I would have to sprinkle over a large area I suppose. My pets are laying in it on floors. Additionally, Pet parents should make sure they are purchasing a product that is approved by the EPA and that is coming from a reputable distributor, says Falk. I know it seems like overkill But do you think we will get rid of this quickly? The nematode will control fleas and Fire Ants as well. 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. It was very informative even though Ive been researching DE for a few weeks. But we are implementing DE on the floors, bedding, doorways and such. Let me know please! I make bug wipes for the dog without the clove. 2. Hi Tula, just put the DE wherever fleas might be hiding. And what brand? How would you apply DE to floorboards with huge gaps and years of dust in between? You say not to rub directly on pets skin on a daily basis is it OK to sprinkle it on cats say, once a week? We have taken into consideration the varied needs and wants of all segments of . Ive been sprinkling my cats and dog with it. Speaking as a former vet assistant, I would recommend not bathing with a repellent. It is a pleasure, glad that my site helped you. I ordered from Amazon the correct type of DE to use on the carpets and patio. Alexis Morin is an avid gardener who resides on and manages a horse ranch in north Texas. My vet has me using the DE alone. Other stuff I have used with success -our dogs we give them whole lemons to play with & the acid kills the fleas. Hi Jim. It doesnt, its not really a repellent. Flea Infestation Guide: How to Kill and Get Rid of Fleas, 'Natural' Methods for Controlling Fleas in Dogs. Hi Natasha, Ive been reading through some great info here on DE & Borax for fleas, but wonder how to effectively use it on hardwood floors if I dont have a vacuum. Thanks for the prompt response Natasha, I really appreciate the info. Our dog was so bad she was nearly dead. I recommend that you give it a couple days before following the steps outlined in this guide as there may still be residue chemicals that may take effect after the house was treated by that exterminator. However, if thats what you have, be sure to do the emptying outdoors away from any open windows. While I have never gotten bit, seen them in the carpets, furniture, etc, every so often I will fine 2 or 3 on my dog. Hi Karen! Going to try the food grade DE in the yard but I have a question: Will it hurt snakes? I recommend using a decent vacuum cleaner but dont use anything fancy, a bag based vacuum is best as the power can get stuck in more modern systems. Treated him and the other two cats with Advantage and hundreds fell off. 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. I cant sleep at night, constantly getting up with a flashlight to see if I see whatever I feel is crawing on me. Also, give Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Formula 101 (for people) in the cats food. I dont have a flea or tick issue since I apply Frontline Plus to my 9 pound dog a couple of times during the summer (however, if DE could replace those chemicals, that would be my preference). RE the flea traps, try making the DIY ones on my site (not sure if you followed that article, but you dont need to buy any from the shop). Hey Meeshall! I was so frustrated that I went to a local Feed Store/Co-Op and bought a 4 pound container of Red Lake DE and pounded it into the carpets throughout the whole house. I tried Hartz flea spray and while I think it lessened the issue it didnt really fix it. Just be careful you dont get too much powder puffing into the air when you apply it to the targeted area. I currently have 3 cats and 1 dog living in my house. I too have 2 dogs, with fleas Just started using D.E. Garlic is toxic when given in high amounts. Have a good one! It is best used in conjunction with some DIY flea traps, put out at night (article on this blog), as well as a good spot on (such as Frontline) for your pets. Our cat got a good flea bath and we got some flea meds from the vet for her. However, now that the powder is no longer there, they are back again. Hi, we noticed a few fleas yesterday. Thanks so much for the info Natasha!! Just poke little holes in the lid and use that to apply the DE (like a salt shaker). I seen 2 of them, so far. I am open to try DE but just am scared for my sons safety. It is very helpful. There is some evidence that environmental application of diatomaceous earth to the indoor environmentincluding carpets and cat scratcherscan kill fleas in the environment, says Dr. Elizabeth Falk, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist at Cornell University Veterinary Specialists in Stamford, Connecticut. How do I know if its good grade if it doesnt say anything on the package? Use some common sense. I grab a little gardening journal that I keep by the back door and trot to the garden for a quick scouting session. I started cleaning the Borax from my hardwood floors and I couldnt believe the amount of fleas and flea dirt I was seeing. That I can spread evenly and not get too much. Hi Dotti! City girl moved to the country. I only use food grade but I am sure that she knows what she is talking about. I really like your webpages, Natasha. Hi Diane, I have dropped you an email with a link to my ebook. 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. Hi Jessie! Scouting twice a day for these pests is a good practice in an organic program. Do you think that keeping the rabbit off the carpeting being treated will make it safe for him? It arrived this afternoon and my husband has already scattered quite a bit of it around. Do you have a picture of what you use to spread the DE in your house? Just make sure that it is food grade, that is your only concern. Diatomaceous earth is easy to use and non-toxic to pets and humans. This is usually made up of about 30% Bentonite and 70% DE and while it should still work for pest control, I recommend that you try and get a pure DE (as high as possible) for maximum results. It was a lot easier to get it distributed evenly. It shows photos of animals and says it is safe to use in a chicken coop. Hi, I was wondering at what age I can use this on my pups?? He used to spend most of his time in the kitchen or family room. I ended up sprinkling the floor with borax and leaving it over night then doing what you said and have been flea free since! Thank you for your easy to read and understand blog. They are for outdoor use, usually you can order them online from a variety of retailers. You may also consider planting your brassica crops later in the summer, when the adults are getting sleepy from all of their summertime feasting and going dormant. Will this product work as well. It was such a pain to clean up as it was on the couches, carpets, beds, cushions on the table chairs, you name it. My friend suggested I might also find it useful in getting rid of roaches. In Canada, some Feed Stores stock the Red Lake brand. So although you may need to clean up that filter a couple times during the process, it should be fine. Hi R Trail! Thank you for your help. But what exactly is it? I did use the Food Grade DE. Yes, you can just leave the DE there, it is actually more effective that way. Otherwise your timings and target areas is perfect, let me know how it goes . Is this safe for pets and is it food grade? But should I try DE instead or move onto something stronger? Hi Doreen! Owner of 3 dogs and 2 cats in a house with 2 backyards. And, while fleas arent technically supposed to take up residence on people, the ones we have seem perfectly content in my daughters thick locks. 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. I have already used borax through out the entire house. As for smaller pets (like young kittens, puppies, rabbits, hamsters, etc. Hi, I wanted to know if you can feed DE to pets for fleas..we have feral cats and I know they have fleas.want to help them out. Sounds like you are making process, well done! Just in case the above-ground damage wasnt scary enough, Ill continue. I would prefer to avoid using a bomb and am interested in DE. Record when you plant your first transplants, and when you spot your first beetle. I have been battling fleas for the last 2 weeks. I live in Canada and SomeHome Hardware Stores carry it Red Lake Earth R.L.E. The bag of DE with insecticide is already open and I wouldnt want to waste it. Just want to ensure the safety of my stray cat Boos Health!! Then again in the morning Boo goes outside with other cats around, some are feral. I take notes and pictures of what I see, so I will have a record. They positively love to munch on me(found this out during the last infestation). I put tons of de all over the hallway, in the rugged bedrooms, the sofa, the hardwood floors, EVERYWHERE and i think i still have the same or more fleas. On a Friday we bombed with hot shot foggers with nylar an igr, throughout our trailer. This is so that DE is always on the floor to kill the fleas. As I did more research, I noticed it wasnt actually a spider bite, but BED BUGS instead. Thanks for such a good article! Yeah it is pretty bad, unfortunately companies across many industries perfect horrible tests (e.g. Hi Julia! Hey Leon! The sales person, said that, while the packaging did not refer to the terms Food Grade on the packaging, she said the instructions indicated that it could be added to feedso I am assuming this is the right product? Would love to know your feedback. Have you actually physically seen the fleas, not just felt them? Thanks for all your support! i am confusedif DE kills fleas why would I use the chemical based products like Frontline? Hi Natasha Your article was so very informative. Here is some more great information on how to apply Beneficial Nematodes from John Dromgoole of The Natural Gardener. Just a little word of caution folks. 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. Sometimes a little floury feeling in ears. And whats the best way to apply it on the carpets so it dont make so much dust? Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a powder made from the sediment of fossilized algae. If you do have an infestation, take action immediately to avoid further damage, and to remediate this threat to the health of your plants. Yeah it takes a while, just put it down and continue with your life, it will start thinning their numbers. Hi Carrie! We live in Florida and this is the first time wrve encountered a flea issue. I have had pets all of my life, and I know many times they have had fleas, but I have rarely, if ever seen one. I completed the task of spreading the DE at 8:30 pm last night, June 5th. Hu, some very useful comments on here! Also my renters have moved out and the house is infested with fleas will it work to kill the fleas? I am confused as to which one to purchase. You can use a water based one, its just that the DE can make it get a bit clogged on a low-grade model and I dont want to inconvenience my readers in any way hehe. Each time I go in the bedroom, they jump on my feet. As I said, I don;t have pets so this is new to me. 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. The spores attach to the surface of the beetle, germinate, then infiltrate inside of the larvae and liquify its insides as a source of food for the fungus. I have even used it in human ears and noses. That being said, rather dont put anymore down if you can easily purchase some food grade stuff because it is better. I plan on buying larger bags of the food grade and using it from here on out but Id hate for the first 2 bags to go to waste. So Id immediately shove them in the washing machine, then take a good shower and fortunately never infested the whole house. 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. I understand on my mattress and furniture I use a vacuum.cleaner. Its so great to have a light at the end of the tunnel now. I was planning on weekly treatments of the borax. Good question, I usually place it in an empty coffee tin (or something like it) and punch holes in the top (kind of like a massive salt shaker). But since Im here, of course my dog was playing in the yard and fleas jumped on him! 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. I have a flea infestation and want these buggers gone! Saw one of them buggers dance around me as I sprayed. Where do they get their victims? Ive been putting the DE on my cats every other day I know it dries their skin out, but Im desperate. Food grade DE is an ingredient in some nutritional supplements, touted for heart health, digestive issues, bone health, lowered cholesterol, and other health concerns. Hi Chanta, its a pleasure! 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. Every website ive been to that talks about Diatomaceous Earth states that FOOD GRADE DE must be used as opposed to POOL GRADE. However, it seems pretty common here. It is so horrible, iI don;t know how much longer i can live with these things on me.I bought some Diatomaceous Earth. My cat had been suffering from fleas for the majority of the summer and every flea spray I purchased failed miserably. In three days the gardener will be here to mow the lawn. Got the food grade DE after trying foggers, traps, etc. Adam, it is important to wear gloves and a mask because if the material enters your lungs it can be damaging. Looking for a permanent solution, tired of being aggravated by the little pests! 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 . No, DE in their food will not help with fleas. Hi Victoria! Thanks for sharing! 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. Even opening the door means I get reinfested inside the apartment. Thank you! After reading many posts on here I am still a bit confused, is this safe to apply to your pets? That is a great question, let me go ahead and answer that! Hi Derek! Hi we tried everything to get rid of fleas . Also I have been worried to let the cats into the main house, will the frontline rid them? On top of the dog and cat getting chewed up they had a major taste for me. Didnt think anymore about it. Tried vacuuming everday and flea combing the animals but i just puffed the powder on all of them to see what happens. 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. Please help suggest some way to apply my De in a less hellaceous manner. Also, we used some Dawn dish soap homemade flea traps. Hi Jen! Ive just put it on the stair carpets and upstairs carpets but I think I might have used a bit too much, will that affect its ability to kill fleas? Hi, could you recommend a brand of food grade to use that would have at least the 90%, Hi Patty! It does a wonderful job of killing fleas when you . The flea beetle inflicts both above and below-ground injuries to its target. Thanks for your suggestion and taking the time to let the community know, I actually really appreciate it! Since its still in its infancy stages, make a couple of my DIY flea traps for each room, repeat and you will be sorted. should we sprinkle our counter tops etc? If my eyes got irritated, so did my animals eyes get irritated. I recommend DE over boric acid, as it is easily acquired and cheap. I got my DE at the health food store. You can also try using a flea bomb, I have an article that outlines the exact steps and I encourage you to check it out. etc., etc., etc. A flea comb helps to get rid of flea dirts. Do I have to order my FOOD GRADE DE from AMAZON or online? Rub it or sprinkle it. As for the DE, I recommend actually rubbing it into your carpets as it will kill the adult fleas on contact and if any eggs hatch, it will kill the larvae. We were going to do terminix because they guarantee application to kill active and new fleas that hatch but afraid of long term side effects to lungs etc for us our children and pets. Thanks for your questions . If you visited the orange hardware store, they sell St. Gabriel online for about $11 a bag. I placed less than a 16th of a teaspoon in a jar, when a flea got on me, I placed it in the jar, within an hour each flea was dead., and the areas I scattered it in my carpet and used a broom to get it down deep into the fibers, I had no fleas in that area after applying it 3 hours before I went to bed, had to give the dust time to settle. Here are a few easy steps that you can follow to get rid of fleas in your home using diatomaceous earth. I am personally of this camp. Thank you so much, Love Amita. It has been a really hot and humid summer and I have no air conditioner so I am sure that does not help. God should never have given us fleas. Hi Charlene! I have memory foam bed and a leather sofa. Ive been giving it to her for a couple weeks in her food, and I had seen no signs of worms anymore. Cost from my own pocket. Does anyone know if salt and baking soda work as well as using DE when combating fleas in the carpet? I am freaking out and would appreciate any advice. How long should I wait before I start the clean up process to make sure fleas are dead?? Veterinarians generally advise against the use of diatomaceous earth for fleas on cats and dogs. First the update, the carpets and furniture have been steamed cleaned, exterminator has been out to spray inside, I vacuumed like crazy then applied my first round of DE to the carpet and left for 2.5 days (killed the vacuum during DE removal, RIP Hoover). An easy solution is to just keep them out the room, just so it doesnt affect their skin. Keep it up! Finally tracked down DE food grade, very hard to do. I am unsure about the moisture and the calcium bentonite. You will have to clean it up but definitely leave it down for a couple days . I originally purchased DE when i noticed my cat had worms. In this case, the fleas will be torn apart. For your dog, there are a number of other natural flea treatments that you can try, check out my dedicated guide on removing dog fleas and let me know if you have any questions. So Im prayin the DE drys out the eggs and larvae too. There is no carpet just hard wood flooring and tile. Electlady Hi just wanted to comment and say that I have 2 Boston Terriers . A friend of mine told me about DE, and your website was the most informative one I got when I googled it. I also recommend that you try making one of my flea traps (guide is on this blog) as it will help you figure out if you have a flea problem or not. Do I give my cat a bath later that day? Hey Kristina! Then I brushed it in with a stiff broom. I got fleas about a year and a half ago., Now here is the problem, the fleas are living on my body.. I would recommend it to everyone. Your article says that the DE can be sprinkled on the lawn but it becomes less effective once moist. You can do it whenever you want to treat the area, there isnt really a limit per say. The only rug in my apt. 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 dont but just get an empty icecream tub, punch holes in the top and use it like a salt shaker to distribute the DE. However, its really based on how much you need. I get DE from the farm supply store. Hi Cate, DE wont kill the eggs but yes, you can definitely do that , Hi! Thanks again. I have 5 cats and 2 dogs all live in the house. While applying the DE move all furniture, vacume as you go, apply, work with broom, also make sure you get the baseboards thats where they really like to lay there eggs. NOTE: Please dont use DE on smaller or very young pets (e.g. I have used DE and another flea powder. Yeah so the fleas wont die unless they come into contact with it. In fact, their relatively smaller size and proximity to the application surface may put them at a higher risk for experiencing side effects than the pet parent.. This is a valuable cultural control. I made the traps Wednesday night and put them in the boys rooms and my room. Well, it is. I do have a shop-vac, but Ive also read that they become clogged too. Just be forewarned that there is one major drawback: diatomaceous earth only works when dry, so you have to reapply it whenever it rains. I use it in the yard and I removed my carpets with DE to the garage for the summer. Dont be fooled. Is there a way to clear my patio of them? Readers, this is also beneficial for humans to take for many reasons. The little buggers were in her bedding! I have also sprinkled their window beds. 2% maximum of de in your pets ration. When the question was posed originally I could not find contrary information. Everyone talks about putting it down and how great it is, but not ONE demonstration!! The diatomaceous earth powder works well in dry conditions. Cant say for future, I usually just treat a new flea issue when I see it. Hey Davy! Lastly, our bed. Thanks. In one older study published in the European Journal of Medical Research, DE was shown to reduce blood cholesterol, but since the study didnt include a placebo-controlled group, these findings cant be absolutely determined. Today a flea was on my husbands leg, do you think this means I still have a lot of fleas everywhere, or could it be a couple that havent died yet? Hi Renee, yeah that sounds good, let me know if you dont come right! Both can be purchased at the Natural Garden or Barton Springs Nursery in and around Austin as well as on many online sources. If so whats the dosage to give my52 pound dog and When to give on a weekly basis monthly basis etc Thank u Michele, Hi Michele! This will kill ALL intestinal parasites! While this guide is designed to help you understand more about this alternative method of flea control, your veterinarian will be able to best determine if diatomaceous earth is right for your lifestyle. I have purchased DE Food Grade and ready to give it a try. I tell everyone about this but i used the pool grade. What color should it be? Tip: Put the DE in a plastic container, punch some small holes in the lid and apply it like a salt shaker. My dog is scheduled for neutering in November and I really would like the bugs to be gone by then. We have used borax in the past but it doesnt come up well with a rug doctor. I see under your cautions it states I dont recommend rubbing it on your pets skin on a daily basis (I have heard of people doing this) as it can cause dry skin, itchiness and dehydration. Check for color fastness. Ive tried washing the friends, Ive tried freezing the friends, Ive even submerged them in a tub of soapy water for days and those little black jumping devils keep coming back. I have tried all kinds of stuff. Thanks, appreciate your kind words and I am very glad that you have followed my advise. The cats bring in the fleas. I recommend keeping her off the ground for a day while you leave it on the floor and vacuum it up at night. Then for the two that were worst I touched the tip of my finger to the DE so it was very lightly dusted and rubbed behind their ears, on top of their heads, and on their chins where the comb doesnt reach well. Since using the diatomaceous earth also known as d.e., they never had a bed bug problem again. Hope that helps, share this with your friends! Im vacuuming all upholstery and carpets 2- 3 times a day as well as vacuuming the bare floors and mopping daily. Hi Rebecca, that is a fantastic idea, thank you for sharing! Ive read that planting lavender around your house that the dog brushes past will help repel. I still can not get them out of my bathroom!!! We have a very small kitten that we found and bless his tiny heart he is covered in fleas. I wore a dust mask as I spread the DE around and noticed that my sinuses were very dry afterwards. 3) DE kills any critter with an exoskeleton (insects/bugs/spiders), snails and slugs. Thanks! sprinkle on top then mix it up or sprinkle and leave alone? Going out into the woods I searched for a product that would do the job if sprayed on my clothes. Safer brand. After sweeping it up, I am still going to have a powder residue. We searched for them because I was bitten while doing laundry in the basement. You could but I suggest rather using a spot on, it will be much more effective. Threw out my expensive area rugs, my couch as I was being eaten alive when sitting on it. Hey Lynette! Just wanted to say thanks for the article. 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