If you were told by a certified individual that it will not hurt your pets, then you should be able to trust them. It makes me happy knowing that i have assisted with your fight against fleas For your old dog that has licked himself dry, using natural treatments (such as lemon, dawn, etc.) Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated! Its rather overwhelming. Microsoft pleaded for its deal on the day of the Phase 2 decision last month, but now the gloves are well and truly off. I did purchase it (the food grade DE), and covered our entire basement (except for a large workbench where my Dads old tools are & another table that has garden equipment, light bulbs, and do-dads on it , & of course our boxed artificial Christmas tree I did not put any DE on that). To be honest, if you can afford the exterminator and they can confirm their treatment will not affect your family, go for it. This has had the cats seek out alternative sleeping sites. I know if I rub it on them they will lick it. If it says food grade then yes, it is safe. Thanks! 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! is also killed by it, I suggest you give that a try. Thanks for putting the info about DE on the web, so much better than all the poisons out there. Unless its because we have had a very warm year, then it suddenly got cold. Over the last couple of years, people have been blasted with such a large amount of different flea removal methods that its become difficult to determine whats best for your flea problem. in fact, farmers use it all the time in their animals food (about 3% is the norm) and if you google around a bit, youll see how helpful its been for their health! As mentioned in this article and in the comments above, its better suited for killing fleas in your home (carpets, floors, etc.). We inherited a 4 month old kitty when the idiot neighbor moved and left it outside. Now that is summertime, it seems they have come back, I just applied frontline again on all my dogs and treated the house with DE, unfortunately two of my dogs, the ones who had the worst results last year as to the skin problems, where the first to show signs of allergy again, hopefully it is controlled soon. I didnt even think of using it in my home for the fleas until I read your comment. The vet would have recommended a spot-on liquid flea control product applied to the animals neck to combat fleas on the animal, thus preventing future tapeworms. Do you know why? Was that a terrible mistake? Ready for another simple answer? If theres a flea any where near my son, they get on him. Their little faces are only inches from the dust so they are going to have more irritation that faces that are 5 plus feet off the ground. Within 12 hours, there were no worms in her feces anymore. After I sprinkle the DE, can I continue to walk on and live in the rooms having been treated? & I thought Id do the Borax treatment to prevent the return instead of retreating w/DE 3-4 times? They seem to be newly hatched ones as they are all tiny not adult size. Our home is over 85 years old Victorian style, remodeled kitchen with over 85 years old wood flooring on the first and second levels. I just sprinkled a lot of DE around my house. 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!! The rest of the dogs caught them and we have been having a hard time getting rid of them. So I know we are making progress just want them gone completely. Maybe use a spot on for your cat every month or two . Use a plastic container with a lid, poke small holes in the lid and use it to gently spread the DE over your carpets. Hi Yera, not really, will be writing some articles on ticks soon, stay tuned. Be careful of diatomaceous earth products that mention its concentration is less than 90%. I really appreciate you taking the time to share that info with the community though, it will definitely be helpful and I am glad you have found relief. Although its advisable to vacuum it up completely, the food grade (this is incredibly important)) variation of DE is perfectly safe. How should I apply? Hi Natasha, I have an update and a few questions. On a side note I did try Natural Care + , I dont know if it did anything or not but it was natural and I could use it on my pets. 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? Please share this article with your friends and family. Firstly, the application is important, as you only want a fine layer of DE so when it comes to brushing it in, it doesnt go everywhere. Good Luck. Keep it away from moisture. Hi C! Hello! 2 questions: 1. is there any value in adding DE to my dogs food? I cant even walk across my bedroom without getting bit 3 or 4 times on my feet and ankles. I love your site! I have read your complete article and many of the comments as well. The transmitter, located inside of your home, is the brains of the operation. For your hardwood floors, normally just cleaning them with your floor cleaner (whatever one is safe for your wood) is enough to kill fleas on contact. I used boms and everything out there on the market. I dont have any pets, but I do have 2 other children in addition to the baby. There mustve been around 300 or 400 on him when I came back. Here it is: take a form plate and put warm water in it and sprinkle dawn dishwashing liquid in the water. I decided to do Amazon and purchased Thomas Labs Organic DE. It is a pleasure, thanks for stopping by! Or burn the apartment down, (if I wouldnt go to jail Id consider it!!!! Also I took it myself in water for a few week I had been suffering with vertigo it took it completely away!!! Please note, as an introduction to this section, let me just make one thing crystal clear. 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. Great article! Also might be worth putting a spot on for your kitty. As long as it says it is food grade, it doesnt really matter about the color hehe It is a pleasure, good luck! Can I be sure this is good for her? Im wondering if there is something that I am doing wrong as far as the way that I am applying it to them seeing as I have read such good reviews on this stuff. DE is great for getting rid of fleas in carpets and beds so I highly recommend that you give it a try. However, they were to loose. Hi Matthew, not if you dont have pets/kids/etc. And if new ones hatch will they go into furniture fabric instead and lay new eggs? We have no inside dogs. I bought DE today at Lowes and is labeled as a pest killer obviously but Im afraid to use it. Sorry for the late response. 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. Is that overkill an dangerous for the dogs to do both? 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. 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. I sprinkle it in our bed. Leave it down for about 2-3 days, that should be sufficient. 3. : ). I found one flea last night and one today while in bed. We treat regular inside & out & our indoor cat sometimes I think they are gone but then traps filled in the am.HELP Please!!! We still have fleas! I ordered from Amazon the correct type of DE to use on the carpets and patio. had worked very rapidly. I have memory foam bed and a leather sofa. I recommend using it around the house, not so much for direct application. 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. The walls of our basement are whitewashed with lime, but getting bad since my Dad got sick and passed away 12 years ago. 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). All the best. Article is on this blog. Hi Tonya! Hope that helps , I get rid of the fleas but one of my dogs keeps playing with a neighbor cat that is infested and gets them again. Couple of questions. In the morning you will see hundreds of dead fleas in the plate. 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 do have a large backyard. Thanks! I just purchased food grade DE and am wondering how many times and how often should I repeat application of the DE on my carpet and furniture and also my yard to get rid of fleas and larvae for good? 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. Can I rub DE on my cat? If you leave a comment, I typically respond within 48 hours. They sell small and large quantities for poultry mites and parasites. so hope its good to hear i wasnt the only one that had trubles finding this product to. Is this completely safe? My 4 yr old has been eaten alive. Please help me! We live on a nature preserve and have found them in our yard. Will definitely do as you suggest. The little buggers were in her bedding! Hey Daniel! Hi Bobby, if its food grade, its safe, promise. Hi Heather, thanks for your comment. Also the few that did jump up on my socks, fell off since they were too weak to stick. (We live in an old coal mining area I am assuming the floors are slate). Hey Cheryl! hank you for any help you can give me. Def where the problem lies. Keep it up! I have not seen any more since that time; about 2 wks. Hi Natasha, We think our 2 cats brought fleas into our home. If this is the case, let me know and we can share it with the community! It wont help kill fleas though but its still very useful . Good luck! Secondly, since its not carpets, just leave it down for the full three weeks. Its not necessary to apply it to yourself, just take a hot shower and fleas will die . 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. Second? Hey Natasha, We have had a really bad flea infestation! I have tried all kinds of stuff. Will it be safe for me to allow the cat to go back down there when the DE is still present? Glad that it worked for you, and appreciate the feedback . Will this kill fleas and eggs or will new ones hatch when we move in and walk around. It worked its way into the bloodstream so when she was bitten by both fleas and mites, they died. Whats the difference? Hi Marie, leaving it in place wont hurt, but if you are like me, it would bother my brain so I usually clean up all of it hehe. We have 7 cats- and we advantaged 6 of them and frontlined 1. the fleas are biting again, so I put it thickly on carpets and wood floors. Ive been rescuing/ rehoming cats for 15 years. DO NOT add oil if treating cats! So is that safe enough to use for fleas in the carpet? Thank you so much, Love Amita. Good luck! I recommend purchasing some 40 mule DE, its affordable and pure. So far there have only been 2 or 3 in each dish for the 24 hour period. It will not degrade or break unless a blade is taken to it. Search for further help with dose. I usually dispense the DE by using an ice cream container that contains small holes (I use a knife to do this), almost like you would use a salt shaker. Thank you for the info. 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. Natasha, I just got some DE this morning and I already see a big improvement. I suggest you try using my DIY flea traps first. It was so successful that my dogs were really happy and finally could lay around or play without being bothered by fleas and start scratching themselves every 10 seconds, no kidding. Thanks in advance! Hi Julie, thanks for your wonderful comment, I really appreciate the time it took to write it up. Im going to take your advice and give her daily baths with Dawn (miracle soap, I swear) but my other senior dog has a skin infection so Im not sure what to do there. Should it be safe to release my cats to walk on it? The stray cat, I call him Boo, did not have any fleas all winter. Could I put some DE in bag with bedspread, shake it around, let it set for day or two, then wash in warm water and warm dryer. . Thanks to you & commenters who shared how they apply it! What is best for vacuuming. Hi George, sure thing. ;0). Thank you so much for keeping up with this article of yours!! A stray cat adopted my family and we treated her w/ drops (like we do our other pets every month) less than a week later. Training Collar Chargers Shop All. Why not? Im bringing the pets home Tuesday night so please give me your knowledge or oppinion PLEASE!!!! Pleasure, have a good one and thanks for stopping by to read my blog , This article has definitely been one of the best Ive read in all my research. I just purchased some DE, to spread on the floor. There are a lot of uses for it and I love that it safe around my little ones. Notify me when I receive a reply to my comment (via e-mail). Is the Spider Killer DE the same as food grade? First of all, I recommend that you wash all your bedding and once its dry, place DE under your sheets and on your carpets. We just purchased a home and it has fleas about 5 on each leg. And what brand? Its been 4 months and my 3 cats and 2 dogs have all been flea free. I became a host, now my battle is ongoing. Hi Cathy, you can put it in a plastic container and after punching small holes in the lid, use it like a salt shaker to spread the DE evenly. Wow thanks for helping my readers, I really appreciate your time! I didnt have an infestation or anything, not even enough for them to be biting me, please help, knowing theyre still in here is driving me nuts, an just FYI I cant put anything chemical wise on the cats as they are allergic to most anything thats not natural, Thanks. We still are finding fleas and flea dirt on them. I have asthma, and it has never bothered me. Hi Diana! Then I saw your site. Yes, although I havent used it for that purpose myself but I have also read that its fairly effective for removing all sorts of internal parasites. Thoughts on purchasing diatomaceous earth for fleas online at Home Depot or Amazon? Ive spread the DE outside my door way to but it doesnt seem to be doing much good. From what Ive read you need to treat the the lawn, house, animals at same timedo one must do the others and vacuum vacuum vacuum. I put de all over carpet basement and left it there now for 5 days. DE is great, glad you are having success! i am confusedif DE kills fleas why would I use the chemical based products like Frontline? Sincerely thank you!!!! Im going to be traveling for several weeks and I wondered if its safe to leave the DE on the carpets while Im gone. They positively love to munch on me(found this out during the last infestation). I have a indoor cat who has made herself comfortable outside lately, what a bad idea on my part. Thanks-. Thanks for your kind words That sounds like a fail safe plan, I love it! 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. Make sure you get the food grade one and ideally put it under your sheets. Hi Joseph! Came across DE randomly one day and never even heard of it. If I apply this dust to my subfloors, we have this because our hardwoods have not gone in 6et. I use just the neem powder with water to make a paste for my own hair, rub into scalp, leave on for 30 minutes and wash out. I dont own any pets, so its even more frustrating. THIS has sent me into panic attacks which causes me not to eat, sleep, and then chronic fatigue. DE is the bomb!!! Tomorrow Ill be blowing up the front yard with it, after first rain Ill attack lawn with dawn and sprayer. Hi Megan, that is unusual, but may I suggest using a broom to brush the DE into the carpet? 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? Provided you dont have a flea infestation in the home or garden already, your pets should be safe forever . I want to leave the DE out as long as possible but have no where to put the kitty really, we have an open flow house. I would like to expound a little further on this dish soap thing. I suggest getting it and teaching the fleas in your house who is the real boss . The next day, tiny fleas are biting the heck out of my feet/ankles. Could you tell me if I need another type? It is a pleasure! Hi Melody, DE is not for direct application to your pets, just use it for everything except them. Still a ways to go yet as the dog seems to have a histamine reaction to the fleas, but havent seen live ones in a few days. Cat is more calm and dog has stopped itching as bad, I see what everyone was saying bout the mess haha. Hu, some very useful comments on here! I have been using the chihuahua as the control because he has short white hair and fleas are easy to see on him. I think it dried out the motor and made grind to a halt. Do I have to order my FOOD GRADE DE from AMAZON or online? I drink a teaspoon every morning and every night. It damages their liver. We want to do this as quickly as possible. I also put down salt hoping they would eat it and dehydrate too. As long as its food grade DE, it will work. Would the DE get the fleas and larvae, and washing would rinse away eggs? Advice on training your dog, and other dog-related topics. Kitty has since been booted outside, I cant handle the bugs. Hi Nancy! D E seems to work but I dont want to ruin my expensive hoover. Hi Linda! If you have sprayed with nematodes, you dont need to use DE so dont bother If you are having success with that, I suggest sticking with it as for outdoor use, I think its a better solution. They are all Diatomed! 2. Or should I say they are finding me since I am the only blood in the house that isnt treated. Yeah ideally you should use a shop vac or something with just a regular bag (nothing fancy). Kimball. Salt does but it is not as effective as DE. It has been a really hot and humid summer and I have no air conditioner so I am sure that does not help. Im ready to give this a try, do I have to leave with my pups (they are 15 and 18 lbs) or can I put the DE down and we stay home???? Hi Terrie, not sure if Helen will reply so here goes. Having a difficult time doing so. So Boo was put outside for the night. This website is a means to that end and I hope it helps get people off the idea that poisons are the only way to go. I would love to hear how it goes, please keep us updated! We just moved into a new home, the previous owner had four cats, and also apparently a huge flea problem which I didnt know about until we brought our kitty here! You can find DE at hardware stores. Hi Peggy! Oh boy,I already applied it and left it for 24 hours and i still see them attack me.Should I leave the component for 4 days and more? Hi Julie! We have bathed him with dawn, rubbed him down with Natural Care + and dusted his bedding area with this powder. Hi Natasha, As a big proponent of the benefits of food grade DE, I was very pleased to find this website. Also, Im thinking of just leaving some under the places my cats cant reach, like under the stove. We had used one of the radio type dog fences for our 3 German Shepherds for some time, they knew that there were places they could get out and not get penalized. 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. I do have a shop-vac, but Ive also read that they become clogged too. Ive seen some eggs and feces on our hand towel in the bathroom although it is way less than it was before. I figure tomorrow i will vacuum it up, do it every 3 days or so for the next 2 weeks and it should kill anything in my house, at least thats what i am hoping! Omg. We also fed it to her and it killed the ear mites. Ideas on how to make this work without it being icky? Hey Yvette! Im going to order it asap as the poor gals are miserable. Hello again. Thanks so much for the info Natasha!! My dog and cat were shipped off to get flea baths/grooming today and the exterminator is coming today to do my whole house (since we are starting to see some in our living areas now.I feel like we are bringing them in with us because we see them on us in the yard as well now!!!!). Both ideas will work, best of luck! (My DE is food grade, but I have had it for a year). Training Collar Batteries Shop All. Will this product work as well. Thank you so much! I was so desperate back then because my dogs were infested by fleas, we even had fleas inside the house. Do you think this will work ok? Hi I was just wondering I sprinkled the pool grade on my floor is that bad? Ive recently purchased Diatomaceous Red Lake Earth. I even use it on the dogs periodically. 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. Alternatively, try your local garden shops or farm stalls if you have any nearby. 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. Good luck! 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. Yes, it can be used on couches but it creates quite a bit of a dust cloud so take it easy hehe. The cheapest brand is the best lol, just make sure its food grade Hope that helps! After surgery laying on the floor was the best option, or so I thought! A day later, I wonder if I should let this application sit for a while or if I need to vacuum it up and dust again? 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? Lastly, when cleaning it up, I highly recommend you use a shopvac, as they are very effective and you can usually hire one affordably. I only use food grade but I am sure that she knows what she is talking about. I have used diatomaceous earth as an effective method of insect control for years (decades) I have a technique that I use for the application of it that I want to share. I thank you in advance for any further help in this matter and I thank you for this wonderful site and information already gathered. WebConstitutional Rights Foundation (CRF) is a non-profit, non-partisan, community-based organization. Thanks for your time. I could not believe how infested that poor dog was, he is a 112 pound chocolate lab and seeing that many fleas was impossible. Well, research shows that once the fleas come into contact with the powder, they usually die about 4 hours later. Hi Maria! Just tried this tonight. What do you think of that?! It also makes them invigorated! Hi Mandie! How long should I wait before I start the clean up process to make sure fleas are dead?? We will continue this treatment just to be safe and to make sure we catch any that have recently woken up. Thank you!! Does not say anything about FOOD GRADE. I was told about Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade- from a friend. I cant thank you enough . Repeat if needed. Neem is a natural moisturizer (Indian Lilac). However, this was like a miracle and I could finally sleep again and not be afraid. Yes that is a great idea, do that but be prepared to clean up the mess afterwards hehe. Is this a product that I want to buy to use to kill the fleas in my home? But also remember that allergies bother pets just as humans. Nothing was helping. Half my furniture was trashed 70 % clothing thrown out. I was pounced on by many fleas while on the deck for just a couple minutes. How long will it take to start killing them on my cats. When this flea-war is over then I will just put new filters in. Hi Lynn, it works the same way and you can follow the same steps as described in this article. It has to make contact with the skin. I read in a couple of your comments saying fleas on humans are not that common (or something along that line). I live in a old house with two small dogs that get flea treatments on the 10th of each month. However, since we dont know its exact compound makeup, I recommend going online and just getting it delivered to your door, thats what I do Just make sure that you get the pure stuff that doesnt contain insecticides. If I can help in any other way, please let me know! Since using the diatomaceous earth also known as d.e., they never had a bed bug problem again. DE isnt really for direct application (not dangerous though), rather use it in your hotel room (if allowed). Hey! It arrived this afternoon and my husband has already scattered quite a bit of it around. That should be enough to wipe out the next generation of fleas. Ive washed his bedding and will apply DE to our one piece of carpet in the house. Is method dangerous for a vacuum equiped with a HEPA filterwill it kill the vacuum? Although the DE should be fine around your dogs (the food grade is completely safe), you can keep them out for this time period. They should be tight enough where you can fit one finger under. I have a screened porch I havent allowed my cats to hang out on because of fleas, and Im wondering if its safe to let them out for a while in the winter. Hi! 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. As for keeping them away, if you have succeeded in killing the current infestation, and you dont bring anymore into your home, you shouldnt have a problem again. Keep strong! It can have a drying effect. This will aggravate the fleas and get them moving about in preparation for your natural flea powder attack. Can I use these in my very damp basement as well as my yard? I also know I should treat all upholstered furniture.what about clothing, stuffed animals, etc? I have a big mess on my hands and dont know how to go about cleaning it up properly. I have the Red Lake brand. None of them worked. Do you know how this benefits pets or is this not a good idea? One night recently, I had seen numerous small beige-colored bugs crawling around on my black night table next to my bed. Then use the dry DE powder on your floors, I have an article that you can check on this blog for more details. My 2 house cats AND Boo were treated with a medication called Revolution which you place between the cats shoulder blades. Im not entirely sure where my cats venture when in the yard areas other than the patios. 2% maximum of de in your pets ration. I put in in my backyard today. Hi Kathy, agreed, white is better. In fact, wait another 2-3 days (also brush it into the floor) before cleaning it up. 1 cup of food grade DE, 1/2 cup of yarrow powder and neem powder and 20 drops of eucalyptus oil. Will they be able to come into direct contact with it and lick paws if stepped in? Looking for a permanent solution, tired of being aggravated by the little pests! However, there is no need to take a chance, just give your cats a quick wash (I put mine in the shower and yes, they do hate me for it for a good couple days) and only after they are completely dry, apply the Advantage. 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. Im so relieved! Using AdvantageII, Siphotrol Premise spray, and I bombed w/ Raid flea and bed bug bomb that 1st week of October. I will also check it out, thanks again! Thank you. Hi Marie! We have no pets but everyone in the house is getting bit still. 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 Natasha, I have two baby pigmy goats, 30 chicks (number to be reduced as soon as I determine which are roosters) that share an enclosed area. However, her milk dried up very quickly and she had to be separated from her litter as kittens sadly do not understand that there will be no milk from that source and youre hurting your mum. Thank you!! Im now realizing I probably used more than necessary so will sweep first then vacuum. HI Natasha! 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. The irritation is making him even more anxious. Shopping around, I have discovered DE food grade can have different colors, from medium gray to white. Please give me any advice you have I appreciate it greatly!! The power of diatomaceous earth for killing fleas in the home and yard has been proven over the years and regardless of what you may have been told, it does work and its very effective. The only way I find a flea is visual inspection by hand and I always catch the little buggers. 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. How can I use this product on concrete or laminate? So far, after finding fleas on our indoor only cats and throughout our house I instantly bought and used Capstar (which is an amazing pill that instantly kills adult fleas on pets), Frontline, Borax which I used to dust the entire house, some spray to use in harder to reach places, washed all laundry, blankets, bed sheets and anything washable that has touched the floor. Thats why the fleas have been avoiding me! Two cats get little welts after being bitten. Keep the moisture off the rest of the fur since it will deactivate the DE. Why above did you say, IF you are using a Dyson, be careful? Thanks for sharing, I actually have an article on a trap like that, it is filed under my fleas category at the top. I will eradicate them but for those of you fighting these DE is an amazing product and I WILL win this fight. Any further ideas? It is a pleasure! While I havent personally mixed the two, it shouldnt be a problem and it may actually yield excellent results. Most people write, but never care about the people that are reading. Hi Jake, from my experience, no. I have two pups and was using Triflexis on both of them but that stuff is expensive and I cant afford it month after month. Hi Linda! My cat had been suffering from fleas for the majority of the summer and every flea spray I purchased failed miserably. You can but its sensitive to moisture so its usually more suitable for indoor use. 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? Hey Natasha. Its now Thursday and my house is a dust bowl, but Im trying to figure out when it would be best to vacuum and repeat. The one thing I didnt see here is how the DE might effect a pet bird. Wow that sounds legit. Though 20- and 18-gauge wire is inexpensive, it is not an ideal choice. Thanks! My problem recently has actually been with ticks. Buying diatomaceous earth from Walmart or Lowes This is definitely a great option, especially if there is one of these outlets near your residence. Based on where I see fleas and remembering what I read long ago about where fleas get the moisture they need, Ive put a little DE on the dogs tummies and the tops and sides of their heads. Hi Carlos! Please let me know. Flea infestation. Hope that helps, thanks for your kind words . Apparently it will pass through digestive system and can destroy parasites (like worms). Hey Amanda! You can repeat application every couple days (the stuff is very cheap) and vacuum it up each time after waiting a couple hours. I started cleaning the Borax from my hardwood floors and I couldnt believe the amount of fleas and flea dirt I was seeing. Within 24-48 hours of application, 85% of my flea problem was solved!! I set out homemade traps to see the extent of the infestation but did not catch any fleas. Let me know if you need any further help and thanks for sharing your success with the community. I spray it on my boots and my clothing when I go into the forests to photograph game animals. I have three Chihuahuas and a green cheek conure. You are great for replying to every single comment on here for so long, keep up the good work! WebShop by department, purchase cars, fashion apparel, collectibles, sporting goods, cameras, baby items, and everything else on eBay, the world's online marketplace The reason I dont recommend directly applying to your cat or dog is because it is very short lived (powder will easily fall off, they often try to lick it off, if it gets wet it is no longer effective, etc) and there are better options available for pet fleas. I purchased mine at Home Depot and it states the following for ingredients: (This is an exact reproduction of what is on the front of the bag) ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Diatomaceous Earth* (including silicon dioxide, other oxides and moisture.100% Total.100% *Amorphous Silica I have not opened it yet because if you tell me this isnt the food grade then I am going to take it back. Just place a complete loop of boundary wire around your property, and connect it to the transmitter. Ive made an old bulk size spice bottle to have more control of where and how much I put down! Hope that helps! I used DE a few years ago, very successfully, to get rid of fleas in my apartment and treat my cats. If this still doesnt remedy the situation, get yourself a steam cleaner as the high temperature will kill those fleas fairly quickly. Tried vacuuming everday and flea combing the animals but i just puffed the powder on all of them to see what happens. If they sell them in slightly larger quantities, get the bigger one as its always a useful product to have around the house. I ended up sprinkling the floor with borax and leaving it over night then doing what you said and have been flea free since! and a decent spot on treatment for your pets and you should be flea free in no time . Also, our animals (one cat, one dog) sleep on our beds at night. So after this really long story, lol, I still have a question. I followed your tip, sprinkled three levels all together including the mud room where my cats whole station is, and left the powder for three days as of today. but I wouldnt advise you use it directly on your pets. I also wanted to ask.the DE my husband got is food grade mixed with bentonite clay (Red Lakes brand).is that sufficient? Just specify that you are looking for the kind for pest control, and NOT for pools and theyll show you to the food grade package. I was just happy to get DE the same day since Home Depot was a few blocks away. Rock material, not concrete. You can shop for the best electric dog fence systems here. Because even though the article says its safe for lungs, the bag itself (Harris brand, food grade, 100% pure) says the dust can cause permanent lung damage and to wear an approved respirator and goggles and work area should be equipped with adequate dust collection or exhaust ventilation. Hey PJ. Please feel free to edit this as you might see fit. Then I remembered seeing some DE in the bathroom cabinet. Hi Cindy, thanks for your lovely comment, it contains so much juicy details. Hi Linda! It may work on carpets but its not working when dusting my cats. I have bought DE, and have scattered it around the bedroom, but as I understand it, the fleas are just waiting for a body to hatch from larval stage and then leaping on me! Hi Mary, yes that is perfect. Im really sorry now that i did that. and saw one lady used a turkey baster to get into cracks in baseboards. If there are cracks between the wood, DE can help a bit there. Hi Cathy! For years I have searched for a remedy for chiggers and have recently hit upon the prospect of using DE. And I have yet to find out how pure it is. Good luck! Did some googling, checked the dog and sure enough.fleas! I also heard that DE (food-grade) worked well for getting rid of worms in cats. Hi Valerie! I came home to a house with an entire bag of DE layering the carpets, beds, couch, couch cushions chair cushions, dog begs, etc. Food grade of course. I havnt used that treatment before, but I recommend waiting. Hi, I spread DE all over my house 2 weeks ago& Im still finding a couple fleas a day on my cats, I followed all your instructions to the letter, I have just left the DE down as I have a large house an it would be very hard to do it all once a week, figured Id leave it down for the 3-4 weeks you speak of, should I still be finding fleas? What else can I do? But, I think I finally got the problem under control. I purchased DE that says its 100% DE however I misread the bag; it said safe for food establishments but its not food grade (sob). I am freaked out by all of this. However, they were to loose. We are going to be using Capstar daily x 5 days per our vet, followed by Nexguard (they said that the topical flea prevention isnt regulated and fleas have become resistant to most). I.E. Apologies if this has been mentioned already, but I have a question regarding treatment of plank flooring. Just a little word of caution folks. Amanda: I saw the same bag the other night at my local home improvement store. I also have been giving my cat 1 1/2 tsp DE to help in case he gets any worms. Very sincerely, Elizabeth Nice. using a lighter) and the fumes are inhaled (or "smoked") from glass paraphernalia known as base pipes (most commonly, colloquially referred to We live in rural Alabama. H Carol, thanks for helping out Katrina! Question 2, How long should I do the Salt/Soda combo, 3-4 weeks? 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). Katrina. Been going to them for years for both my cats and reptiles. I am also sprayed Zoecon Precor 2000 Plus Premise Spray, 16 oz and all carpet and cloth couch. For some reasons, Amazon rejected my order because my shipping address is Canada. Imagine the vet bills and flea / worm treatments. Hi, I just bought some St. Gabriel Insect Dust DE and sprinkled it all over my bedroom carpet before reading your post about DE. The vet had said avoid bathing as it would dry out her skin, but applying DE may as well. It depends on if there is an ongoing flea problem in that area. I am really picky about stuff even DE being around. Hope that helps, dont waste your money on buying something unless you really need it. Hi Lisa! I am glad that I could be of assistance and hope to see you back soon. 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. Good luck! Thanks for what you do on this site, you have a lot of great advice. Will fleas hide in areas that I did not treat such as the old workbench, loaded with tools, and the boxed artificial Christmas tree?? Do you still have questions about how our extreme Dog Fence works? but i am desperate to try anything lol. And, when you say that essential oils may harm the liver, is this from ingesting the oil by licking it off or by smell alone? I purchased DE from a Home Depot in NJ and asked the sales person if it was food grade. How would you suggest I use it on them? Crossing fingers! Hi Susan, yep they will be, its just a precaution. and apple cider vinegar to put on a cat? Sorry, these ticks have me all flustered. Natasha, first thank you for the great article and for responding to all the comments!!! Give you dog a wash using dawn soap, use a flea comb, put DE on the floor and try my flea traps for a more effective solution. 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