Ive been fighting fleas for awhile. Hi Jessica! You can use it outside but it looses effectiveness if it gets wet so yeah. The next day, my sister had used BORAX on EVERYTHING while I was work. 2 questions: 1. is there any value in adding DE to my dogs food? Hey! Vet gave us some topical ointment to put on her and on my cat (just to be proactive about the situation). Just keep an eye on it thats all, ironically it is probably a lot less dangerous than other flea control methods. Diatomaceous Earth. 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. I will post again soon to let you know the results! Fantastic, glad that you are taking action based on what you have read in this article. This condition makes the fleas die because of the dry out. Thanks for your kind words! We have been vacuuming, washing bedding, stuffed animals etc, we sprayed Vets Best natural spray everywhere. Thanks for all your suggestions, I feel relieved. Thanks so much. I usually use DE for killing fleas on carpets/etc. 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. Thanks for all your great info. Not to get to far off track but my dog had a close encounter with a locale skunk. 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. It wont help kill fleas though but its still very useful . 2. I would just wipe the laminate with warm soapy water and then use DE on your carpets. Use a soap and warm water solution and wash down the bathroom (mops, cloths, etc. Hi Shelby! I will be back here in a month to let you know how this war turns out. Highly magnified diatomaceous earth shows the intricate fossils that make up the substance. Im moving out soon so Im just making sure that the cat is flea free for our new house! Im not sure which is the cause but my little friend is in bad shape. Hi Kim, no it will not hurt them. I tried Hartz flea spray and while I think it lessened the issue it didnt really fix it. Also will it harm bees? My dog is 11, & this is our first experience with fleas. Hi Gail, honestly, he should be fine, just keep an eye on him and clean it up if he is battling. I recommend that you apply DE once a day in the morning (rub the stuff into the carpets, etc.) 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. As replant is my new cologne and linen spray. Below ground, the larvae feed on the roots and tubers of host plants. Hi Janice, thanks for sharing your experiences and for the suggestion . drsfostersmith.com has GREAT prices on Seresto and is a GREAT company. Fleas are gone. There mustve been around 300 or 400 on him when I came back. and a decent spot on treatment for your pets and you should be flea free in no time . Im feeling overwhelmed by this as Ive never had a flea problem this bad ever! I use DE on the dog bed. It was put in small rugs that can be washed in washer. Just tonight I found one just chilling on my chest. If the fleas really are in these areas, they will die. Thanks for your kind words and for sharing those valuable tips with the community, its really appreciated! 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. After reading many posts on here I am still a bit confused, is this safe to apply to your pets? DE is fine for them -internally in small amounts it will help keep them flea and parasite free..(.food grade only for pets and humans). Pretty gross. Hi Ogopogogirl, thanks for your kind words and for your sharing your experience. I will use it on the dog beds, I can apply it outside to minimize application dust. Obviously you wouldnt want to breath that. The little nasties were jumping off like they were on fire! Sprayed the dogs before we started & it kept the ticks off. Hi Aileen, probably just a couple to be honest. Yes, its most likely a cause of left over flea eggs from the previous flea infestation. What do you recommend? Really enjoyed reading some great information and advice from the article and comment section. 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. Although it does work, it can dry their skin. Do you think I should have my husband cut all of it down and then spread DE within our yard and also on the outside?? I have now bought DE to spread around the house. This applies to food for livestock and pets. Help! I know it seems like overkill But do you think we will get rid of this quickly? I posted a query on facebook asking friends how to get rid of fleas without dangerous chemicals and a couple people directed me to this site or told me about food grade DE. in a few days, so will wash most of it away, and Ill reapply it more lightly next time but Im wondering if its bad if they breathe in some of the dust. Great blog and suggestions.. I have already used borax through out the entire house. Hi! Hope that helps, best wishes for your future baby! We were actually able to find one place that carried it without having to place a special order, so we were able to get a 4 pound bag. Should i dust and/or launder them too? We left the DE for 3 days and vacuumed, except under the beds where the cats hangout. How would you apply DE to floorboards with huge gaps and years of dust in between? Another option for dealing with pests in your soil is Diatomaceous Earth. Fot application on my carpets I used a small seive with a handle for hard to reach spots, and an old hand crank sifter, probably 50+ yrs old, and it worked beautifully depositing finely sifted powder on the larger areas. Hoping we can rid our home and our poor pets of these pests! Perhaps grab a spot on treatment for your dogs and you will be flea free in no time . At least then Id understand why theyd want to be in my home. Hi there, it should be fine. Hi Cheryl! Also Im sure they;re fleas because they jump, and Ive looked at their pictures on the internet extensively. In nature, diatoms are an essential food sourceboth directly and indirectlyfor other marine animals, and they help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It was bad (my mum refuses to comb him because she hates doing it/dealing with fleas which doesnt help). For example, that will probably not be under the stove but rather on carpets, your pets living areas, etc. Great product! Sorry for the late response. Thanks for your kind words. However, if thats what you have, be sure to do the emptying outdoors away from any open windows. Repeat maybe 2-3 times, if there is still a flea problem of course. 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. Note that it will only kills fleas that come into contact with it, so make sure that your coverage is sufficient. The house fells incredibly clean, but our dog is still scratching herself after we placed a flea collar on her and my cat (cat isnt scratching). She holds a BA in English literature with a minor in horticultural sciences from Clemson University, and she loves to read, write, and garden. There is only 1 place that sells 300g Bug Killer Dusts which contains food grade DE. So we put mum into a big, lighted and carpeted walk-in closet. Also, I asked her about the concentration, and she said that there were no other ingredients listed on the packaging other than 100% DE. Thanks Natasha! my rosacea that I have battled for the last couple years has virtually disappeared. I understand you are not a vet or a doctor, but do you have an opinion about the wisdom of allowing them to romp in the back yard? Hey Laura! I was concerned about your freely shaking it while walking around as before I used it I did a lot of research and found that the silica can be harmful If breathed in as it may be minute but each minuscule portion is very sharp although we cant see it with the naked eye, I bought a double layered cloth mask from Amazon that just slips over my nose and mouth and has a stretchy band that goes over each ear. We are using it right now. Thank you so much for all of your help! Thank you for this info. 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. Hi Michael, nah just wipe those down, just focus DE on the floors and any fabric. Fleas have reproductive cycles so hang with the DE and vacuum-treat, vacuum-treat. I plan on using it indoors and outdoors. Hi Natasha! Thank you! After I sprinkle the DE, can I continue to walk on and live in the rooms having been treated? Hey Katy! Would this plan work for DE application -> DE down on carpet for 2-3 days, then vacuum up, then DE immediately reapplied (so in effect DE two times a week or a continuous application for 4 weeks). This has reduced the flea population by about 75 percent. Thanks! I just want to get that out the way first. At this point (since you have tried a couple things), I suggest you get professional help from an exterminator. Its a pleasure, glad you found it useful. 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. How long does it usually take for it to start working? Thank u so much for info, I really appreciate your info please answer. Appreciate this website for answering all my questions about DE. The irritation is making him even more anxious. 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. Can it be used on chickens and chicken pens? Any dust, including silica, can be irritating to the eyes. Is that ok- also, I did not see it say good for humans or pets. I have a shitzu who likes to bring her nasty biting friends over after a day outside the yard. The Revolution did not work on Boo. Ready for another simple answer? Hopefully this will eliminate the problem! You can definitely do it room by room, but leave it all down until the entire house is done. Just a little word of caution folks. Hey PJ. And thank you for the article!!!! I double up duct tape so that both sides are sticky, sprinkle DE on one side and stick it in our windowsills. I am lost as to how to get my dogs relief. Is this flea eggs or somehow the DE coming off and turning black? Planting earlier than adult flea beetles become active in springtime can give your plants a head start on the season. Since its still in its infancy stages, make a couple of my DIY flea traps for each room, repeat and you will be sorted. I started reading all the comments and now its way past my bedtime! Do you apply it all over, or only the back of the neck, and how often? Repeat 2-3 times as well, that should be enough. How long does it stay on pets? What I have learn is that you need to wash all your bedding on a hot cycle as well put it in the dryer, repeat more then once. Thanks to you & commenters who shared how they apply it! Hope that helps you! That is a good question hehe, I am actually not sure. Is it because there are still eggs in my home? Natasha, many times you mentioned dawn dish soap for killing fleas on the animals. Hi Kimball! Though there was only one color of food grade. Hey Niecy! I use Theraneem soap on the dogs and found a product called flea flicker /tick kicker spray. So thanks for posting! Getting Kids Started with Vegetable Gardening, Getting Kids Started with Vegetable Gardening. I had my kids take all linens and clothes and put them in garbage bags. Hi Natasha, As a big proponent of the benefits of food grade DE, I was very pleased to find this website. The flea beetle may cause significant damage to the roots and foliage of your plants. Would using dawn be more effective? When the question was posed originally I could not find contrary information. And w/ furniture, how long should you leave it on? Thanks for your questions . I bought a new vacuum, cylinder (no bag type), and had to be very careful as there were still traces of powder on my bedroom carpet (I had tried to take up as much as possible with dust pan and brush after previous experience) This new vacuum has a washable filter. We noticed some small holes dotting the foliage, but nothing too alarming (we thought). It did raise a tremendous dust cloud. You can apply it, leave it for a couple days and after vacuuming it up, repeat (if you still find fleas). I am lucky to find your so helpful information! Hi. We have sprinkled some DE on our dogs but they are still scratching like crazy. Thanks in advance! I will be looking for it. Diatomaceous earth is a good way to manage any of the following pests: Ants, Bedbugs, box elder bugs, carpet beetles, centipedes, Crickets, Cockroaches, earwigs, Fleas, Grasshoppers, millipedes and Silverfish. Then to take it a step further, put out a couple DIY flea traps each night (see my article on this, just browse to the fleas category at the top of the page). It even develops collagen in some folks faces. Have to check out. While the cats are doing much better (only 1 a day), and I think the house is doing better, I continue to catch fleas in my boys room. At just about the same time when we begin to emerge from our homes in springtime, so do they. There is a lot of brush and natural ferns that outline the perimeter of our yard and also on outside of our fence. Finding a safe and effective flea preventative is essential for your pets health and comfort. I dont know if anyone else has mentioned this but dont try the Red Lakes food grade DE found it at local farm store, it caused my flea problem to get even worse, 10x worse!! I put more DE down today after I seen them, I just thought they were gone, and I was so relieved, until today , Hey Ellyn! I cant remember how long it took me last year to take care of the situation but hopefully it will be soon. Wow that sounds legit. I think we brought them home from groomer when they were shaved in July. Saw one of them buggers dance around me as I sprayed. It kinda disappears. I dont want to support this inhumane disgusting practice of animal testing and hopefully you dont either. Have a question. Hi Natasha Your article was so very informative. Can I use these in my very damp basement as well as my yard? She doesnt like contact unless she initiates it, so giving her a dawn bath to give her immediate relief is out of the question unfortunately.). It will last for a long time. Or burn the apartment down, (if I wouldnt go to jail Id consider it!!!! store to pic up some DE for me there web site said call to see if they had it in stock so i did so when my wife got home she had a 40 pound bag of RED LAKE EARTH DIATOMACEOUS EARTH AND CALCIUM BENTONITE, 40 LB.instead and that is all they have I looked up reviews on the stuff and people seem to happy with it both feeding it and just using it by putting on the skin so I thought I would try it just not sure of the % of clay to DE and how well it will work was wondering if anyone has ever tryed using this product instead of just general reviews on a website thank you for your time. I recommend using an icecream container (those plastic tub ones) and after punching small holes in it, use it to sprinkle the DE in the places that need it (kinda like a salt shaker). 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. Within 12 hours, there were no worms in her feces anymore. Thank you!! Try a spot on for your pets and continue the DE on the floors, etc. I dont know what else to do! Quick, easy, inexpensive and non-toxic. Hi Karen! I couldnt find any contact on their website. This summer weve been getting a lot of rain and bad humidity so im sure my dogs picked em up outside. Anothet woman told us about it. Less than 100% I would not Recomend.. Also, Salt and Baking soda can help. This means that DE is great for places like your carpets, floorboards, etc. Hi Natasha, Our cats are restricted to one part of our house. It is so horrible, iI don;t know how much longer i can live with these things on me.I bought some Diatomaceous Earth. Thanks for sharing! Hi Ang! Is there any problem w/using both treatments one after the other that way? Hi Kathy, agreed, white is better. Anyway, I am wondering how much I ought to do to make sure I dont have anymore fleas in my own house? Thank you for the info. There are a variety of methods for controlling these pests, including cultural, physical, and biological. 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. 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. Do you wait 12 hours and vacuum or some articles state 3 days. I have 2 questions. 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. I dont like using the chemicals on her plus the flea treatments are so expensive! Of course I will be treating the stray cat Boo for fleas with more Revolution (it is due again) and more Capstar pills, before I let him in the cleaned up basement again. Good luck! If there is no carpet do you think exterminator would be safe? Hi Michael! The last tapeworm meds I got from the vet. I am actually rubbing DE into all of my clothing which works for about half a day, then I can feel them crawling in my clothes. I also appreciate your kind words and hope to see you back again soon Let me know if you have any further questions! My holistic vet recommended using it. P.s.I havent yet hoovered so the DE is still in the carpets. Should every square inch of the floor be covered lightly? Diatomaceous earth can irritate the nose and nasal passages if breathed in, says Glen Ramsey, board-certified entomologist and technical services manager with Atlanta-based Orkin. I have the Red Lake brand. Like boric acid, it kills fleas by dehydration [10]. There is powder everywhere. Guess Ill never know! I will run out and purchase some the first chance I get. Does DE dry out eggs and larve too or t least eggs? Also when using on animals be careful not to get it into their eyes or breathing parts. I also found some ants emerging into my kitchen over the last couple of days and I poofed DE and they dont like it at all. So I panicked and put Frontline on him before I discovered DE. Hi Jen, thanks for your kind words. The little girl will allow me to groom her, but he runs when he sees the comb & brush, and he is being eaten alive. Hi. My recommendation is that you really rub it into your carpets (I use a broom) and after leaving it for the day, vacuum it up and repeat if necessary. Regarding applying DE to catsif they are strays that wont let you near to treat them, why not VERY lightly dust their favorite places to take dirt baths and in their favorite sitting/sleeping places with a flea powder or DE? Hi Deb, I dont recommend it. Search for further help with dose. Hi Diane, I have dropped you an email with a link to my ebook. I still have to do my room beyond what was done in the doorway but that may be tomorrow. 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. Take Care and thanks for your help. Does giving DE to the cats in their food help? It was very informative even though Ive been researching DE for a few weeks. Fleas can live on humans but its not their preferred target. I must have zombie fleas because nothing seems to work. Dont forget to feed food grade de to your pets for control of internal parasites theyve picked up especially worms caused by fleas they have invested by licking themselves. What is the danger? Now, Im interested in using Borax. Why does the bag say that if it is safe? Im suprised we never had a problem before now. Hi Vickie! She sleeps on a pair of shorts of mine on the dresser, they were covered with this small gravel like dots. I just found your website yesterday, but have been using DE on carpets for two weeks now. Thanks. At the moment I have 10 cats a dog & 6 guinea pigs . I sprayed and bombed but still get them all over my ankles when I enter. I was wondering how DE can be given to animals for parasites like worms in dogs and cats? My apt though is another issue. 3 pounds for just under $16 and free 2-day shipping. Please help me! Also, is it better to use the DE mixed with Borax or just on its own? Yarrow helps with the flea bite inflammation as so does the oil. I highly recommend that you rub the powder into the carpets with a broom to make sure it reaches the fleas. Please share my blog with your friends on Facebook . I would love to hear how it goes, please keep us updated! Let it sit for 8-10 hours and even longer on my furnature and swept it all up. Until now. There are also harmful nematodes in your soil already like the Golden Root Knot Nematode, but the one you will be applying is friendly. Question 2, How long should I do the Salt/Soda combo, 3-4 weeks? Hi Sharlon! They are inside outside cats, so if I get ride of the fleas, do I still have to keep on applying it on a regular basis, even after they are gone, or can I stop using it when they are gone, and start up again if they come back? Even though she was only in our home for a day prior to starting her Revolution, we are looking for something to treat our apartment, as we dont want anymore popping up. Good luck! We have 3 indoor cats that I have subsequently treated with Advantix as a preventative measure since I have not seen any fleas in the house YET!! It took a lot of work on my end as I lived in an apartment complex and they came from a downstairs neighbor of whom the complex eventually kicked out. Is this gonna hurt them? A few days after this cleaning mission, my sisters paranoia continued and spiraled into her doing more research and came across DE. It contains food-grade DE, but it also has other active ingredients (read: chemicals) in it to kill faster. I had bed bugs probably eight years ago and after researching and researching, found that DE kills them. I highly recommend it. Hi Pete, thanks for helping Sharon with that great suggestion! After doing a little research (havnt seen that in my country), it seems that you may have purchased feed grade variant of DE. Ive seen a dramatic reduction in fleas. Under her belly especially and under the arms. I read that Food Grade DE needed to be used and the Safer Brand didnt indicate that it was in fact Food Grade. It sounds like you used to much hehe, sorry about that. First of all, make sure that you use a shopvac or something sturdy to vacuum it up. Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring powder that is made from the microscopic remains of a type of algae, known as diatoms. Hi Allison, yes, I recommend that you treat your pet at the same time, either before or afterwards. Yeah it takes a while, just put it down and continue with your life, it will start thinning their numbers. I seem to have an infestation there that is proving hard to eliminate, previously I had treated only the carpeted areas but i find that the concrete areas seem to be part of the problem as well. Hi Electlady! Hope that helps! Also, give Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Formula 101 (for people) in the cats food. Leave it down for a couple days before removing it , Ok Im confused. 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. We got rid of our cat (for good, I have 2 children and just couldnt have the fleas biting them, so I got rid of the main source) and then I did the DE treatment throughout my home. Glad to hear it worked for someone. I treated the dog and now the fleas are eating me alive in my bed every night. I suspect my problem is coming from residual pupae waiting to hatch. I was planning on weekly treatments of the borax. Although I have not seen a flea for 2 weeks both cats are still getting welts. Thank you for this great website!! Hey Amanda! Not sure if Jon will reply, so I will help. The vet said a flea bath from a groomer may help, but they cant guarantee to get all of the fleas, and then if our house isnt completely free of them, itll start the cycle all over again. I know if I rub it on them they will lick it. Thank you for your article! 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