Weve recently had some stray cats staying under our shed and have just noted a major infestation around, under, and inside of the shed. Im wondering if you think it would work to put DE in an A-frame tent? Ive been using sentry home home spray (kills all bugs but not sure if it works on the fleas!) Hope that helps! I made the traps Wednesday night and put them in the boys rooms and my room. Though there was only one color of food grade. The cat itches nonstop!! I have 2 questions. The only two ways that you will keep fleas off your pets is either constant grooming with a flea comb (check out my guide on this) or a monthly spot on treatment. Hi Ive been battling fleas for two months. According to the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC), "Diatomaceous earth causes insects to dry out and die by absorbing the oils and fats from the cuticle of the insect's exoskeleton. Additionally, you are killing the good bugs with the bad when you are broadcast spraying. I applied the DE to the carpets and spread it in with a broom to insure it got in there good, and a little on the animals. I read on one of the comments that you should only do a light dusting and vacuum the next day, then repeat every week for 4 weeks. Im so frustrated right now. Yeah while the DE is not poisoneous or anything (presuming its food grade), I recommend using it on pet beds, etc as you mentioned. My cats are still miserable. Keep in mind that it is important to clear these mulches out at the end of the season to prevent providing a perfect overwintering space for adult beetles. Well, it is. I really like your webpages, Natasha. 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. I tried a natural spray I found at hardware store without luck. Also, give Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Formula 101 (for people) in the cats food. I set up a trap in every room in my home. Guess Ill never know! Keep me updated! Hey Claire! It wont hurt him but I would rather recommend a decent spot on treatment or just simply giving him a good bath using dawn soap and warm water. They even put it on the fans to blow it around, I dont suggest this. The Dm (which I was able to find at a local hardware store ..I live close to the Canada border and it was not easily available at the local walmart etc) was less effective in my home . Kills Bed Bugs, Fleas, Insects. How long does it take for diatomaceous earth to kill fleas? It is a pleasure, I enjoy helping the community! Would it be best to spread it and leave for hours before returning for best results in those areas? Thanks for all the information Natasha! Cant afford an exterminator. However if it says 100% DE. Sorry, if I seem all over the placeIm just at a loss. Hi Neal, awesome, thanks for sharing that with the community. Hope that helps! Another thing to keep in mind is that DE only kills adult fleas. 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. Also found one on my pillow (after he jumped up on the bed) and one crawling up the wall in the kitchen (I imagine they fell off the dog and wondered away, I put some geranium oil on his collar, they seem to hate it). Ive done extra long shampoo sessions. Thanks for the share, really helps . And w/ furniture, how long should you leave it on? Nematodes need to be applied when the soil is about 60-65 degrees, so get busy as soon as the weather allows. I personally dont recommend that you use it for direct application, if you want to kill fleas on your dog just give them a wash in dawn soap and warm water. So Im trying the DE approach. Please feel free to edit this as you might see fit. I have been using this on my two cats flea problem. Going to put it outside when it isnt raining. We poofed the house and yard. Hope someone else can use this info to locate the product, what about using in/on shavings.. have our dogs bedded on shaving in buildings, dog houses and sheds. I am battling a flea problem. Thank you for the info. Food Grade. 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? I couldnt find your example of the flea traps. These are living creatures who eat the harmful bugs in your soil. We have tried borax, chemical sprays, dawn dish soap .. you name it we have tried it. Hi Gina! I do think advice should be given to use an old second hand vacuum if possible, or the regular one if youre thinking of replacing it anyway. 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. Also Im sure they;re fleas because they jump, and Ive looked at their pictures on the internet extensively. Yes it will, provided they come into contact with it. 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. i purchased Diatomaceous Earth, food Grade from a company called Root Naturally LLC off of amazon prime. I have two pups and was using Triflexis on both of them but that stuff is expensive and I cant afford it month after month. My vet suggested Diatomaceous Earth food grade. The DE I purchased was food grade from a health store but I am not sure of the DE% in the mix as it came in a plastic bag without info. Another question is, how long can they go without feeding on blood before they die?.. Im weak and ripe for the eating!. I purchased some DE food grade and applied it to the carpets and all of the dogs bedding/hang out spots. It lists the ingredients on the bag as 85% DE silicon dioxide, 10% Other element oxides, 5% moisture. Ive left it down for a week at a time before vacuuming and Ive used it on the couches and chairs both under the cushions and on the surface of the cushions. She holds a BA in English literature with a minor in horticultural sciences from Clemson University, and she loves to read, write, and garden. Sincerely Desperate. I am leaving the DE in til I get all the rooms including mine. Yeah so the fleas wont die unless they come into contact with it. They positively love to munch on me(found this out during the last infestation). :-) I will let you know if we are a complete success, Hi Amy, awesome yeah good luck and let me know how it works out for you. Hi Mary, yes that is perfect. Hi Natasha! The problem, he says, is that homeowners will often misapply or over-apply it. I was wondering, would I be able to use the diatomaceous earth alongside the K-Othrine? The use of a light and dish of soapy water at night helps us see if there are adults still around. I didnt even think of using it in my home for the fleas until I read your comment. Kitty has since been booted outside, I cant handle the bugs. Check for color fastness. So I know we are making progress just want them gone completely. Hi Christine! I hope the DE does the trick!! It can dehydrate the skin but to be honest, its so incredibly short-term and you will be washing your hands afterwards anyways so its not going to have any effect. I put the DE down this morning sprinkling it all over the carpet. Hi. My dog has recently caught fleas and we have had some hot whether which has resulted in the fleas multiplying like mad! And more importantly, is it safe and effective? Hi Jan, yes that is fine! Pleasure, have a good one and thanks for stopping by to read my blog , This article has definitely been one of the best Ive read in all my research. Another great success story, thank you very much for sharing it with us. I notice when it gets thin, the d.e. Hope that helps. Julie. I got a spray for inside, but Im about to sacrifice a Rubbermaid container & go shake some DE in the yard. I also purchased nematodes and put them out a week ago, then the DE for inside yesterday. Thank you for all the information in this blog. We got back and did a thorough vacuuming, dusting and cleaning and now the house is a cloudy dusty mess with a flea problem worse than before. Carpet under furniture and very close to baseboards can be left with the dust to keep killing bugs. Ive recently purchased Diatomaceous Red Lake Earth. Finally tracked down DE food grade, very hard to do. Hope that helps you. Hi, we noticed a few fleas yesterday. While a history lesson doesnt help you kill those fleas that have been bothering you, its comforting to know that since people behind to extract these deposits, it has been used for a large variety of farm, industrial, and even food-based situations where it has proven to be an extremely valuable asset. I tried Borax again, it seems a lot better the second time around. Hey Xara! Ill turn off the a/c while I dust with DE, should I cover the computers with plastic or something? Repeat and make sure that his bedding is 100% flea free . Our cat is normally an indoor cat but she decided to sneak out and explore one day and brought some fleas back with her, which we didnt expect because she gets frontline treatments regularly. The grass and plants are dry. I am freaking out and would appreciate any advice. Hope this is helpful and I also want to express how grateful I am to Natasha Anderson for the great guidance on the proper use of DE for fleas. Im gonna make a paste of this and use it to exfoliate. It doesnt say food grade and is for pests. Ive recently experimented with using a power sprayer (think Wagner) for large area coverage in a very short amount of time (in our rental property) and had great success. Other than those outlets, remember that you can definitely purchase it from your local shops in your area. Now, I have the job of cleaning it all up. Please consider sharing this article with all your friends . For pest control purposes, diatomaceous earth is generally used as a barrier repellent to hard-bodied insects. The cleaning part can be challenging but it works and thats all that matters! But how shouldnt apply it then on the headboard since its an upholstered one? away from the treatment areas until its sucked up. Can I use it outside in my yard and on my patio? Our cat sitter recommended diatemeous earth. I used the flea bath soap, Dawn dish soap, flea powders while my cats are locked out of rooms, flea sprays, small amounts of essential oils, you name it. If you want that, a spot on treatment is probably best (dont use a flea collar). Read this article and went to home Depot the next day and bought a huge bag. Hi Pete, thanks for helping Sharon with that great suggestion! Hi, I have enjoyed reading your articles. I have a terrible infestation of fleas and have had my small apartment sprayed twice with an all natural product used by a professional exterminator. I purchased DE from a Home Depot in NJ and asked the sales person if it was food grade. Hi Dave, absolutely fantastic suggestion. It was so successful that my dogs were really happy and finally could lay around or play without being bothered by fleas and start scratching themselves every 10 seconds, no kidding. Ive seen that the DE is supposed to work pretty fast, but its just not helping, Does anyone have any other suggestions? Obviously you wouldnt want to breath that. Any feedback will help, thanks in advance! You are an angel. Hi R Trail! I just got a nine week puppy and my yard has fleas, I have a canal in the backyard and also some stray cats, squirrels and opossum visit my yard. I am glad that I could be of assistance and hope to see you back soon. It is a pleasure, thanks for your kind words. I was so pleased to read your article. Food-grade DE is typically used to sprinkle on vegetable and fruit gardens to help prevent insects from infesting crops. Electlady Hi just wanted to comment and say that I have 2 Boston Terriers . Then after vacuuming, repeat the process to ensure that they are all dead. Your pets health information at your fingertips, 2022 Great Pet Media. It shouldnt hurt them, just vacuum it up as soon as possible and replace with the food grade variation. Cat is more calm and dog has stopped itching as bad, I see what everyone was saying bout the mess haha. The abrasive particles of Diatomaceous Earth are ideal for damaging and penetrating the hard exoskeletons of fleas. I believe I have racoons camping out under my deck, or else something flea-ridden died under the deck and all the fleas on it jumped ship. After I sprinkle the DE, can I continue to walk on and live in the rooms having been treated? They are all Diatomed! Here is more about what we do. Ive found them on their heads and other areas Im not sure how to use the powder there without getting it into their eyes. 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. In nature, diatoms are an essential food sourceboth directly and indirectlyfor other marine animals, and they help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. That being said, rather dont put anymore down if you can easily purchase some food grade stuff because it is better. Thanks for stopping by and for leaving a comment! Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a whitish sand-like powder composed of a type of fossilized single-celled algae called diatoms. My legs have sore all over them and I dunno for some reason this summer they are just horrible. I have a fairly large flea problem and I will naturally treating my pets as well, can you suggest the best way to achieve being flea free? Sorry for all these questions. Hi Evie! So is that safe enough to use for fleas in the carpet? Thank you! However, they were to loose. But it doesnt have to only be ingested to be effective. Thanks for your kind words, they are really appreciated Those homemade traps that you made, did you use my guide from this blog? But, I did vacuum with another smaller vacuum I have. Hey Sharon! According to some experts, adult fleas can die as quickly as 4 hours after contact with this natural substance. He said he felt nothing while in there and slept good (I still plan on putting DE in his room today). Remember to rub it into the carpets, etc. Is it because at night some rooms have lights on? I understand on my mattress and furniture I use a vacuum.cleaner. This time they both got baths, then a spot on treatment and also some DE to kill the ones that were still hanging on. Diatomaceous Earth- Is made from fossil materials of marine creatures. I have been vacuuming every day, washing bedding, the pup is now on Sentinel and I give a dose of Capstar here and there. If you dont, the first step will be to find out where the fleas are coming from, and deal with that with haste. Glad to hear that you are going to use DE in the house, combine that method with Frontline on the your pets like you mentioned and you will see fast results. And thats likely to cause a problem in your vegetable patch, unless you take action. Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it! I have an entire article on the best flea treatments for cats, check it out and hit me up if you have any questions about the steps . She looked like she had chicken pox there were so many bites. I moved from WA to FL and have NEVER experienced fleas like they have here in florida, holy cow!! I know its possible to apply safely but I am not going to recommend it and have hundreds of people knocking on my door with pitchforks in their hands . Diatomaceous earth for cats and dogs is only effective at killing insects and parasites when it comes into direct contact with them, so according to what type of parasites you are dealing with, your treatment method may differ. And it is also adept at flying. Thank you! This weekend our dogs came home from my in-laws farm completely covered in fleas so I went to work this morning. I recommend placing it for about a day and vacuuming it up afterwards. DE is not for direct pet application, its pretty much only for your carpets, etc. Predatory nematodes like these may be purchased and applied by drench or spray method to control flea beetle larvae. Thanks! We live in Tennessee. What else can I do? Secondly, Im up on a mountain an my back yard is ALL DIRT and very large!!! We have a very small kitten that we found and bless his tiny heart he is covered in fleas. My daughter is planning on coming over to wash ALL of my bedding, and doing the complete borax treatments here in my house this week. It may work on carpets but its not working when dusting my cats. For example, they took 50 (Fifty) 6 to 9 month old cats, infected them with heartworms and fleas, applied the product, and then they kill all 50 of these young, innocent beings to do their autopsy for the FDA test results. Im going to make some DIY traps tonight (thanks for that tip). how would I use? Thank you!! (The idea at first wasnt to treat the cat so much as kill the fleas trapped in the comb.) Thank you so much for keeping up with this article of yours!! They cant reach where topical are applied or the collar. Hi Michelle! Good luck! Hi Deborah! Planting earlier than adult flea beetles become active in springtime can give your plants a head start on the season. If you put little holes in it, you can apply the DE like a salt shaker. Hello Natasha, i think that I understand the concepts, but I have 2 cats that wander everywhere in house, including on counters, tables, our beds, couches, every room! So far there have only been 2 or 3 in each dish for the 24 hour period. Thank you so much! I bought a 10lb bag of DE. Hopefully this will eliminate the problem! But they are still around. Hope that helps, share this with your friends! My husband is furious! 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. Can I use it around my 2.5 month old puppy. Hi Shelby! Let me know please! My dog was infested. I wear contacts and after applying the DE dust my eyes got irritated. Chickens like to take a dust bath, will the silica aggregate or cut them? It seems that you used way to much of the stuff, just a fine coat (almost as you would salt your food) on the carpets, etc. The nematode will control fleas and Fire Ants as well. Hi Electlady! Good luck! I am battling a second flea infestation problem, I used boric acid, salt and baking soda mixture, and DE when if finally arrived.I used those products around the house and carpets the first time leaving the last treatment on the floor and carpets for 72 hours. I didnt know I was suppose to use the white kind. We have released bug bombs and had out yard treated. (My house will be empty, no pets.). 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. We have two little dogs, and my question is how long do I have to leave the bedroom close in order for the dogs not to approach the area and should when I vacuum the entire bedroom after the treatment. I work 10am to 7pm and so I cant vacuum very often? 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 feel like I am out of resources now and debating whether if this problem existed before we moved in, it is our first summer with this home. Hi Deb, I dont recommend it. I suggest that you just keep up a monthly spot on treatment for them and they should be fine , do I need to add anything to this like it says to do with the borax were talking about adding salt and all that other stuff. For long term, use a spot on treatment (no flea collars please). Hi Michael! 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. I have also sprinkled their window beds. How would you apply DE to floorboards with huge gaps and years of dust in between? You can get about 5lbs for $14. We arent seeing any on the floors, only on the cats. 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. Its been awhile (sorry for the late response), did that work out for you? Thanks for your comment, please consider sharing this article with your friends . Hi Yera, not really, will be writing some articles on ticks soon, stay tuned. We all have computers, and Im a bit worried about the fridge as well. The flea beetle (family Chrysomelidae) is a pesky visitor to most gardens. You should not dump this product all over your floors, that is not only ineffective but it is a dusty mess for months afterward and it is wasteful. I give my cats a small sprinkle on their wet food every day. Another option for dealing with pests in your soil is Diatomaceous Earth. The DE will kill fleas but will not kill their eggs, unless the larvae emerges while the DE is still down. When she's not working or caring for animals, she can be found enjoying the outdoors or reading a good book. I live in the California High Desert, where we dont normally get flees. 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. Keep up the treatment and see if they start to disappear over the next 2-3 days. I dusted my dogs and within 10 minutes they ask settled down, quit itching and started resting. This is the first that I have bother with fleas infestation I have had dogs for years. in the article it says that it shouldnt be around kittens, puppiesbout how old should the puppies be before they can be around it. I pray this stuff works I came across this article doing research to see if it actually works and let me tell you Im feeling a little relieved at all the positive feedback! I have a 5 moth old infant and was wondering if it is safe to use DE. Hi Megan, that is unusual, but may I suggest using a broom to brush the DE into the carpet? I will be back here in a month to let you know how this war turns out. I sure hope you can help me. I had a professional steam my carpets and then he used boric acid powder but I would like to add DE if I could learn how it is used. Diatomaceous earth is likely best for environmental treatment when used in conjunction with products that get applied directly to the pet, like flea preventatives, says Falk. Perhaps grab a spot on treatment for your dogs and you will be flea free in no time . Awesome, thank for sharing that with the community . Specifically, DE will eliminate 60% roach within 24 hours, 80% within 48 hours, and 100% mortality in one week. Does anybody have the links to an applicator that they can recommend? Hi Alethea! I gave him a good 10min soak in dawn soap last night and afterwards brushed him out like crazy. Does all the DE have to be cleaned up? I hope this works, as I feel so bad for my doggie itching and biting himself to get at the fleas. Here are a few encouraging success stories for using this powder for effective flea removal. It was very informative even though Ive been researching DE for a few weeks. An do I just sprinkle it around with my fingers or buy a sifter? Everywhere else says rubbing into skin is ok? Hope that helps and thanks for stopping by. Hi Jane! I have DEd my back yard yesterday and today (its a rather large fenced in area) And Ive applied it rather heavily (I realized after reading your comments). I CANNOT find ANYWHERE on the internet ANY demonstration on how to put this stuff down, or in what amount!! Its an old remedy touted by June Lockhart of Lassie fame, and not only does it help with fleas but also invigorates the health of my cats. Hi Shirley, I would leave it down for a couple days and then after cleaning it up, use a couple flea traps (article on this blog) to see if there are any fleas left. We have blackout curtains in our bedroom also. Hope that helps! I now find myself unable to sleep, up at 3am, nervous and searching online for answers!! Plz help me; I recently had my male dog neutered & had to keep him inside for a few days & brought n our other dog as well but after bathing & treating them good. My 2 house cats AND Boo were treated with a medication called Revolution which you place between the cats shoulder blades. Unless its VERY humid, the DE should be fine. Have you tried making a few DIY flea traps? It is thought to be quite safe for environmental treatment of fleas, whereas other products can be more toxic to pets, children, wildlife, and even adults, says Falk. That day after we realized we had a problem, we had pest control come in to spray my room, bed, carpet, living room couches, baseboards and everything in my sisters room. The longer the better, so leave it down for 7 days if you can. If you cannot find at local stores ( I did not know about Tractor stores), you can order it from Amazon. Hey Lynette! In warmer regions, multiple generations may occur each year. Today we are going to talk about Beneficial Nematodes and Diatomaceous Earth. Hi Rob. The little buggers were in her bedding! If an extremely large amount is inhaled, people may cough and have shortness of breath. Thank you for the advice! i feel like it would just slide around. Please do, you are doing well though, keep it up! I have three cats and one dog with fleas, have used DE (food grade) all over the house and on them. I use it in the yard and I removed my carpets with DE to the garage for the summer. Put them out at night, as the light will attract the fleas to their doom. I suggest that you give my DIY flea traps a try, just use a tea light instead of a candle if you want to be safer. Have you actually physically seen the fleas, not just felt them? All of our floors are tile except for a few area rugs. To answer your question, yes, its completely safe and I actually recommend it. Hi Diane, I have dropped you an email with a link to my ebook. Hi Victoria! Hi Jessie! Hey Michael! Just wanted to say thanks for the article. And I am finding that the labels I am reading says 100% pure freshwater DE is that what I want? i have used DE before when i had a dog and it worked well along with vacuuming and bathing him, but now i have 2 cats approx 14 months old is it safe for my kitties to be walking around with DE on the carpets, or should i keep them off the floors im treating? Hope that helps! So if you could help me with this I would so appreciate it. It has a long thin nozzle and you squeeze the plastic container and the dust puffs out the tip, directly where you want it to go. Alternatively, you could always water down the area and mop it up, since it didnt sound like it was on stuff like carpets, etc. . I will say this, the RAID Flea and carpet is good stuff but chemicals (we left the house for a few hours and cat stayed in main bathroom sleeping)- and If I wasnt losing my mind, I wouldnt have used it. It doesnt but will instantly kill them if they hatch and the food grade one is perfectly safe. My suggestion is that you do that, then give your doggy a bath in warm water and dawn soap (I have an article on this, check it out under the fleas category). Glad you managed to get hold of it locally, definitely saves you a load of trouble. Hello! As weve never needed a hoover (vacuum) until now I presume its going to become my best friend! 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Reading through your article and comment feeds, I find I do have a question. I ended up sprinkling the floor with borax and leaving it over night then doing what you said and have been flea free since! Hey Anita! I treated the dog and now the fleas are eating me alive in my bed every night. I also appreciate your kind words and hope to see you back again soon Let me know if you have any further questions! I moved all of the beds and made sure I got DE everywhere. It may not be as effective, for example, in areas with higher humidity. Hi Heather! Doesnt have to be pure white honestly, just lay it lightly and evenly, maybe using an icecream container with holes in the lid. Yes DE (even if its chemical based, not ideal though) will kill fleas. I have now bought DE to spread around the house. It will last for a long time. DE isnt really for direct application on your pets. I found a spaghetti like brown worm (?round worm?) DE is mainly for your actual house, not really for direct pet application. 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. Can I also use baking soda and salt, is that as effective? Hey Katrina! Was a mission to clean it up, but honestly was SO worth it. I found a 40 lb bag of DE food grade at the tractor supply store for under 30 dollars and will be trying it today. I have seen a couple of fleas in the house so decided to try your homemade traps. I would just wipe the laminate with warm soapy water and then use DE on your carpets. Hi Sharon, it is not dangerous but if I did recommend that, people might do it too frequently which can leave the skin very dry, itchy and not in good shape. 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