Ideally a fine sprinkling is perfect, sorry that you have so much down . ), please keep them away from DE as due to their small body mass, it can be dangerous.. I notice when it gets thin, the d.e. Not to get to far off track but my dog had a close encounter with a locale skunk. Hi Natasha, As a big proponent of the benefits of food grade DE, I was very pleased to find this website. the fleas are biting again, so I put it thickly on carpets and wood floors. And its brown powder like dirt. Does giving DE to the cats in their food help? thank you. It is used to control slugs, millipedes, sowbugs, cockroaches, ants, and soft-bodied insects like aphids. Hey Amanda! Went to local tractor supply store and they recommended red lake earth diatomaceous with calcium bentonite. Best way to check is to use a DIY flea trap at night. Please help. In fact, their relatively smaller size and proximity to the application surface may put them at a higher risk for experiencing side effects than the pet parent.. Our cars do not go outdoors at all. Hi Jan, yes that is fine! Sometimes a little floury feeling in ears. Shd I have done the floors anyway? Ive tried washing the friends, Ive tried freezing the friends, Ive even submerged them in a tub of soapy water for days and those little black jumping devils keep coming back. Thanks. Your article was very informative! H Carol, thanks for helping out Katrina! Dusting the comforter cover will work, just do it lightly and you will be fine. Any help would be appreciated. Also I have been worried to let the cats into the main house, will the frontline rid them? What about you? I think its important to remember that pets are no less vulnerable to these side effects, says Hanna. They are for outdoor use, usually you can order them online from a variety of retailers. I am vacuuming daily and re-sprayed the house today (7 days later). Specifically, DE will eliminate 60% roach within 24 hours, 80% within 48 hours, and 100% mortality in one week. Even the flea sprays are not helping. Yes, it can be used on couches but it creates quite a bit of a dust cloud so take it easy hehe. in the article it says that it shouldnt be around kittens, puppiesbout how old should the puppies be before they can be around it. Experts say a small amount can go a long way. I would like to try applying DE to her (short) hair and tummy and legs since it will not be toxic to her when she licks herself. Hi Heather! Hi Natalie, yes DE will work nicely in your case and you can use it like that on your bed/rugs. I just put advantage on them last night, and i am going Diatomaceous Earth crazy all over my house lol. Thats why the fleas have been avoiding me! If you prefer to use DIY products for your four-legged family member, youve probably read about diatomaceous earth for fleas. About to fog again ( 2nd time in two weeks) had my hair cut to two inches long to ensure there are no eggs on my head. Who would have guessed that these tiny little beetles could cause such a fuss? Any brush with stiff bristles . Can I use it on furniture and mattresses too? Hope that helps, please share this on Facebook if you appreciate my time . What about a 9 lb. Hope that helps! Hope that helps! Does all the DE have to be cleaned up? Is this what I am looking for? Thanks! I typically use DE for actual areas, not really pets. 1. Again sorry for the essay and I will definitely update you on this. We have to take our dog to doggy day care three days a week (every other day). What can I use to sprinkle it with so I dont put to much or make a mess Our fleas are getting out of control and this product was recommended by a worker at our local tractor supply I absolutely hate fleas and its driving me crazy trying to get rid of them! We encourage you to rely on chemical pesticides as a last resort, for the protection of our health and that of the environment. Pretty gross. Hey Sharon! It may not be as effective, for example, in areas with higher humidity. Hi Renee! Hi Sharlon, yes that sounds perfect, good luck! Hi Dave, absolutely fantastic suggestion. I have used DE and another flea powder. Hey Natasha, We have had a really bad flea infestation! Natasha, many times you mentioned dawn dish soap for killing fleas on the animals. And for more information about protecting your garden from insect pests, check out these guides next: Ask the Experts, LLC. This stuff completely wiped them out. HELP PLEASE!!! Hi William, rather just use the nematodes first and see how that goes, as from my personal experience, DE isnt great outside. Hi Donna, not too sure about ingesting DE, I only teach others to use it around the home. You can also try using a flea bomb, I have an article that outlines the exact steps and I encourage you to check it out. Thanks for the great tip, much appreciated! this will be great for your walk in closet) and then either a natural or product based method on my pets. Is there a specific brand youd recommend? We dont have anything else on the floors of the bedroom. While the product I recommend is usually white, this definitely doesnt mean that you have the wrong stuff. Hi Lisa! Hope that helps! Its not that its dangerous chemically, its just can cause respiratory issues for small animals, if handled incorrectly. 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 there, my 6 month old kitty got out a bout a month ago and weve noticed a few weeks ago that she broughtback fleas and now my 3 cats are infested, ive done alot of reasearch and my plan is to use dawn to bathe them should i sprinkle some de on them afterwards? 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. 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. It works. Great product! Hey Rob. It can also be added to areas inside the home, like carpets, cat scratchers, and pet kennels, Falk says. I now have a horrible flea infestation. I now find myself unable to sleep, up at 3am, nervous and searching online for answers!! Hi Maria! Thank You!! The active ingredient is lower than other topical making it easier for cats, who have a hard time with chemicals and medications. Is this gonna hurt them? When using diatomaceous earth for killing fleas in your home, dont put any household fans or anything that creates a draft as it can blow the fine granules all over your home, making it a nightmare to clean. My parents dont. I would like to say that when I use it in my house I do have to wear a mask while applying because it bothered my lungs pretty bad last time. 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. Will definitely do as you suggest. Its important to purchase the food-grade variety of diatomaceous earth if you plan to use it at home. I used DE on them tonight only to read one of your points which was not to use them on kittens!! THANK YOU! After reading these replys, I am afraid that I used too much and will not work. Some good trap crops include radishes, giant Chinese mustard, collards, and bok choy. Fossilized diatoms, whose cell walls are made of silica, are used to make a fine powder called diatomaceous earth (DE). Stands to reason, if you think of all the other gunk we breathe in, even microscopic parasites that ride the dust in our houses and air we breathe every day. This little subterranean creature loves to feed on fleas, their eggs, and larvae. Imagine the vet bills and flea / worm treatments. Hi Kelly, if it is food grade, then yes. Hi Brooke! So far, no scratching for the cat except once today and outside of two flea sightings this morning before treatment Nothing. Its a pleasure, I am glad that it has helped you find some relief from fleas. Im going to make some DIY traps tonight (thanks for that tip). I dont know why you said it wasnt safe for kittens and small animals because it definitely is. My dog has recently caught fleas and we have had some hot whether which has resulted in the fleas multiplying like mad! I figure tomorrow i will vacuum it up, do it every 3 days or so for the next 2 weeks and it should kill anything in my house, at least thats what i am hoping! Hopefully, she just sprained something the life of ferals. wherever she lays. However if it says 100% DE. Hello, I found your blog this.evening and found it very informative. Ive been fighting fleas for awhile. 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. The experience with bed bugs and fleas is, the fleas are harder to get rid of due to having two animals walking around as hosts. We have never had a problem with fleas in our home or biting us in the two years since we rescued him. Once that is done, sprinkle some DE on your carpeted rooms, and leave that DIY flea trap (again, I have a guide on this) out at night (it must be the only light). I know that you (or your pets) are not going to eat it but it basically guarantees that its non-toxic in every way. I was wondering if this was the same as in your article because the stuff I have is a brown color. Yes it sounds like it, the traps almost always catch some if there are fleas around. We did have a few questions that we cant seem to find answers for, though. If you have sprayed with nematodes, you dont need to use DE so dont bother If you are having success with that, I suggest sticking with it as for outdoor use, I think its a better solution. I became a host, now my battle is ongoing. They had smaller bags of it but I will be puting it in the dogs beds, where the lay in the yard, etc. Hey Susie! Hi Gina! Diatomaceous earth works much faster in killing roaches, ants and fleas than boric acid (Borax), but Borax works faster while killing bed bugs; It can achieve 100% mortality in just one week compared to two weeks for boric acid. Bathe her once per week lately, never find fleas on her. This is the first that I have bother with fleas infestation I have had dogs for years. My question is, how often should I reapply? I have 3 cats. Any suggestions on what I might have done wrong? Hi Terri, thanks for your wonderful feedback, I really appreciate it. DE is absolutely fantastic and I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on it, especially to help my readers. I always recommend a decent spot on treatment for that. I suggest that you phone them and maybe just ask if it is food grade instead of driving all the way back there. Diatomaceous earth is extremely effective for killing fleas that are hiding in carpets, either in your home or even outside where your pets might enjoy taking a rest. But, I think I finally got the problem under control. Diatomaceous. Jon. Would it end up affecting her even if it is food grade? DE is mainly for your actual house, not really for direct pet application. As a bonus, brush it into the carpet, etc. Hi Cat! Hi Karen! Our cat sitter recommended diatemeous earth. Thank you all. Hopefully this will eliminate the problem! Which is questionable. Older transplants may resist pest pressure and recover more quickly if they suffer damage. 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. I usually remove tapeworm from my pets using a tablet so I suggest grabbing something like that from your vet, not too sure why they recommended a liquid, very strange lol. If you find that fleas keep popping up randomly, I recommend doing it each week or two as a bit of a proactive measure. Is the Safer brand really that bad? I dust under beds and under sofas, behind the TV and cabinets as these items are difficult to move and fleas love to live in such areas. Here are a few Organic tips you can use to control pests in your yard. One application often works for multiple years, and helps to protect a wild plethora of fruits and veggies against a host of insect pests. . We have way too many dogs beds for 2 dogs! The funniest thing I already had DE for an ant problem I was having and I need something that I could use around my grandchildren, I know have an inside/outside cat and my home and my cat and dogs have fleas, they all have been treated I needed something safe and stumbled across this blog, so once again thank because I used last night and within hours of use, my dogs stop itching and scratching. 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. . Rather just wash him in dawn soap and warm water and reserve the DE for the floors. Hi Denise! Im unaware of any spot-on product killing intestinal parasites (tapeworms, etc). Im glad to have found your website! Great article! DE does help if your dog has worms. I could crate her in the small dinning room if necessary but wouldnt want to do that for too long. The fun with the especially evil cat fleas! Just dont put an excessive amount and they will be fine . My oldest and biggest dog has gotten the worst of it. 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? Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a powder made from the sediment of fossilized algae. The Safer brand of DE does NOT say food grade on the package (at least I couldnt find it). Thank you for all the great information and hard work you have on this site. They cannot survive in high heat but will die off once they have eaten the pests anyway. Pet parents focus on flea protection all year roundand with good reason. Fleas still existed in the basement. On the main floor, we have hardwood w/ area rugs and in the basement, we have tile. It is made up of the fossilized remains of single-celled aquatic microorganisms called diatoms. Hope that helps! You can use this on plants and the ground and it is suggested that it be applied in the morning hours. Hi Peggy! . I know it seems like overkill But do you think we will get rid of this quickly? I suggest you try using my DIY flea traps first. Hi Sharon, it will be fine, just dont use an excessive amount . Yes that is a great idea, do that but be prepared to clean up the mess afterwards hehe. It never seems to get better. They all have fleas. Secondly, Im up on a mountain an my back yard is ALL DIRT and very large!!! Thanks. I hope the little diatoms act like ninja blades on the little evil fleas and they die every last one. So I buy this DE and sprinkle it on my cat and my bed every week for a month? Sincerely thank you!!!! Thanks for the great tip! my vet treated with a pill, and all seem to be dead however, i am convinced i need to treat my home to prevent any future problems. After using the DE I have found that it is effective from the first application. and brushing it in? 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. 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. Is DE effective against bees? Used properly, DE is effective as a preventive immediately; with a flea infestation it takes about a month after you dust with DE then vacuum. Let me know please, I will help you through this. The abrasive particles of Diatomaceous Earth are ideal for damaging and penetrating the hard exoskeletons of fleas. Hi Carrie! 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? It also is said to contain vital minerals that help both. I placed less than a 16th of a teaspoon in a jar, when a flea got on me, I placed it in the jar, within an hour each flea was dead., and the areas I scattered it in my carpet and used a broom to get it down deep into the fibers, I had no fleas in that area after applying it 3 hours before I went to bed, had to give the dust time to settle. The battery operated one works just as well, promise. All Rights Reserved 2022. I found one live flea in each room, does this indicate there are hundreds? Hi there, it should be fine. Thank you for your article! And, while fleas arent technically supposed to take up residence on people, the ones we have seem perfectly content in my daughters thick locks. Yes we know they are fleas and not bed bugs. I seen 2 of them, so far. Why not? For those who are having the zombie fleas, using advantage II, comfortis, capstar, etc. Hey Jenna! I was wondering, would I be able to use the diatomaceous earth alongside the K-Othrine? ( its early November here in Wisconsin) and will continue with the DE if I feel the need. RE the flea traps, try making the DIY ones on my site (not sure if you followed that article, but you dont need to buy any from the shop). I had been suffering from pesticide resistant mutant fleas for about almost a month now. Under her belly especially and under the arms. I am not too sure which model you have but preferably use a non-water based vacuum to suck the DE up. I have bought DE, and have scattered it around the bedroom, but as I understand it, the fleas are just waiting for a body to hatch from larval stage and then leaping on me! Article is on this blog. for the entire day (a minimum of about 4 hours). She loves it! Repeat maybe 2-3 times, if there is still a flea problem of course. Dont understand food grade part of it. Especially if the vacuum does not pick up the powder well off of the slate?? Also, our animals (one cat, one dog) sleep on our beds at night. I found a flea and flea dirt. After vacuuming and laying down another layer, were pretty much 99% flea free!! Just bought a house from people who were obviously oblivious to the fact they were harboring millions of vampiric nasty bugs! Sorry if youve already covered this, but does the DE have any effect on the flea eggs or larvae? For the fastidious gardener, this little beetle can cause a lot of frustration! The cleaning part can be challenging but it works and thats all that matters! Ok, enough chit-chat. I have a question for you. Hi Jean, super glad to hear that it worked for you, and thanks for taking the time to share your experience . Hey Muriel! Is there a brand that you can direct me to? 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. Just made sure its food grade please. Wow that sounds legit. To be honest, if you can afford the exterminator and they can confirm their treatment will not affect your family, go for it. Yours seems particularly informative so maybe you could answer. Any suggestions? My other younger son has a few bites but nothing compared to myself and the other sons. It is not dangerous but it is not super effective for direct application to pets. Hey Colleen! I ordered from Amazon the correct type of DE to use on the carpets and patio. I just found your website yesterday, but have been using DE on carpets for two weeks now. I have read a bit on this product due to an unfortunate run in with a flea infestation in the house I just rented! So Im prayin the DE drys out the eggs and larvae too. Wow thanks for helping my readers, I really appreciate your time! 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. I put de all over carpet basement and left it there now for 5 days. It doesnt feel humid in here, but I live in Austin, Texas, so its always kind of humid! Flea Infestation Guide: How to Kill and Get Rid of Fleas, 'Natural' Methods for Controlling Fleas in Dogs. Using Borax on the floor near the bed and have a pan of water with a light on it for night time. Hey Stacy! Ive read through some of the comments, clearly I am using WAY too much. 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. Please help. Im not sure how to avoid this (it was a fine sprinkling) and wonder why you caution against raising such a cloud. On a Friday we bombed with hot shot foggers with nylar an igr, throughout our trailer. I suggest you do the DE again, this time rub it in with a broom and leave it down for a full 24 hours. Apologies if this has been mentioned already, but I have a question regarding treatment of plank flooring. I.E. Cheers! Within 12 hours, there were no worms in her feces anymore. Lets start with a very common question that many people ask on a regular basis; what is it and is it safe to use? We have a very small kitten that we found and bless his tiny heart he is covered in fleas. Have a good one! 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 do not walk in the grass myself without boots on and mostly avoid being in the yard. I live in a old house with two small dogs that get flea treatments on the 10th of each month. Hi Jon, in addition to the PM I sent you, try my DIY flea traps . I bathed and removed fleas and treated him with Frontline. Didnt read them all, because I want these creatures gone fast, but I appreciate how you are taking time to answer everyone! She is frantic about how to clean it all up. I havent vacuumed yet, gonna wait 1 more day. Leave it on for a day or two and then vacuum up. I have cotton bedspread that I am afraid to wash and dry in heat. My yard is too large to consider treating, so I want to treat my dog. It didnt say food grade. Thanks!! Hi Donna! You can often avoid an infestation altogether with some cultural controls. I cant thank you enough . All are bad at bathingwhen I try, I get scratched, bit, crying, and its exhausting. Its perfectly safe for your pets and is often used on beds to kill both fleas and bed bugs (as well as a few other pests). After spending a fortune in flea foggers and adding way too much toxicity to the environment the fleas are as bad as ever! My dog cant walk 5 steps without scratching. 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. . I read quite a bit on how to deal with fleas. I recommend getting your yard a lime treatment (its not too expensive) or alternatively, as I just recommended to Shannon, get yourself some beneficial nematodes to kill those fleas outside. It kills by piercing the body parts of the passers by, or by ingestion, which punctures the internal organs of the pests. Repeat for a week and there is no way that any fleas will survive Let me know how it goes, looking forward to hearing from you! I cant put anything else on them for 3 more weeks! Any advice for the red lakes powder would be much appreciated. These fleas seem hardier than in other years when weve had a problem. I have had my pest control come out 3 times and I still have an issue and getting eaten up at night. Anyways, I tried frontline and to my surprise it wasnt working, I was told it could be working but it might be a case that I needed to treat the house too, indoors and patios (we dont have grass areas) and somebody suggested DE. Hi Abigail! It actually has helped a lot along with the Frontline. Hey Karen! Hi Joe, I have not but if it is 100% food grade DE, use it. For years I have searched for a remedy for chiggers and have recently hit upon the prospect of using DE. Kills Bed Bugs, Fleas, Insects. Chihuahua mix? We usually have a window ac unit in our room but it broke. The Capstar was at Walmart and gave my pets tremendous relief. Hi Mary! Diatomaceous earth is a natural mineral that is safe to use around humans and pets alike. My parents brought home a puppy and the poor thing is infested with fleas. How would you recommend for me to clean the DE up?? 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