those gems with us! Quick, easy, inexpensive and non-toxic. This little subterranean creature loves to feed on fleas, their eggs, and larvae. Tried vacuuming everday and flea combing the animals but i just puffed the powder on all of them to see what happens. Even the flea sprays are not helping. This guide has brought a new life for me and my pets!!! Thanks, Allison. Here are a few encouraging success stories for using this powder for effective flea removal. Have you ever heard of people doing that? I have memory foam bed and a leather sofa. Whats the difference? Wow that is incredible, thanks for sharing that experience with us . These fleas seem hardier than in other years when weve had a problem. That should be enough to wipe out the next generation of fleas. you might try using a sho-vac (sometimes called a wet/dry vac). This is usually made up of about 30% Bentonite and 70% DE and while it should still work for pest control, I recommend that you try and get a pure DE (as high as possible) for maximum results. He seems fine not bitin or scratching, he sits about 5 feet off the ground mostly. Thanks so much in advance for any advice and for listening! Also, I asked her about the concentration, and she said that there were no other ingredients listed on the packaging other than 100% DE. Hope that helps. Thanks for any help you can give. The small particles of DE actually look like shards of glass when examined under the microscope, says Dr. Dolores Costantino, a veterinarian with HousePaws Mobile Veterinary Service in Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Sign up and make sure you are always on top of the most important info for you and your pets. We put down DE on the couches and carpeting on Tuesday. Are the fleas really dead after repeated washings? Hi Chris, if you dont have pets or small kids (or if you keep them away from it and vacuum it up 100% afterwards), that should be fine. Hi Krissy, I am sure that it will work just as well, let me know how it goes. Alternatively, you could always water down the area and mop it up, since it didnt sound like it was on stuff like carpets, etc. How long should I let it sit for? We have found articles mentioning both, with pros and cons for both. I followed your tip, sprinkled three levels all together including the mud room where my cats whole station is, and left the powder for three days as of today. Thanx for your articles! If you dont, the first step will be to find out where the fleas are coming from, and deal with that with haste. Thanks for your kind words. Any ideas? You are doing fine, keep it up. Thank you, Natasha. Hope you come right! We went away for a week and came back, no more fleas. Should it be safe to release my cats to walk on it? I am lucky to find your so helpful information! Never? Hi Patrick, goodness, that sounds like a serious infestation. Hey there.. so excited to finally try DE. Just in case the above-ground damage wasnt scary enough, Ill continue. I live in a 2.5 bed apt. Tapeworms in animals can be caused by fleas. I HAVENT SEEN ONE FLEA SINCE I APPLIED diatomaceous earth!!! I was wondering, would I be able to use the diatomaceous earth alongside the K-Othrine? We have hardwood floors, how is the best way to get rid of fleas on these types of floors, using DE? 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. i dont know WHAT HAPPENED!!!! Thank you, appreciate you helping Fancine. My animals, my husband & I were miserable! If you want to be really safe, repeat your DE treatments in those areas once every two weeks and you will be flea free . 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. Went to the pool store and got a 10lb box lol. Please help. Hope that helps! If we keep him dusted about once a week, will it keep him flea free? Im pretty positive that his article saved my life and my wallet!! Just want to be sure I got the correct product. Hi Jan, yes that is fine! Second? 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. Electrician has not said if it was the fine powder but he has raised questions about stress on the appliance. Thanks. They all like to roll about on the carpet, stretching out, indicating they want pettings. 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. You recommended to leave DE for 12 hours before vacuuming up. They all have fleas. We just found some fleas on our cat. I would choose DE . Also I wondered if you could feed it to your pet and yourself to deal with bugs and or worms? Hi, Natasha, great article, and kudos for staying on the job. DE for the carpet. Diatomaceous Earth is made of siliceous sedimentary rock crushed into tiny particles. Hello, Im caring for a small group of feral cats on my property. Alexis once managed a sizable CSA operation in Valley Center, Kansas, and her specialization is in growing high quality organic vegetables. I live in a old house with two small dogs that get flea treatments on the 10th of each month. So I started researching and hiding is something they do if they are sickly So I began checking him over. It took a lot of work on my end as I lived in an apartment complex and they came from a downstairs neighbor of whom the complex eventually kicked out. Hi, is it okay to just leave the powder in your carpet for a long time? We sleep in my bedroom except my older child said he couldnt sleep well unless in his bed. Hi Natasha Your article was so very informative. It might be worth your while to get your yard treated by an exterminator and then leave the house (and your pets if you have) to you. Hi Vickie! I have an article on this blog about it, find it under the fleas category and tell me what you think. Check for color fastness. It will be alot of work. Im also using a vinegar/water spray on the pups after their nightly walk. 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 sure hope you can help me. Good luck! Tilling in the spring kills the majority of overwintered beetles, while tilling later in the season destroys larvae and cleans up the garden before fall, interrupting the adults overwintering patterns. Bathe them and then use DE around the home, not on them. I have used a spot treatment for both of the cats I rescued from the shelter, but found theyre still scratching and Im seeing fleas. He said he felt nothing while in there and slept good (I still plan on putting DE in his room today). My poor cat is losing her fur because of these damn fleas. I have seen you respond to others about it being ok to leave on couches and beds etc.. 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). I plan on buying larger bags of the food grade and using it from here on out but Id hate for the first 2 bags to go to waste. Hey Lori! Then the cats will come back and treat themselves. Help! I went to Home Depot and bought two 5lb bags of the Safer Brand DE. Could this be that i found the fleas early enough? They will give you an idea of how many fleas are hiding in the home and they are very effective. We are not getting as many bites so think we are on the way to winning the battle. Hi Elizabeth! Hey! Ugh. Hope that helps! Yes, its absolutely safe. Let us know in the comments below or feel free to ask questions about prevention and control! thank you. 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. I found your last comment to be hopeful, I will take a yogurt container (big) and punch some holes in it to lightly sprinkle. My name is Natasha, and I have been helping people with their insect problems since 2012. Hey April! Smart cats. It took the smell completely away with one bath. My pets are laying in it on floors. Filter grade DE is added to pool filter systems, where it captures small particleslike dirt and bacteriathat other filters might miss. I had a quick question: I have a house w/ a basement and have noticed fleas in both levels. Both living and non-living mulches help deter these pests from your garden. Hey Tammy! I came home to a house with an entire bag of DE layering the carpets, beds, couch, couch cushions chair cushions, dog begs, etc. Ive flea-sprayed the carpets and furniture. But since Im here, of course my dog was playing in the yard and fleas jumped on him! I currently have 3 cats and 1 dog living in my house. Just rub it in and leave for about a day before vacuuming it up, that way it wont go to waste. But way worth it to stay healthy. You have to vacuum daily if you have an infestation; twice a day if you can. Its not that its dangerous chemically, its just can cause respiratory issues for small animals, if handled incorrectly. DE is mainly for your actual house, not really for direct pet application. 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. Leslie, im not real sure abuot the aunts but I would say right away as they begin to eat and continue to do so until it is too hot outside. I bought a new vacuum, cylinder (no bag type), and had to be very careful as there were still traces of powder on my bedroom carpet (I had tried to take up as much as possible with dust pan and brush after previous experience) This new vacuum has a washable filter. 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). At just about the same time when we begin to emerge from our homes in springtime, so do they. It kills fleas more slowly than traditional products. is almost required in addition to using DE. DISCLAIMER: Although some . You inspire me . And I know they have fleas. Its all over the downstairs. Weve recently had some stray cats staying under our shed and have just noted a major infestation around, under, and inside of the shed. There are a variety of methods for controlling these pests, including cultural, physical, and biological. Last spring, my husband I planted the most perfect potato patch. Neem is a natural moisturizer (Indian Lilac). My basement has a concrete floor with 1 large rug and 1 small piece of extra carpet. Pure is best and application matters as well. It does a wonderful job of killing fleas when you . I noticed mine doesnt really. Given the circumstances with the pets skin, I dont feel comfortable recommending any product, your best bet will be to take it to the vet. Other non-food allergies are harder to pinpoint, for example I found out after 3 years that my dogs allergy was to grass! 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