Well, theres bad news for the flea beetles everywhere, now that youve learned their plan of attack. Hi Sharlon! 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). . He said AHA! 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. Also, remember to uncover your plants once they start to flower, so pollinators are able to do their work to ensure that you have a harvest of veggies! Tried bayer flea collars, home flea spray, flea traps and pretty much nothing worked. However, there are a few considerations (health, etc.) Thank you! I got fleas about a year and a half ago., Now here is the problem, the fleas are living on my body.. 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. I put Advantage on my kitties last evening because I had a supply of it on hand. Hi Brantley! Also it removes the dusting often created by using it in powder form which is beneficial to allergy/asthma sufferers. Intercropping companion plants helps deter flea beetles from the host plant. Also, leave it down for a week, while putting a DIY flea trap (article on this blog) in each room at night. Appreciate this website for answering all my questions about DE. If you do use DE outside, keep in mind that it needs to be dry otherwise it wont work at all. Another website said that I should sprinkle a little bit on their food. Non-food or filter-grade diatomaceous earth is toxic to mammals. Hi Julie! In Canada, some Feed Stores stock the Red Lake brand. Electlady Hi just wanted to comment and say that I have 2 Boston Terriers . Good question, basically DE is only for non-pet related treatments. Why not? Hi, I recently purchased some DE because my cat has a flea problem. I suggest that you phone them and maybe just ask if it is food grade instead of driving all the way back there. I put DE all over my carpet yesterday, I did not use a broom to sweep it into the carpet but Im going to do so after this comment. This condition makes the fleas die because of the dry out. It lists the ingredients on the bag as 85% DE silicon dioxide, 10% Other element oxides, 5% moisture. Cheap? They even put it on the fans to blow it around, I dont suggest this. 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. We poofed the house and yard. Then the cats will come back and treat themselves. 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. Hi Dawn, although I have heard of people directly applying it to pets, I dont recommend it, as it dries out their skin. I dont want to come back to a house full of new fleas, so this is the planI bought Boric Acid, and DE. Is this safe for pets and is it food grade? I was under the impression that I could put DE on the kitties when and if the fleas returned in a month. 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. This will aggravate the fleas and get them moving about in preparation for your natural flea powder attack. Im giving the DE a try. Not sure what you recommend on our next steps to ensuring this problem goes and stays away. Just keep an eye on it thats all, ironically it is probably a lot less dangerous than other flea control methods. We have no inside dogs. If you spend $45 bucks, theyll ship to your house for free. 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!! 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. However, I recommend leaving it for 24 hours before vacuuming up all the powder (and any dead fleas) to ensure they die. Safer brand. Don't confuse food-grade diatomaceous earth with the stuff used to filter pools. Ive searched around and found this site about using DE. I wanted to sprinkle DE on my carpets for a flea infestation, then vacuum it up. Diatomaceous earth (DE) will make your garden look like it survived a flour bomb explosion, but it is a powerful organic weapon to have on hand when you're going to war with beetles, and various other insect pests. I dont really want to bomb our whole house. Hi Natasha! Experts say a small amount can go a long way. We heard about DE yesterday while at a drs appt for my daughter. So, my hats off to you! However, this was like a miracle and I could finally sleep again and not be afraid. Thank you so much for your informative articles! I put a lot on my carpet but vacuumed it up too quickly. I have used it to rub on my dog and cats fur and I have put a little in their water I was just wondering fur wise would you know how long it would last on them? There are many dangers of using flea poisons, both for your pet and the people in your home. Yarrow powder and Eucalyptus oil added also is beneficial. My question, though, and forgive me for sounding rotten, but after applying the advantage, could i let my cats roam through the open portion of the basement to potentially bring the fleas TO them and let them die that way before dusting the rest of the basement? Hey Laura! Thanks for helping Hope, much appreciated! Besides vacuuming is there any other special clean up procedures I should do? I said that because I have heard that sucking up the powder can damage a Dyson. and its very sad. Thank you for this helpful article. Since this substance also absorbs water and humidity, it also keeps things nice and dry. Ive used DE on several occasions. That combination should sort you out quickly. We do have linoleum in parts of our home, I have spread it there today but once walked on it moves leaving those areas uncovered. My 2 house cats AND Boo were treated with a medication called Revolution which you place between the cats shoulder blades. Sorry, these ticks have me all flustered. Please let me know. Does it? Some traps are designed to actually combat pest pressure by attracting and catching specific insects, to keep them from eating your plants. I dont have any pets, but I do have 2 other children in addition to the baby. Hi Lee! Drink lots of water. How badly will it affect the DE efficiency? Diatomaceous earth for dogs and cats is often recommended as a natural option for keeping fleas at bay. DE will kill any larvae it comes into contact with but it will not kill the eggs. How would you recommend for me to clean the DE up?? Since diatomaceous earth is completely non-toxic, how on earth can it kill fleas? Thank you so much for this! Love the stuff, its natural and chemical free as long as you get the food grade. Hey Sharon! Although it is not toxic, it can cause dryness and . We put more DE in the rest of the house. Help! Shd I have done the floors anyway? Thanks to everyone! They are brother & sister, but while she is tiny (and oh, so lively and affectionate) he is about 16lbs, and very nervous. If the electronics are on the ground, yes it might be worth covering them as DE can be quite dusty. How did it even get up there?! Hi Sharon! So many great insights shared by yourself and your many commenters! DE is the bomb!!! Let our authors & experts know what you think. We have found articles mentioning both, with pros and cons for both. Its a work in progress on the flea situation since my cats are carrying them around. Just found your article. i dont know WHAT HAPPENED!!!! Hhh This is the best thing I have ever discovered I am so happy. I hope that helps, looking forward to your success story in the next week or two. It took the smell completely away with one bath. In other words, if you have a decent model, it will be fine . My husband and I took in a 5 1/2 week old kitten last Saturday and immediately took her for her first vet appointment. Hey Ilona! My kids are itchy, Im itchy and yes, the poor dog is itchy too. Also, is diatomatious earth safe to use while Im pregnant. As a bonus, brush it into the carpet, etc. Hi Mike! Do I have to order my FOOD GRADE DE from AMAZON or online? 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? Hope that helps! Hey Yvette! Do I need to reapply the DE after the gardener is done? Thanks for your kind words, they are really appreciated Those homemade traps that you made, did you use my guide from this blog? Then he starting staying in their beds sleeping with them and sleeping in the shelving in their room.Odd!?! Its a pleasure, I am glad that it has helped you find some relief from fleas. Update from last comment I have been doing de vacuuming and I am still seeing them.Im wondering if I should put on my cats but not sure if it will harm them any suggestions. On a Friday we bombed with hot shot foggers with nylar an igr, throughout our trailer. Is method dangerous for a vacuum equiped with a HEPA filterwill it kill the vacuum? Buying diatomaceous earth from Walmart or Lowes This is definitely a great option, especially if there is one of these outlets near your residence. Hi Teri! The package also states Food Chemical Codex Grade. Speaking of which, here are some suggestions for treating fleas on your dog and removing fleas on your cats. Is there a brand that you can direct me to? I have a question I cannot seem to find the answer to-no matter how many sites and blogs I visit. Its not dangerous but its best to combine a pet specific product (e.g. I drink a teaspoon every morning and every night. I have lots of hardwoods and tile. I purchased a flea comb that day and started combing him before we could return in the home. Depending on the humidity and moisture level (it works better in lower humidity), diatomaceous earth can last in the environment for an extended period of time, says Falk. I do have a shop-vac, but Ive also read that they become clogged too. Hello! 21 Comments. Even though you may have read that DE can cut your lungs if inhaled, this is completely false and if you find anyone who thinks otherwise, ask them to contact me and I will set the record straight for them. Entomopathogenic nematodes are small soil-dwelling worms that can effectively kill the larval flea beetle. Thanks for sharing! Hey Crystal! Hi Allie! Remember to repeat the process a couple times! It may work on carpets but its not working when dusting my cats. Can I use DE on the friends and then wash them? If not, do you have any suggestions? 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. Thanks for all your support! I sprayed, threw away and old chair that likely could harbor issues (cats favorite place) and my older son and I put DE all around the edges and covered the couch inside and out with DE (light coating). I have a free range house rabbit and 7 cats, I live in New Zealand. Hi! I have article on it, check it under the fleas category and let me know how that works out for you. Should I be doing this several days in a row? Two cats get little welts after being bitten. I sit and pull these specks out one by one. Hi Izzy! I have one chair I still feel bitten up at night, tomorrow I bomb with the no Mess fogger that doesnt require you to shut off the gas but it doesnt have an IGR BECAUSE OF THAT. I have only a tiny 4lb yorkie and no other pets. you might try using a sho-vac (sometimes called a wet/dry vac). Pet parents focus on flea protection all year roundand with good reason. Provided its not wet, DE can last for ages so you should be fine. On monday, we set off Raid max foggers and took our dog to the vet for a chewable, they gave him Comfortis. However, if thats what you have, be sure to do the emptying outdoors away from any open windows. I live by myself so I sprinkle the carpet and just leave it on there. 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! You are great for replying to every single comment on here for so long, keep up the good work! (blocked off for now.) Dr. Cathy Barnette is a small animal veterinarian with 13 years of clinical experience. Hi Terri, she didnt but DE does work. She currently splits her time between part-time clinical practice and freelance writing, as well as serving on her county Board of Health. Hope that helps! Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural product composed of the fossilized remains of tiny, aquatic organisms known as diatoms. Fleas and other parasites can be harmful to both pets and humans, not to mention a serious nuisance. If your pet is older they may need to be bathed to help get the DE out. 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? Hi Nancy! We are going to be using Capstar daily x 5 days per our vet, followed by Nexguard (they said that the topical flea prevention isnt regulated and fleas have become resistant to most). I ordered 10 LBS and need to do 4 rooms and a hallway, do you think that is a good amount? Hi Linda! Hi Jeremy, it is a pleasure! Hi Natasha! DE isnt really for direct application (not dangerous though), rather use it in your hotel room (if allowed). So after this really long story, lol, I still have a question. We have hardwood floors and have used it along all floors and keep a dusting in the gaps in the floors. Yep, dust there too and after you wash any clothes they could have come into contact with, keep them out the wardrobe. I live in a old house with two small dogs that get flea treatments on the 10th of each month. Diatomaceous earth is easy to use and non-toxic to pets and humans. Great Pet Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I cannot be 100% certain, the fact that it can be added to the feed, tells me that it should be safe. (Side note, one rescue was mostly feral but very friendly. We have a book shelf with books and some of the kids toys.. how do we know if the fleas have gotten into the books? .and scratches all the time. Predator Nematodes can be especially effective when applied during moist periods, when Fleas are most active. I used the online chat to ask safer brand if it was food grade, they assured me its safe for kids and pets. Its not necessary to apply it to yourself, just take a hot shower and fleas will die . He is an inside dog and sleeps in our bedroom. Just want to be sure I got the correct product. Hi Natasha I believe I purchased a non food grade DE from Home Depot (Safer brand 4 lb. I have been bathing him every weekend on my days off with flea shampoo. Nematodes are microscopic, soil dwelling worms that can be beneficial when used against certain pest insects, such as grubs, fleas, ticks, and chinch bugs. Hi Mary! Traps act like low-tech security cameras! Hi Alice! Special Flea Notes: Here at Nature's Control, we dust our pets with Diatomaceous Earth , a natural, completely non-toxic repellent. I have a 5 moth old infant and was wondering if it is safe to use DE. What is best for vacuuming. I was told about Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade- from a friend. Ive been told not to hoover for 3 weeks following the K-Othrine treatment and its been one week so far. I have 5 cats and 2 dogs all live in the house. I found over 15 on my dog in a two day period. 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. The local farm store didnt have pure so Ill have to order it if thats the case. I still can not get them out of my bathroom!!! Im so frustrated right now. 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! My problem recently has actually been with ticks. Then I remembered seeing some DE in the bathroom cabinet. Hi Natasha. You may see one or two now and then but do not panicthey missed the powder somehow but they wont avoid it for long. 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. If theres a flea any where near my son, they get on him. Joys of having such a wide audience i guess hehe. Secondly, Im up on a mountain an my back yard is ALL DIRT and very large!!! I tried Borax again, it seems a lot better the second time around. Hi Mary, yes that is perfect. However, since it can dehydrate the skin, I highly recommend vacuuming it up after a couple hours and that you keep your infant off the floor during this time. are very very slim. I made the traps Wednesday night and put them in the boys rooms and my room. Is one bag enough? Diatomaceous earth is also messy. I am so glad to have found your article. I vacuumed everything last night and brought my large dehumidifier up and had that running all night. My dog has had fleas, we used different topical treatments throughout the months. 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. While both have their pros and cons, this article is going to investigate a substance called diatomaceous earth (sometimes called DE) that has over a decade of successful results for killing fleas in homes around the world. The place I bought it told it was very safe to use on them & the house. Then she comes in the house and the larvae transfer to me and make my life a misery. . And for more information about protecting your garden from insect pests, check out these guides next: Ask the Experts, LLC. Hey Cath! Ive washed his bedding and will apply DE to our one piece of carpet in the house. Hope you come right! Where I used a lot, does this mean its not going to be effective? Chihuahua mix? Ive used vinegar on our hair during shampoos. Glad you managed to get hold of it locally, definitely saves you a load of trouble. I just put down some DE and Boric Acid on the entire lower floor and the stairs (Carpet and tile) Today I woke up and thought they were dead. While its not a big problem for methe fleas dont like me muchits driving the cats more nuts and honestly, its embarrassing. Can I combine salt with DE for a stronger effect? Hi Susan, yes it can be light brown. Will it work on an upholstered bed or should I get rid of it? After sweeping it up, I am still going to have a powder residue. So what should be used instead? First time, I bought a Sarento collar and it WORKED!! is almost required in addition to using DE. DE is powerful against intestinal worms after seven days of use. Hi Kate! Do you have to stay out of the house when you use DE like with the foggers? sprinkle on top then mix it up or sprinkle and leave alone? My recommendation is that you get a monthly spot on treatment for him, this will keep the fleas away and protect him from any further complications. I have a 2 years old daugther and I was thinking in applying this during the night and then vacuum first thing in the morning before she wakes up. They are all Diatomed! Do I have to wash everything down?? Each time I go in the bedroom, they jump on my feet. Make sure you get the food grade one and ideally put it under your sheets. If this is the case, let me know and we can share it with the community! 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. Thanks so much! We occasionally link to goods offered by vendors to help the reader find relevant products. 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