I used DE on them tonight only to read one of your points which was not to use them on kittens!! They seem to be fine & its been about 4 hrs. We have blackout curtains in our bedroom also. Thanks for taking the time to provide all this info, I really appreciate it , Hi I just notice diatomaceous earth in a pet food supplement. ? Thanks! Rub it or sprinkle it. Hi Pelican, thanks for taking the time to share these lovely tips, really appreciate your contribution. Also, do I need to treat hard surfaces.such as bookshelves, our fireplace, etc? Also give my flea trap article a look at, I think you will love it. Begin to educate yourself on the benefits of Organic Gardening and you will soon find that the reward is great, not only for body, but for mind as well. and its very sad. Incorrect application makes a mess that is difficult to clean up. I didnt even think of using it in my home for the fleas until I read your comment. If you spend $45 bucks, theyll ship to your house for free. I put in in my backyard today. While research about the effectiveness of diatomaceous earth for flea control is unsubstantiated, there are some advantages to using food grade diatomaceous earth. Could I put some DE in bag with bedspread, shake it around, let it set for day or two, then wash in warm water and warm dryer. Thats about when I realized I was dealing with fleas. 1. The article says that I should not use for small animals. So I started panicking! Is this safe to use? Its an absolute pleasure, glad you have found it useful I recommend getting about 10lb but since they do come in different sizes, I recommend getting enough to finely dust each room in your house. I refuse to put another chemical on my animals. Hi Jamie! Does anyone know if salt and baking soda work as well as using DE when combating fleas in the carpet? (Side note, one rescue was mostly feral but very friendly. Ive used DE on several occasions. Plant of the Day: Society Garlic This is an evergreen grass that grows about 22 that does well in full sun or filtered light. Had back surgery on 7/11 and thats when I began to realize there was a flea issue ( never had one before and dog is on advantage II large breed religiously, every three weeks now. Mainly just wanted to pass along the suggestion on where to use DE on your pet if you get that desperate, and thank you for all your hard work. She loves it! This stuff completely wiped them out. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Natasha for this post! HELP PLEASE!!! No it doesnt, a couple fleas here and there isnt usually an indication of a major problem but it should be addressed as soon as possible, just in case. If the electronics are on the ground, yes it might be worth covering them as DE can be quite dusty. He stated he was coming down with a little cold, so I said I cant imagine how you can catch cold when I use so much garlic cooking. Do you have any suggestions for us? However, I still keep traps on floor under lights; just in case. What is Lime Treatment and Beneficial Nematodes? Extra light? The bag is the same size as the Safer brand, 4.4 lbs. But how shouldnt apply it then on the headboard since its an upholstered one? Is it okay to live and walk around on the carpets that have been dusted? It is a pleasure! Ive been putting the DE on my cats every other day I know it dries their skin out, but Im desperate. Anyways I had a few questions I bought some DE a few days ago I assumed it was food grade and also looked up the company who was responsible for putting it on the shelves their DE is actually grey/light dusty coal colored not white. Was a mission to clean it up, but honestly was SO worth it. This has had the cats seek out alternative sleeping sites. hi i found small infestation of bed bugs in my bedroom , i did deep cleaning , i sprayed bed bug killer spray couple of time ! I am really picky about stuff even DE being around. The longer the better, I say three days because thats the most people are usually willing to stand hehe. Her primary medical interests are preventive medicine and client education. I have a question for you. Everything Ive read says that birds lungs are very sensitive and to not expose them to chemicals, candles, etc. Finally, I can get my house back under control! Emily Brooks from Amazon, I had some fire ants who had decided to move in to our house and I also have been trying to kill the fire ants outdoor with various poisons and nothing had a very good success rate, I heard of diatomaceous earth and that it is safe to animals and kids, so I gave it a shot and it killed off ants inside and out in two days. I live in Texas and just recently bought my first bag of DE. Our home is over 85 years old Victorian style, remodeled kitchen with over 85 years old wood flooring on the first and second levels. Hi Jen, thanks for your kind words. Mine too! Hope that helps! Crossing fingers! They cannot survive in high heat but will die off once they have eaten the pests anyway. Thats why the fleas have been avoiding me! Its a pleasure and I am glad you have had such good success with DE. Our cat lives down there. While its not a big problem for methe fleas dont like me muchits driving the cats more nuts and honestly, its embarrassing. Thorough vacuuming every three days (including all crevices) can really help control House Fleas, too. We are vacuuming twice daily and washing clothing we are wearing and bedding every other day. I have washed furnishings and vacuum chairs as well as floors. I immediately gave him a bath with dawn and rinsed him down with vinegar and water and then dried him. or is it an indication the treatment didnt work? I found your last comment to be hopeful, I will take a yogurt container (big) and punch some holes in it to lightly sprinkle. Hi Eva! (We live in an old coal mining area I am assuming the floors are slate). Other than those outlets, remember that you can definitely purchase it from your local shops in your area. Used it once with no results. 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. I.E. However, this is just a suggestion, doing it right away is not harmful so its really up to you. Diatomaceous Earth can also be fed to dogs for the purpose of eliminating intestinal parasites. Hi Karen, yes it can. Hey Amy! Hope that helps, please share this article with your friends . Have also used a product called IGR, which keeps the fleas from maturing and laying more eggsand lasts for 7 monthsso another thing you might consider. Only did carpets, furniture, & beds. The power of diatomaceous earth for killing fleas in the home and yard has been proven over the years and regardless of what you may have been told, it does work and its very effective. 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. My kitty has tapeworm, and is never going outside again because all she does is eat grass. Going out into the woods I searched for a product that would do the job if sprayed on my clothes. THIS has sent me into panic attacks which causes me not to eat, sleep, and then chronic fatigue. I did not have to change their bedding as often as it helped keep down the smell. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a whitish sand-like powder composed of a type of fossilized single-celled algae called diatoms. Just make sure its the pure, food grade variation and it might be worth your while to get with your vet first Good luck! Imagine the vet bills and flea / worm treatments. Hope that clears things up, thanks for your comment! Thanks so much. After reviewing the cautions for using DE (in this article), simply sprinkle the powder where fleas are usually found. Im glad to have found your website! Good point about the food grade DE and where to locate it, Thank you for pointing that out! A third cat shows no externals signs except for scratching. what about them inhaling while they sleep.. or am I over thinking :^), Hi Laura, definitely mix it up. It is greatly appreciated. Effective against slugs, beetles, worms, fleas, mites, and most any spider or insect, it is not much of a concern for larger creatures. Not seeing a big difference as far as the bites we are getting yet unfortunately. Can I mop it up after sweeping? My question or questions are..is it safe for your pets to ingest? I took it back and went Rosedale Mills in my area and they had a product that this food grade. My daughter took her cat to live with her and apparently Im next on the menu. Author Posts Will it clog up the new hoover? Hope that helps! In fact, if you can get hold of a shop vac, that would be ideal. Great Pet Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Cutting down the trees would be a bit of a shame but it would reduce the flea population so its really up to you. Simply mix some of it with cocoa powder and flour in equal parts and leave it in the area where you have a roach problem, works really well . If you do use it this way, Falk recommends reapplying if after it rains or every few days in areas of high humidity. Karen. Additionally, because diatomaceous earth is abrasive, it can also be extremely irritating to the eyes, she adds. I have also sprinkled their window beds. This was about 3-4 wks. . Came home and vacuumed each room a few times over and rubbed the diatomaceous earth over every inch (even under and all over furniture) by hand. So can I go without cleaning those beds every couple of days if I just keep dust on them? Although the DE should be fine around your dogs (the food grade is completely safe), you can keep them out for this time period. Most importantly is that you arent poisoning the Earth while killing a few weeds, or harmful insects. Hi Judy, yes you can but it only really works when it is dry (so no humidity or rainy weather), so I recommend you give beneficial nematodes a try. It shows photos of animals and says it is safe to use in a chicken coop. I just sprinkled a lot of DE around my house. A few years ago i had a flea problem put this stuff down and boom problem solved. Hi Jen! No it wont help the fleas on your pet, need to get a spot on or something like that. I would just wipe the laminate with warm soapy water and then use DE on your carpets. Thank you. Thank you! Hope that helps. I havent let him outside since as a precaution. It is the Safer Brand with insecticide. Hi Desarae, usually the DE works great, quite strange. Hi Melody, DE is not for direct application to your pets, just use it for everything except them. drsfostersmith.com has GREAT prices on Seresto and is a GREAT company. sprinkle on top then mix it up or sprinkle and leave alone? Last night I sprinkled with a flour sifter between my box spring and mattress and between the mattress and fitted sheet and slept in same bed. Another record-keeping tip: If you arent keeping a gardening journal already, start one. Will this work if I put it on and then vacuum later? Fleas are gone. I have no carpets. It took me 4 months to get rid of the infestation, July-October and since then I only had to bathe the dogs every once in a while and stopped using frontline for the next 7 months, I stick to DE to treat the house every now and then and no fleas were present. I am also sprayed Zoecon Precor 2000 Plus Premise Spray, 16 oz and all carpet and cloth couch. Fleas are fairly resilient and although they are less active during colder weather, it wont kill them in most situations. I suggest you brush it into the carpet, leave it for 2-3 days, vacuum it up and repeat if necessary. Is this completely safe? How should I apply it? Drat. Another option for dealing with pests in your soil is Diatomaceous Earth. Glad its working for you and that I could help! Hi Damien! Hi Natasha I have a sudden and unexpected flea infestation in my bedroom. Its been about 4 weeks now and were getting new bites about once a week. Is one bag enough? Thank you so much for keeping up with this article of yours!! . Three years later, and Ive only 1-1/2 containers for 2,000 sq. I have cotton bedspread that I am afraid to wash and dry in heat. Freshly hatched larvae feed on the roots of plants for the next three to four weeks. Use a plastic container with small holes in it to dust your carpets, use a soapy mixture on the hardwood and make sure that dog gets a bath + a good spot on treatment. Just dont put an excessive amount and they will be fine . We have 9 children who love on this dog so its untelling where eggs have ended up! Anyway, heres my situation. Those black dots are probably flea dirt, check my article on this subject. Hi Kimball! Even opening the door means I get reinfested inside the apartment. I will be sharing this on my facebook page, I think everyone needs to know there are safer solutions to pest control than just spraying chemicals. Should I have them flea dipped at the groomer and then treat the house while they are away?? Great article. Since its still in its infancy stages, make a couple of my DIY flea traps for each room, repeat and you will be sorted. But what exactly is it? For a day or so he scratched a little and we saw a few crawling but now he seems fine and is no longer scratching. Ive flea-sprayed the carpets and furniture. I am glad that I could be of assistance and hope to see you back soon. Also will it harm bees? Hi Jon! We use flea applications monthly on both cats and dog. The battery operated one works just as well, promise. Hi Natasha. Please do, you are doing well though, keep it up! Diatomaceous earth also known as diatomite works like a natural detoxifying agent within the body, killing parasites and viruses that can contribute to illnesses while also helping to clean the blood. I got a spray for inside, but Im about to sacrifice a Rubbermaid container & go shake some DE in the yard. Hi Natasha! 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. Hope that helps! So far, no scratching for the cat except once today and outside of two flea sightings this morning before treatment Nothing. I have been using apple cider vinegar to get rid of fleas on my dog and cats but I have noticed that my dog has got fleas again he still has apple cider in his food and water every day it did work at first and can I use diatomaceous earth with Apple cider vinegar and other natural herbs and oils on my dog and cats. Hi Catherine! On the main floor, we have hardwood w/ area rugs and in the basement, we have tile. Awesome, please share this article with your friends . I have a 3-month flea problem, first had pest control company spray all floors with toxic chemicals guaranteed to work for 7 months, did not even work for less than 5 weeks. If this is the case, let me know and we can share it with the community! 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. 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. Thank you so much. Many Thanks!! I wouldnt bother about the spoon in the food though. Wish me luck. You can usually find it locally otherwise get it online Hope that helps! Seen a few fleas but they were already twitching and trying to flea (pun intended). Sprinkle it on your main crop and around the base of the plants. A ton on the back patio I need to do but there are only so many hours in a day. What about a 9 lb. In a family of four the fleas only bit me my legs and arms look like swiss cheese. Will try tractor supply or home depot. We will continue this treatment just to be safe and to make sure we catch any that have recently woken up. In fact, food grade diatomaceous earth can even be used to kill other pests like bed bugs, chiggers and gnats so feel free to try it elsewhere if you are having a problem with those in your home. Im pretty sure the fleas my cats have bite me more often than them. Also, is diatomatious earth safe to use while Im pregnant. Diatomaceous earth may also irritate the eyes, due to its abrasive nature. I cant find an answer online. People who have constant itcher/scratchers that switch to a Lamb and Rice,corn and soy free food usually have happy pets within a couple weeks. Other stuff I have used with success -our dogs we give them whole lemons to play with & the acid kills the fleas. Hi, Natasha: On advice of local pet shop, and before reading this article, we spread DE on the carpets and brushed it in well with a broom. Although they will probably be fine, rather keep the small ones out the room to be safe. Hi Alethea! how would I use? It is called food grade, as in it talks about using it as an anti caking agent in animal foods, It also says Food Chemical Codex Grade, it has Diatomaceous Earth and Calcium Bentonite, guaranteed analysis says moisture maximum 8%, ash (mineral matter) maximum 95%. I make my own bug wipes to keep fleas and mosquitos away from me because bugs find me delicious 5 select-a-size paper towels cut in half to make 10 squares. While it does kill fleas, there are some important things to be aware of before using it. Apologies for the lengthy post but this has been a nightmare. I was going to sweep up the DE, and then vacuum, but since the floor is slate or some type of rock, and the walls are crumbling, I didnt know how to correctly clean up all the DE. We thought they were getting better.. at first we were not getting bit and now I am getting bit all over (although no one else is.. so weird) I have seen little baby ones crawling on my dog but only a few here and there.. Im unaware of any spot-on product killing intestinal parasites (tapeworms, etc). You can always put them on it, see if it affects them and then make a decision. (More Effective than DE Alone) 1 lb By Abundant Living. I have used food grade diatomaceous earth for the last 10 years successfully. 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. However, on that note, I dont usually recommend DE for direct application on pets as it can dry out their skin. I plan spreading the food grade DE on the carpeting in the rest of the house, let it sit for 24 hours then vacuum, then re apply. We have a very small kitten that we found and bless his tiny heart he is covered in fleas. Can I find it locally? Should it be safe to release my cats to walk on it? Glad to have helped, and thanks for taking the time to leave me such a lovely message. It sounds like you used to much hehe, sorry about that. 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. Read this article and went to home Depot the next day and bought a huge bag. Why does the bag say that if it is safe? Thank you for being so thorough! However, now that the powder is no longer there, they are back again. Oh, neem is green so your animals will have a green tint to them!! Thanks for reading my article on using diatomaceous earth for fleas and I encourage you to share this article with your friends. thank you. Hey Natasha. Just keep an eye on it thats all, ironically it is probably a lot less dangerous than other flea control methods. 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. However, best bet would be to phone them and ask if it is safe. Diatomaceous Earth. Can I apply Nematodes for the bad guys underground, then apply DE to get the above ground? So after this really long story, lol, I still have a question. Its not that its dangerous chemically, its just can cause respiratory issues for small animals, if handled incorrectly. If I apply this dust to my subfloors, we have this because our hardwoods have not gone in 6et. That will be fine, hope it works out for you! We are expecting a baby in a few weeks. Front Line) with a house based flea solution (such as DE) for maximum results. It says its 100% Diatomaceous earth, but then it says that it includes amorphous silica, silicon dioxide, and other oxides. Should be alright but just make sure its not pool grade or anything like that. Its an important note to be sure. So why not use pool grade? If you leave a comment, I typically respond within 48 hours. About 10. For the fastidious gardener, this little beetle can cause a lot of frustration! Also I took it myself in water for a few week I had been suffering with vertigo it took it completely away!!! So although you may need to clean up that filter a couple times during the process, it should be fine. Hey Michael! I hope you dont mind if I offer some answers/suggestions/info for some of the previous posters questions: 1) DE goes a long way. I read that it can dry out your eyes, what precautions should be taken with this? She holds a BA in English literature with a minor in horticultural sciences from Clemson University, and she loves to read, write, and garden. :-) 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. Enjoy your trip! When she's not working or caring for animals, she can be found enjoying the outdoors or reading a good book. I did my entire basement and actually just left that on the carpets since we dont go down there much. You can also use it on your lawns. I make bug wipes for the dog without the clove. Thanks. Physical controls aim to prevent the pests from accessing your crops. They seem to be newly hatched ones as they are all tiny not adult size. Hi Lisa! The powder should not be applied directly to pets unless you are specifically instructed to do so by your veterinarian. We dont really want to hurt the snakes as they are harmless black snakes and are doing a good job of keeping rodents from entering our home (we live in a huge hay field so we are a target). If you decide to apply DE to your yard, please do it on a non-windy day, keep dusting to ground level, and consider temporarily covering flowering plants. Im really sorry now that i did that. How do we get rid of them? Although I have not seen a flea for 2 weeks both cats are still getting welts. 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. I would like to expound a little further on this dish soap thing. Yes, provided its food grade and you vacuum it up (otherwise it can be a bit dehydrating to her body), that will be fine. I will be writing about roaches in the next couple months and I will definitely include something about this. Yours seems particularly informative so maybe you could answer. Hi, I spread DE all over my house 2 weeks ago& Im still finding a couple fleas a day on my cats, I followed all your instructions to the letter, I have just left the DE down as I have a large house an it would be very hard to do it all once a week, figured Id leave it down for the 3-4 weeks you speak of, should I still be finding fleas? Thank you. We just moved into a new home, the previous owner had four cats, and also apparently a huge flea problem which I didnt know about until we brought our kitty here! Hi Alice! thank you. While I havnt had a problem with my bird, DE is rather dusty and it if you dont apply it carefully, it could puff up and that wont be good for your feathered friend. Hope that helps, let me know if I missed anything , Thanks for your answerI was just wondering if my stray cat that stays in the basement can go down and sleep in the basement with all that DE all over the place?? 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