It depends on if there is an ongoing flea problem in that area. Hi Krissy, I am sure that it will work just as well, let me know how it goes. Turn off all fans and the DE actually falls straight down to cover whatever area you want sprinkled. You can definitely put it in the kennel though, will work well. You were right about the salt/baking soda not being as effective so I put down DE yesterday. Within 24 hours her biting and scratching had minimized to almost nothing my home is officially flea free. BlackDiamond from Home Depot, When I got this package, I immediately sprinkled the 3 inside dogs. Will it be okay for my toddler to walk around on the dust while we are trying to kill the flees in our house, Hi Connie, yes provided it is food grade . I sit and pull these specks out one by one. Enjoy your trip! For pest control purposes, diatomaceous earth is generally used as a barrier repellent to hard-bodied insects. About 10. In fact, leaving it down (provided it doesnt get wet) will actually improve the results. Best and cheapest solution that is extremely effective (presuming that the house and garden are not infested with fleas) is putting them in a bath with dawn soap. We have found articles mentioning both, with pros and cons for both. Just be forewarned that there is one major drawback: diatomaceous earth only works when dry, so you have to reapply it whenever it rains. So in other words, you dont need to put tons of the powder down, it just need to be enough to finely dust the surfaces. its certainly better than before ! I have a big mess on my hands and dont know how to go about cleaning it up properly. The best Ive found is 85%. Im excited!!!!! Thanks for your comment, please consider sharing this article with your friends . Thank you, thank you, thank you, Natasha for this post! I am now struggling to vacuum it up, my filter gets blocked in a couple of minutes and I cant see around my house as the DE flies into the air. If you store items under your bed you need to move them, vacuum, then dust the entire under-bed area with DE. Also I notice his skin is starting to very get dry and actually flaking off in areas, can I add olive oil to his diet without disrupting the effectiveness of the DE? I am sure that it will help, thanks for stopping by and best of luck! And how long should I leave it on before I vaccum it? So you have helped me greatly! When extracted, they are already dead, but their shells remain. Yes you can, its completely harmless (just a bit dusty thats all hehe). Good day. I work 10am to 7pm and so I cant vacuum very often? Hope that helps! That is a great question, let me go ahead and answer that! Electlady Hi just wanted to comment and say that I have 2 Boston Terriers . Direct contact with diatomaceous earth can cause irritation, dryness, and in rare cases, skin abrasions, says Chantelle Hanna, a dermatology technician at Southeast Veterinary Dermatology and Ear Clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina. Thanks for the prompt response Natasha, I really appreciate the info. Ive purchased an expensive steamer to steam clean my beds and hardwood floors but Im still seeing them periodically jumping on my clothing. Leave it down for a day or two and then after vacuuming it up, repeat a couple times over a few weeks. Also Im sure they;re fleas because they jump, and Ive looked at their pictures on the internet extensively. How long should I leave it on them before I bath them or just leave it on them. As an fleas-infested person, do I need to use special shampoo/conditioner, soap on myself? Try Red Lake, but just search Amazon or something like that, there are plenty good options . All I can say is thank you thank you thank you. Thanks for all your help already. Cheers! Just keep an eye on it thats all, ironically it is probably a lot less dangerous than other flea control methods. Yeah I would advise against letting your cat drink from it, but i think that as soon as she tries, he will taste the soapy liquid and hopefully stop, so maybe just keep an eye on him in the beginning. I had a bad flea infestation in my home. Can I mop it up after sweeping? Last year the fleas were incredible, but after a really cold winter this years crop hasnt been too bad. and I swear the fleas have multiplied. I had my kids take all linens and clothes and put them in garbage bags. Hi Cate, DE wont kill the eggs but yes, you can definitely do that , Hi! I have been dealing with a flea infestation in my home. Im glad to have found your website! Special Flea Notes: Here at Nature's Control, we dust our pets with Diatomaceous Earth , a natural, completely non-toxic repellent. The DE should be down for a couple days, so as long as you do it then, it should be fine. . Sacrificial, but usually effective! If it is food grade (the one you should be using), it will say it on the packaging. I am not sure about the 10 years thing, but I think that as long as it is dry, it should be good. I mix mine at a rate of 2 tablespoons per 5 cups of dry dog food topped with olive oil to help with my German shepherds coat and help it stick to her food. 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. The longer the better, I say three days because thats the most people are usually willing to stand hehe. I cant shut off my stove oven (living in an apartment I have no access to the valve under the crawl space) my apartment looks like a scene from Scarface! .and scratches all the time. I live in south Alabama and they had it at a local tractor supply for $17 for a 40 lb bag. This week sadly my house came in contact with fleas due to my sister-in-law spending the week with me while my husband was in florida at a work conference. Fantastic, looking forward to it. Another record-keeping tip: If you arent keeping a gardening journal already, start one. Will it work on an upholstered bed or should I get rid of it? Heres the thing Ive only found one flea on my little girl at a time, but nearly 10 fleas total in the last month! The powder should not be applied directly to pets unless you are specifically instructed to do so by your veterinarian. I have used food grade diatomaceous earth for the last 10 years successfully. 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. You have come to the right place and I am sure that you are also going to get good results from using it. Very sincerely, Elizabeth Nice. and vacuum it up in the evening. I also use this for flea control and for personal use. sprinkle on top then mix it up or sprinkle and leave alone? ft., including deck, house perimeter, and crawl-space. I was thrilled and yes, it did work. One question on DE U said to keep smaller animals away and mentioned puppies. Hi Suzanne, I have only ever used the white one, so probably go with that. We just purchased a home and it has fleas about 5 on each leg. This means that DE is great for places like your carpets, floorboards, etc. I moved from WA to FL and have NEVER experienced fleas like they have here in florida, holy cow!! We also have shampoo. I too came across your site when looking for a flea treatment that actually worksand after tlalkin to others that had also used DE i decided to give it a try tonightkeeping fingers crossed!! 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. 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. I do not know what fleas actually look like, so am wondering if this is what they were? I highly recommend that you rub the powder into the carpets with a broom to make sure it reaches the fleas. Hope that helps! We recently discovered we have a flea infestationafter myself and 3 of our children were getting mysterious bites. Or is it just not a good idea? Please let me know. I also spread it all over floors and carpet. Does DE dry out eggs and larve too or t least eggs? In Canada, some Feed Stores stock the Red Lake brand. Its July and we wear tights/with socks in the house because we cant wear shorts. Have you any advice? It shows photos of animals and says it is safe to use in a chicken coop. Hi Mary! We have been doing the best we can but the nightmare is that they wander off outside of our yard (we live in the country) and they come back full of fleas. Hi Trent, it is my pleasure! Does this also kill the eggs that may be there? 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. . Its a pleasure and I am glad you have had such good success with DE. My question to you is, what is the best thing I can do to treat my dogs at the same time Im treating my house? Price : $9.47 ($0.14 / Ounce) Features : Say Goodbye to Bugs - Kills a variety crawling insects including roaches, ants, fleas, silverfish, earwigs, bedbugs, and more. Put them out at night, as the light will attract the fleas to their doom. Walmart doesnt sell DE at all. I do not walk in the grass myself without boots on and mostly avoid being in the yard. The 50-lb bag I ordered was enough to fill almost five 31-lb Fresh Step cat litter containers. 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. With DE in those spots they eventually make contact with the powder dust and die. The DE particles stick to the lipids on the epicuticle (protective layer), which disrupt the lipid barrier, allowing water to exit the insect., But most pet experts are not optimistic about the use of diatomaceous earth for flea control. I need to have these gone by Friday and I am desperate to get them dead ASAP without using a bug bomb. I will post again soon to let you know the results! I have a relative that came to visit, who has a KNOWN flea infestation. Though there was only one color of food grade. Were stlll getting bites! Why not use the Frontline all the time? I have borrowed a live trap for the racoons, but I am wondering if I use DE outside on the deck and adjacent ground if that will harm any nematodes I plan to release afterwards? We still are finding fleas and flea dirt on them. Solanaceae (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers), including cole crops: broccoli, kale, cabbage, collards, Identification, Biology, and Distribution, Read more about planting and using trap crops here, Read our complete guide to using DE for more info, Read our complete guide to using beneficial nematodes here, Harvesting Okra: When and How to Pluck Those Prickly Pods, Shiny black with greenish tint and an orange stripe on both wings. Is it because there are still eggs in my home? Hope that helps! Maybe I should just put in in their beds etc. Much appreciated, the extra exposure will help and your kind words give me energy Thanks for the heads up, I will definitely keep that in mind for my community! But I was looking for a little more information about the use of it being applied directly on the dog. Thanks! I know it says its okay to vacuum after 12 hours but I did it 4 days ago just to be sure :p and Im going to clean and reapply tomorrow. If you visited the orange hardware store, they sell St. Gabriel online for about $11 a bag. If you have any concerns, let me know and I will assist you personally . I was wondering how DE can be given to animals for parasites like worms in dogs and cats? 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. Hi Barbara! After surgery laying on the floor was the best option, or so I thought! My room is right next to the unkept yard that used to have 3 chickens until 2 weeks ago, now there is only one. The cat with frontline has the fleas. One method we have done is to dust the rug and then play with the cats. Extra light? The DE can be (and should be) left down for a couple days. The bag is the same size as the Safer brand, 4.4 lbs. Thank you. Im very hopeful. Hi Pam! Just wanted to throw my 2 in here. Just unsure how to clean up the basement since the floors, walls, and areas covered with DE are all different in texture & make. But any information regarding this application use would be very helpful. Hi, could you recommend a brand of food grade to use that would have at least the 90%, Hi Patty! How should I apply? I happened to see a remedy on youtube and it truely works. Like boric acid, it kills fleas by dehydration [10]. Using Borax on the floor near the bed and have a pan of water with a light on it for night time. How can I get rid of the fleas on her. I hope that helps, looking forward to your success story in the next week or two. And it doesnt prevent flea reproduction, says Ramsey. I also heard that DE (food-grade) worked well for getting rid of worms in cats. I am now battling a second time with them. I will use it on the dog beds, I can apply it outside to minimize application dust. 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. Since its still in its infancy stages, make a couple of my DIY flea traps for each room, repeat and you will be sorted. Got the food grade DE after trying foggers, traps, etc. I just bought and applied some DE yesterday Natasha. . Hi Denise! What is the best way to go about treating an outside infestation? If applied correctly it is very effective. 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. Since diatomaceous earth is completely non-toxic, how on earth can it kill fleas? Thank sfor helping Sharon, really appreciate it. Took her to the vet only to find out she had fleas. Please feel free to edit this as you might see fit. I CANNOT HAVE FLEAS! You rock! Hope that helps. I will appreciate anything you say on the matter. There are many dangers of using flea poisons, both for your pet and the people in your home. I just want to make sure it is in fact the same as the DE you use. Yes you can and you are correct with both your statements. Some recommend tilling under the trap crop once it becomes infested, but this could create a dangerous situation wherein the main crop becomes the primary target. I discovered hundred of eggs in these place. My husband and I took in a 5 1/2 week old kitten last Saturday and immediately took her for her first vet appointment. I have never used that type of DE but it should be safe, just do some research please. . 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? Its effectiveness varies depending on the environment its used in. Thank you so much for this site. obviousloy you can not put it on the walls, would it still suck the moisture out, without being applied directly on the canvas? So I know we are making progress just want them gone completely. Id like to use both methods if they can be used together. That should be enough to wipe out the next generation of fleas. My poor dog, and daughter I got the DE, have used it once a long time ago and it worked great. Hi and thanks for all your helpful information. Didnt think anymore about it. Being diligent about keeping your garden clean and free of too much debris may help to keep pest pressure at bay. had worked very rapidly. Although food-grade DE is safer for home use than filter grade, there are still potential safety hazards for pets and humans, especially if its inhaled. Where can I get these? DE is not poisonous but keeping him off it will prevent a few issues. At least then Id understand why theyd want to be in my home. I love food grade diatomaceous earth! We live in Florida and this is the first time wrve encountered a flea issue. Its wonderful to see the foam plates with the water empty of fleas. And what about myself?? The stray cat, Boo, is for the most part kept in our basement when he is inside, while the other cats are free to roam the house, but not the basement. or is the carpet cleaning even necessary? Hi Barbara! Ive read your whole blog : ) I only have a Dyson vacuum cleaner and I understand that it will become a casualty in my DE vs flea war. Keep new fleas from getting on them when they go back outsde, since I havent heard the word Repellant used? It is a pleasure, thanks for stopping by! Im worried because since my cats have fleas all they do is lick themselves all day. Will this one still work just a good as the food grade? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you so much for your informative article. Hi Alice! Have you heard of Perma-Guard Crawling Insect Control? I didnt think so. So lightly cover wherever they might travel . I wanted to plant grass so I tilled up the yard, pulled out all the weeds, and planted grass seed. You can stop the flea life cycle by using a IGR (insect growth regulator) spray. 2. does DE work against roaches? Im now realizing I probably used more than necessary so will sweep first then vacuum. I dont recommend using the DE directly on your pets. We are so infested my 3 year old looks like he is just a red bump, no one else is that bad though. Provided its not wet, DE can last for ages so you should be fine. After I bought it I read it is a little coarser grade, although it is an off white color it is still like talcum powder. My pets are laying in it on floors. My backyard nearly looks like it has snowed (I live in Florida and its September!). It also is said to contain vital minerals that help both. And what would be the best way to get it off the cracks of my floor afterwards just wash with soapy water? If I could apply it to myself, maybe I could enjoy the yard a little bit (I dont want to use the chemical Deet). I used your homemade flea trap for a night where the dog sleeps, it came up empty the next day. However, there are other alternatives for flea control and I highly recommend that you take a look at and if you would like me to point you in the right direction, let me know what else you have tried and I will help you out . Thanks for sharing your story, I am here for you if you still cant get rid of them after that, you are not alone! Since flea eggs hatch after about a week of being laid by female fleas (in most scenarios), its recommended that you repeat this process once a week for a total of 3-4 weeks. I recommend that you use a plastic container with a lid. Since its rather cheap the only real challenge is finding time to do it but I promise you that it will be worth it as it works great . Thank You!! How badly will it affect the DE efficiency? Hi Deniece! Hey David! Instead of poisoning the buggers, it actually cuts their exoskeleton (their hard outer shell) and sucks the water out their bodies. Also, do you know if salt works to kill fleas? 2. Thank you!! DE is absolutely fantastic and I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on it, especially to help my readers. It is a pleasure! This really doesnt have to take more than a few minutes to accomplish, depending on the size of your garden. I was just happy to get DE the same day since Home Depot was a few blocks away. Trying the tealight method now these last few nights which seems to help some, will try to order some DE online that were mentioned here in the and try that soon. Whats the best way to clean it up? I treated the dog and now the fleas are eating me alive in my bed every night. I was recommended using DE, food grade of course, on a dog forum last year. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. I dont want to come back to a house full of new fleas, so this is the planI bought Boric Acid, and DE. But, I did vacuum with another smaller vacuum I have. Yes it will, provided they come into contact with it. Yes, its absolutely safe. If they sell them in slightly larger quantities, get the bigger one as its always a useful product to have around the house. We bought the DE last time not knowing about the food grade. With some careful planning, preventative measures, and an action plan in place, you wont have to worry about the safety of your precious broccoli and eggplants. Thanks for posting these detailed steps! Just make sure that it is food grade, that is your only concern. Therein lies the problem, says Dr. Michael Dryden, university distinguished professor, veterinary parasitology at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. I have to go to the laundry Matt, after a hot wash and dry the clothes still have fleas in them. In conclusion, using this simple and natural powder can do wonders for household flea problems. Studies on the benefits of DE for health have been minimal, so benefits are difficult to confirm. I plan to reapply it every couple of days for a few weeks to ensure I catch any eggs that hatch, but just wanted to write in how happy and restful I feel being able to relax on my sofa with my tea and a movie and sleep without fear of nips in the night. The bedroom floor is old hardwood and soon developed a HUGE flea infestation. It did raise a tremendous dust cloud. Yes it can, and I suggest that you combine the DE treatment with nightly DIY flea traps, they work fantastically together. the d.e. Thanks! Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated! Hi we have fleas in our house and after I bombed twice and used flea killer spray for homes we still have them I went out and bought DE at tractor supply it the red lake brand and its food grade but what Im reading from posts it should be white in color this is brown in color Im just wondering if it will still kill the fleas? Yes we know they are fleas and not bed bugs. 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. Hey La! 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? I bathed him with dawn and applied frontline while following up with flea comb daily. Finding a safe and effective flea preventative is essential for your pets health and comfort. The only rug in my apt. I hate fleas!! My friend just sent me this article-my cat is highly allergic to the traditional back of the neck flea products, and I have tried all the herbal remedies (shampoos with cloves, Rosemary, etc), And now my bed is flea-ridden. Hi Natasha, I have recently bought DE, Product of Canada, and it is labeled Food Chemical Codex Grade. 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). Please share this article with your friends and family. For applying the DE, use a broom to brush it into the carpet, that works the best. Just one suggestion though, if you are going to use it on your bed, place it under the sheet as it can make some people cough a bit if it puffs into the air. Diatomaceous Earth is made of siliceous sedimentary rock crushed into tiny particles. Hello, Im caring for a small group of feral cats on my property. The rest of the dogs caught them and we have been having a hard time getting rid of them. Is the Spider Killer DE the same as food grade? Having researched the deadly effects of Avantix and other poisonous big company products, I found myself reading an FDA Study report from a major topical flea poison maker and was thoroughly disgusted with what I read. 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. Besides vacuuming is there any other special clean up procedures I should do? Everyone talks about putting it down and how great it is, but not ONE demonstration!! I cant find an answer online. Once these hard shells are torn apart, these parasites become vulnerable and will die very quickly. Thanks for your tips, really appreciate yo helping out Sarah! Ive read through some of the comments, clearly I am using WAY too much. LOVE THIS STUFF its a life saver. You can find it on the Cedarcide web site. Used in the same way as DE, but left on for a few more days? I just need to be reassured that it will not do any harm to either us or our furry guys! Thanks again. Hi Justin! Keep strong! It also dries up their eggs keeping them from hatching. Ive kept our cats out of all of the bedrooms for two weeks while trying to win this battle but was wondering if I should let them in to help stir up any eggs/larvae and adult fleas that are hiding? I have already spent $150 already and have no more to spend nor will I for another month and as a single mom with no family to help, its a lot. 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. Great blog and suggestions.. However, it should still work. Unlike the Nematodes, this is most effective when left dry for a bit.. While it should be fine (based on you description of the product), I recommend keeping your pets, etc. Parasitic Nematodes need to be applied in the evening and watered in well. Very hardy, low water plant. Dont do it too often though because it can dry their skin. For inside the house, use some DE. I bought a jar of diatomaceous earth to sprinkle on my dogs food. Any suggestions on what I might have done wrong? Author Posts I bought de from a pet food store. Once the bees leave, you can get rid of any stragglers by hanging Almond Extract-soaked cotton balls as close as is possible to their now former hive. Its more of a home and garden type situation, says Dr. Chris Reeder, DVM, DACVD, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist with BluePearl Pet Hospital in Franklin, Tennessee. They are good for nothing! I am still finding fleas. 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