I have article on it, check it under the fleas category and let me know how that works out for you. It is also great to use on their food to get rid of worms, and supposedly the Food Grade is safe for humans for the same purpose! We poofed the house and yard. Within 24-48 hours of application, 85% of my flea problem was solved!! According to the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC), Diatomaceous earth causes insects to dry out and die by absorbing the oils and fats from the cuticle of the insect's exoskeleton. I use a spray bottle, with a 1:2 ratio of DE:Water. Still getting fleas off of him. . Natasha, first thank you for the great article and for responding to all the comments!!! I have no carpets (only a few rugs here and there) should i still try this on my hardwood floor? 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. It also has calcium bentonite. Hi Sarah! I do have a question and I am sure it has already been answered but there are so many comments I cant read them all in one sitting. My questionHow long before eggs hatch to reapply? And I know they have fleas. After a few days, remove the cotton balls, then plug up any hole(s) that the bees may have been using as their entryway. Also found one on my pillow (after he jumped up on the bed) and one crawling up the wall in the kitchen (I imagine they fell off the dog and wondered away, I put some geranium oil on his collar, they seem to hate it). Losing my mind here . Is this safe for pets and is it food grade? How can we keep him from picking up fleas from this place again? So I started panicking! H Carol, thanks for helping out Katrina! My oldest and biggest dog has gotten the worst of it. Hi Betty, thanks for sharing your story and for the kind words, I really appreciate it . Once these hard shells are torn apart, these parasites become vulnerable and will die very quickly. Glad you have found this information useful I havent used it for that purpose myself but I have read that it is good for parasite removal and things like that but rather contact a medical practitioner for confirmation. I sprinkled and brushed into all bedrooms carpets and box springs. My parents dont. I just bought a box of DE from Diatomaceous Earth.net for a basement flea problem. You can read more about the benefits of a no-till garden here. Would it be ok to simply distribute the DE around the whole house and leave it on for at least a week before vacuuming to be sure we get both the adult fleas and their eggs? And, while fleas arent technically supposed to take up residence on people, the ones we have seem perfectly content in my daughters thick locks. Use a soap and warm water solution and wash down the bathroom (mops, cloths, etc. Hi Cindy, try amazon, they usually have food grade DE. Appreciate this website for answering all my questions about DE. Hi Pete, thanks for helping Sharon with that great suggestion! I only caught two fleas. Hello! Thank you so much. I also put re-wetting/moisture eye drops in each eye just to give them relief. Just got done blowing up my house with this stuff (100% food grade from organic store) already notice huge difference. 2. My fiance and I take it in water daily and have noticed it helps our general health. A third cat shows no externals signs except for scratching. The insects outermost layer is composed of lipids, which acts to keep water inside the body, says Falk. Like I dont want to hurt my cats or chihuahua and while this is probably selfish of me but even more so I dont want to hurt myself. Kate. Or that the bag has been opened for the whole year, although it has been stored in a room temperature place, away from direct sun, etc. We have a HUGE yard, and as I mentioned in my previous postwe live right on a nature preserve. Veterinarians recommend against applying diatomaceous earth directly onto pets. I have already used borax through out the entire house. We have 9 children who love on this dog so its untelling where eggs have ended up! Thanks for such a good article! Hi Gail, honestly, he should be fine, just keep an eye on him and clean it up if he is battling. I dont like being restricted like this, but it seems like the best policy for me. I was incredibly paranoid and didnt sleep in my bed for exactly a week. Seen a few fleas but they were already twitching and trying to flea (pun intended). Good luck! In warmer regions, multiple generations may occur each year. I removed her from the room and placed her in a smaller room that had already been treated. Diatomaceous Earth Ant and Crawling Insect Killer) but I am not sure. and roughly how much would be needed for 2 Jack Russel cross dogs? To get to where I am today, I have put diatomaceous earth in our home, first started in parts of my bedroom carpet last night, I could see a difference. Good luck! It looses effectiveness when it gets damp, maybe that happened. I suggest that you just use your hardwood floor cleaner on the floor, it will kill them as well. We are not getting as many bites so think we are on the way to winning the battle. This morning (three days after the first treatment with DE) I was down to less than 10 fleas between 3 cats, I think. 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). DE is not poisonous but keeping him off it will prevent a few issues. Thanks for your articles, I read almost all of them on several bugs, different treatments, products, traps and etc. Ive spread the DE outside my door way to but it doesnt seem to be doing much good. I have lots of hardwoods and tile. I recently moved into an apartment and found out that the patio is infested with fleas. This really doesnt have to take more than a few minutes to accomplish, depending on the size of your garden. Glad that you like them Provided you get food grade DE, she will be fine. I applied it when the dog and baby werent home. Perhaps grab a spot on treatment for your dogs and you will be flea free in no time . for about 12 hours before vacuuming it up. Tapeworms in animals can be caused by fleas. I will appreciate anything you say on the matter. How can I use this product on concrete or laminate? Good question! At least then Id understand why theyd want to be in my home. They are Covered In Them!! Cheers! So I buy this DE and sprinkle it on my cat and my bed every week for a month? Or will the fleas just move to the linoleum? We noticed some small holes dotting the foliage, but nothing too alarming (we thought). How. I use Theraneem soap on the dogs and found a product called flea flicker /tick kicker spray. It wont help kill fleas though but its still very useful . Have you any advice? Boom! Should I vacuum up the DE I put down and reapply? Should be alright but just make sure its not pool grade or anything like that. Hi, I was wondering at what age I can use this on my pups?? Hi! 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. Hi LBear, thanks for your lovely comment and contribution to the community. So, again, I am assuming that this is the correct product. We are in week 3 and seem to have gained the upper hand. I suspect my problem is coming from residual pupae waiting to hatch. Wow, tons of comments! Can I dust my skin with DE? I made the traps Wednesday night and put them in the boys rooms and my room. should we sprinkle our counter tops etc? Thank you!! I live in Malta (near sicily Diatom is not easy to find. Since then we have moved so there could have been a few stragglers. Tilling in the spring kills the majority of overwintered beetles, while tilling later in the season destroys larvae and cleans up the garden before fall, interrupting the adults overwintering patterns. They seem to be newly hatched ones as they are all tiny not adult size. I think it also may be that the weather here in PA is cooling, but still humid and i have recently turned the AC off. Need some additional reassurance? Let me know how it goes, would be happy to help you sort this out. Hi Chanta, its a pleasure! We have 2 rooms that are carpeted and the rest are hard floors. Good luck! How long will this go on? For some reasons, Amazon rejected my order because my shipping address is Canada. Thank you all. I found DE at the local farmers store but it says it is for killing bugs and spiders (yuk). They are all natural and do not harm your animals! Adam, it is important to wear gloves and a mask because if the material enters your lungs it can be damaging. Hope that helps! Yes, nematodes and diatomaceous earth can be used together as a pest control strategy against common pests. Quote of the day: The garden is a mirror of the heart. -Unknown. They are good for nothing! For years I have searched for a remedy for chiggers and have recently hit upon the prospect of using DE. Hi Deb, I dont recommend it. City girl moved to the country. So lightly cover wherever they might travel . Good day. Also on label Diatomaceoous Earth with Calcium Bentonite- Analysis: Ash(Mineral Matter) Maximum 95%,Moisture 8% Is the correct product to use, or does it need to be labeled only Food Grade? Bought mine at a feed store and paid 18 dollars for 16 oz. Here are some of the most common. We did have a few questions that we cant seem to find answers for, though. 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 have been looking for the fgde and found some that said food grade in the info, but was not in the first few words. I also purchased food grade de from my local feed store think horse supply. As for your yard, you can use DE if its very dry but keep in mind that water will significantly reduce its effectiveness. Interplant attractive plants like clover, anise, dill, marigolds, and chamomile to attract these generalists and parasitic wasps. I continued to vacuum and spray the carpets with hot shot spray, this unfortunately doesnt contain an igr. I treated the dog and now the fleas are eating me alive in my bed every night. help no matter what I do I cant get rid of the fungus flies I have used diothermacous earth I used mosquito larva killer sticky traps cinimmon powder I am desperate. My question is after all of the cleaning, washing, vacuuming, treating my dog, why am I still seeing flea dirt on my floors when I sweep? Hi Carol, do you have pets? A couple of fleas could be seen shortly afterwards. I was wondering how DE can be given to animals for parasites like worms in dogs and cats? hank you for any help you can give me. Do you apply it all over, or only the back of the neck, and how often? 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. We will continue this treatment just to be safe and to make sure we catch any that have recently woken up. Okay, gonna give this a try I have 3 cats, an old boy and 2 younger girls. Thank you! For pest control purposes, diatomaceous earth is generally used as a barrier repellent to hard-bodied insects. As temperature warm, they get busy. I have heard about DE from a friend with dogs. I set out homemade traps to see the extent of the infestation but did not catch any fleas. My vet did not carry the bombs. and saw one lady used a turkey baster to get into cracks in baseboards. I ordered 10 LBS and need to do 4 rooms and a hallway, do you think that is a good amount? Again, thank you. 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. Also, I recommend using DE around the entire house (wherever there may be fleas) at the same time (that you use the spot on treatment) to make sure that all those fleas die. Hi Shannon, most of the fleas should be dead by now but if your cats are carrying them, they will just re-infest your home. 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! Any advice on where to find the 90+ concentrations of DE? Readers, this is also beneficial for humans to take for many reasons. Food grade is placed in seed storage facilities to dehydrate bugs from eating and reproducing in warehouses. Hi! Here is some more great information on how to apply Beneficial Nematodes from John Dromgoole of The Natural Gardener. drsfostersmith.com has GREAT prices on Seresto and is a GREAT company. The local farm store didnt have pure so Ill have to order it if thats the case. I dont recommend that you apply the DE to your cats though, there are better solutions. using a broom and leave it down for 2-3 days. DE comes in the form of a fine powder and is extremely rich in biogenic silica. These things are only biting me and no one else in the house so everyone thinks I am crazy. 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? Its labeled Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for human consumption. Will it clog up the new hoover? Ill wait and then try the D/E. Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it! Update from last comment I have been doing de vacuuming and I am still seeing them.Im wondering if I should put on my cats but not sure if it will harm them any suggestions. This summer weve been getting a lot of rain and bad humidity so im sure my dogs picked em up outside. I had a quick question: I have a house w/ a basement and have noticed fleas in both levels. Good Luck. 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). All Rights Reserved 2022. I used the flea bath soap, Dawn dish soap, flea powders while my cats are locked out of rooms, flea sprays, small amounts of essential oils, you name it. Thank you. I also bet that your pets love you for it hehe . It has long been used in the control of fleas, bed bugs, ants, and other household pests. Secondly, since its not carpets, just leave it down for the full three weeks. I never want to be without it! Your comment will also help the community, so I appreciate it. Pet food allergies are very common, especially if their food has any type of corn variation or soy in it. Since I dont use that room can I just leave the DE there for the duration and vacuum later or does the DE lose its effectiveness after a while? If I take food grade DE internally, will it deter fleas from biting me??? Some traps are designed to actually combat pest pressure by attracting and catching specific insects, to keep them from eating your plants. Hi Shelby! The only thing that you need to keep an eye on is that your cat doesnt bring fleas up to your living areas which can potentially spread them around, something you definitely want to avoid. Thanks for this DE info. Ive recently experimented with using a power sprayer (think Wagner) for large area coverage in a very short amount of time (in our rental property) and had great success. Hi Dave! Diatomaceous Earth is a non-toxic powder composed of fossilized, one-celled organisms called diatoms. These are spread out in a dry powder form and used to control Snails, Slugs, Earwigs, Thrips and Aphids. You should see my legs :(. In conclusion, using this simple and natural powder can do wonders for household flea problems. Hey Colleen, welcome back! Our content and products are for informational purposes only. I didnt know I was suppose to use the white kind. If you prefer to use DIY products for your four-legged family member, youve probably read about diatomaceous earth for fleas. Remember to rub it into the carpets, etc. Her primary medical interests are preventive medicine and client education. Sounds like you are making good progress and I am glad you are trying the natural route, I also prefer them over chemicals where possible. I live by myself so I sprinkle the carpet and just leave it on there. I just bought a home and it so happens that one room is infested with bird mites Just wanted to ask that if DE would work with that Tried everything but its a killer at night I have sprayed my room with Lysol all around That is the only way that I can rest at night. Just tonight I found one just chilling on my chest. To be honest, I use it primarily for inside the house and get a insect spray for the yard. My recommendation is that you get a monthly spot on treatment for him, this will keep the fleas away and protect him from any further complications. Diatomaceous Earth, known as "DE" for short, is a very fine, chalk-like white powder. Hiya, I have my DE, do I need to cover every flat surface? I use a old large spice shaker jar for application. Thanks, Wm. You can purchase this kit in various sizes for coverage ranging from 1,600 sq. Garlic is very bad for dogs, so you shouldnt use it. Ive treated my car, having my father transport the pets back and forth because of the pesticides Ive used in it. Thanks so much and I cant wait to hear from you. I have used the DE in my house and I have all wood flooring. It sounds as if I could apply a dusting to her with no ill effect. I could crate her in the small dinning room if necessary but wouldnt want to do that for too long. It is a pleasure! Also I wondered if you could feed it to your pet and yourself to deal with bugs and or worms? There are two main types of diatomaceous earth, categorized by their levels of crystalline silica: The food grade variety, labeled Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for human consumption, contains between 0.5 and two percent crystalline silica. Guess Ill never know! After doing a little research (havnt seen that in my country), it seems that you may have purchased feed grade variant of DE. Since this substance also absorbs water and humidity, it also keeps things nice and dry. Can I mop it up after sweeping? It might be worth your while to get your yard treated by an exterminator and then leave the house (and your pets if you have) to you. I have read your comment and I feel that you are doing the right thing, you will get relief but I am sorry that it is causing so much distress. Let our authors & experts know what you think. Thank for taking the time to share these fantastic tips with the community. That sounds perfect, let me know how it goes and make sure that you apply it slowly otherwise it can make a bit of a mess , How do I know if its the food grade DE? Its in a yellow bag, 4lbs. I bathed my cat with Dawn dish soap too. I was recommended using DE, food grade of course, on a dog forum last year. They all like to roll about on the carpet, stretching out, indicating they want pettings. I dont usually recommend DE for dogs, its mainly for areas inside your house. Great and repellant! I have never had a flea problem before in my 27 yrs as a pet owner, and Ive only recently heard of DE so I was just wondering what the best way to use it would be. How long will it take for the nematodes to kill the ants. They hate having it put on them. I have a 9 month old daughter and I saw one on her neck! Pleasure Brenda, thanks for getting back to me . Hi there, I havnt seen that brand but that doesnt mean it isnt good, does it say food grade on it? My drugs are white, so I could see the fleas trying to get out of the de. Hey Debbie! Then mopped all hard surfaces with soapy water and gave the dog a spot on treatment. I had DE food grade on hand. Hi Valerie! I am trying to get every inch and move furniture as well. Organic management methods may be employed to combat these pests through cultural, physical, and organic-approved sprays and drenches. I suggest you use DE in your home, not for direct application to your dog. I will be back here in a month to let you know how this war turns out. My kids would tell me he was in their rooms sleeping. Have a question. Hope, Youre probably getting infected outside the home and bringing them into your home on your clothing. Hi Lori! (The cats will be in residence; the dog will not). 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. 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. Hi Vicki, it depends on the size, its not so much the age. I cant wait to try this its January in NC and for the first time I still have a flea problem during winter. I will eradicate them but for those of you fighting these DE is an amazing product and I WILL win this fight. Its a pleasure! Planting earlier than adult flea beetles become active in springtime can give your plants a head start on the season. The DE shouldnt affect your GF, leave it down for as long as 2 weeks, just brush it in. . Thanks! The little twits (fleas) seem to becoming immune. I plan to do our entire room. Read our complete guide to using DE for more info. It goes a long way to keep fleas off cats. Most of the time when someone does not get results from DE, it is because they did not apply it properly or they failed to use additional flea control measures such as daily vacuuming. Thanks. Parasitic Nematodes need to be applied in the evening and watered in well. I am sure that the exterminator knows what he is doing but it will be nice to get some feedback for the community if you get a chance. Bug guy has been out twice in Two weeks and shes still being eaten up. I never was able to recover from my back surgery and Im at my wits end. Let me know if you have any questions! (My DE is food grade, but I have had it for a year). I have used advantage 2 on my cat for fleas she will not allow me to comb her at all I can however brush her to try and remove eggs. Is the Safer brand really that bad? She loves it! Once that is done, sprinkle some DE on your carpeted rooms, and leave that DIY flea trap (again, I have a guide on this) out at night (it must be the only light). Thanks for sharing your experiences with borax and DE, its much appreciated. Hadnt read your website, though, until this morning (great, detailed information, and such a quick turn around for questions). The second day I dusted them with a Shaker and rubbed it in real good but there are still fleas on all four of them. For some reason I thought DE was a white powder. I purchased DE from a Home Depot in NJ and asked the sales person if it was food grade. Im also using a vinegar/water spray on the pups after their nightly walk. Fleas sometimes dont bite certain people, might have some thing to do with their skin. How often should I repeat the treatments since I seem to be getting newly hatched ones so soon after the treatment? I notice that I have not been bitten and jump upon this buggers so therefore it works! See our TOS for more details. So I have my dog take a summer vacation to my daughter while I take care of the unwanted guest that is residing on my carpet. Can we still sleep on the bed or avoid for a while? I highly recommend that you rub the powder into the carpets with a broom to make sure it reaches the fleas. Hey Jessica! If there are limited brick and mortar shops that sell it or if they are selling a mix of DE and other substances, buying from Home Depot or Amazon is my preferred way of obtaining diatomaceous earth as its very affordable and you are safe from scams or dodgy products. I have been using this on my two cats flea problem. Diatomaceous earth may also irritate the eyes, due to its abrasive nature. Hi Jess! My dog was infested. You can stop the flea life cycle by using a IGR (insect growth regulator) spray. The longer the better, I say three days because thats the most people are usually willing to stand hehe. Their pets appreciate it! Should every square inch of the floor be covered lightly? Dont be fooled. 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. Good luck! Hi Allie! Can I hose it down? Thank you for sharing such thorough guidance. How would you suggest I use it on them? I have a question. Hey Anne! If the infestation is bad, it is safe to use the Cheristin and have the collar one. If you want that, a spot on treatment is probably best (dont use a flea collar). I know if I rub it on them they will lick it. I would put it down for a couple days and dont stress, your cat walking on it a couple times is not going to hurt it. 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 definitly have a ton of work to do yet but finally I see the light at the end of the tunnel. 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