DE isnt really for direct application (not dangerous though), rather use it in your hotel room (if allowed). You are an inspiration. Food-grade DE is typically used to sprinkle on vegetable and fruit gardens to help prevent insects from infesting crops. I live in Canada and SomeHome Hardware Stores carry it Red Lake Earth R.L.E. Triple Threat Nematode Bundle via Arbico Organics. Let me know if you have any more questions! I have 3-4 week old kittens with fleas. If my eyes got irritated, so did my animals eyes get irritated. Can I rub DE on my cat? I was recommended using DE, food grade of course, on a dog forum last year. I am freaked out by all of this. As for myself, I called my local Coastal Farm store to ask if they had a Food Grade DE product on the floor. Very popular around here and now I see why. They sleep in your garden all winter, only to emerge and wreak havoc on your potatoes and broccoli (and their relatives! Much better than using unsafe poisons etc. Hi Dave! Awesome, thank for sharing that with the community . Also the few that did jump up on my socks, fell off since they were too weak to stick. I have had my pest control come out 3 times and I still have an issue and getting eaten up at night. Nothing was helping. Plant well hardened-off transplants as soon as the threat of frost has passed in your region. Hope that helps. While I havent personally mixed the two, it shouldnt be a problem and it may actually yield excellent results. Hope that helps! I wouldnt take their word for it. Please help! Good Luck. Can I use it around my 2.5 month old puppy. Don't confuse food-grade diatomaceous earth with the stuff used to filter pools. However, I have had a couple people tell me that direct application works, just make sure it doesnt dry your pets skin out too much! Came across DE randomly one day and never even heard of it. i purchased Diatomaceous Earth, food Grade from a company called Root Naturally LLC off of amazon prime. Or is it just not a good idea? Honestly, I dont recommend DE or Borax for direct pet application. We also have shampoo. Maybe I should just put in in their beds etc. Salt does but it is not as effective as DE. Perma-Guard also has a Perma-Guard pure Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth product. Hey Kim! I cannot promise that you have gotten rid of them, but reading through your comments makes me believe that you really went all out with the borax and DE, so yeah you have probably succeeded. 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. If I leave it on overnight then vaccum is it safe for my cats to be walking around on it? 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. Great informative information. Fleas have to come into contact with the DE to die so a repeat application will just ensure that it works 100%. We treat regular inside & out & our indoor cat sometimes I think they are gone but then traps filled in the am.HELP Please!!! ago. Thanks and thanks for taking the time to write this. Tomorrow Im going to treat the bed, furniture and carpets as you suggest. DE is absolutely fantastic and I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on it, especially to help my readers. ;0). how would I use? I have carpet only in the bedrooms and closet, can I sprinkle DE on my hardwood floors and tile? You can use DE on your wood floors but as for vacuuming it up using your hoover, I would be a little careful. Pretty gross. DE can also absorb moisture from your eyes, so dont hesitate to rinse them from time to time. Most importantly is that you arent poisoning the Earth while killing a few weeds, or harmful insects. 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. Hi Natasha, lot of really great tips on here. Only did carpets, furniture, & beds. How often is safe to dust her with DE? So my two kittens are now in our basement until we can figure something else out.we may just have to bomb the place :-/ I have seen soooo many flees on them but Ive read original dawn is great for killing the fleas on the animals, it did but then we quickly realized ourhome is infested because they keep infesting our kittys. We live in Florida and this is the first time wrve encountered a flea issue. As temperature warm, they get busy. I will be writing about roaches in the next couple months and I will definitely include something about this. I used the online chat to ask safer brand if it was food grade, they assured me its safe for kids and pets. Perhaps grab a spot on treatment for your dogs and you will be flea free in no time . Our home is over 85 years old Victorian style, remodeled kitchen with over 85 years old wood flooring on the first and second levels. 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. My questionHow long before eggs hatch to reapply? Very sincerely, Elizabeth Nice. We have hardwood floors, how is the best way to get rid of fleas on these types of floors, using DE? With fleas you need to not be having to empty debris from a bagless vacuum. How MUCH of this DE do I need to buy? A little goes a long way and rub it in real good to the base coat. Thanks for the information! The cleaning part can be challenging but it works and thats all that matters! I just put down de for fleas. Hi Danny! Do that for a few days and let me know the results! 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. Predator Nematodes can be especially effective when applied during moist periods, when Fleas are most active. Ive border my parrot for the past week dog who doesnt have fleas has been at my parents for a week, I threw out 75% of my stuff, (I had a lot of clutter) so thats a good thing its good to purge, BUT, they got me. Very informative and good article Natasha! I was thrilled and yes, it did work. Thank you everyone for sharing it gives me hope that this will work! This was about 3-4 wks. Hi Nicole, while I am not an expert when it comes to flooring, I am sure that should be fine . We noticed some small holes dotting the foliage, but nothing too alarming (we thought). What about red lakes brand of diatomaceous earth? Although it can take awhile, it works and I am sure that you will be flea free soon. I have purchased DE Food Grade and ready to give it a try. At this point (since you have tried a couple things), I suggest you get professional help from an exterminator. Thank you! I have lots and lots of fleas jumping about and have been using your tealight traps at night (theyre great!). I have no idea what level of cunning the possess. However, its a real process and I can only get to one room at a time I have severe anxiety that is triggered by high stress. I think the precautions with dogs are similar to those in cats, but since dogsdon'tgroom themselves asoftenas cats, there may not be as high ariskof adversegastrointestinaleffects, says Dr. Jeffrey. 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. Everything Ive read says that birds lungs are very sensitive and to not expose them to chemicals, candles, etc. I take notes and pictures of what I see, so I will have a record. DE is not poisonous but keeping him off it will prevent a few issues. Help! Its in a yellow bag, 4lbs. Dont understand food grade part of it. Also, I asked her about the concentration, and she said that there were no other ingredients listed on the packaging other than 100% DE. I sprinkled this rather liberally throughout the house. Had back surgery on 7/11 and thats when I began to realize there was a flea issue ( never had one before and dog is on advantage II large breed religiously, every three weeks now. Dont do it too often though because it can dry their skin. We have a very small kitten that we found and bless his tiny heart he is covered in fleas. Would it be better to do one level at a time to try to chase them all to the basement or just do both at once? Sprayed the dogs before we started & it kept the ticks off. Maybe just buy a cheaper bagger type vacuum? Its particularly effective for allergy/asthma sufferers and is so simple its almost criminal. Do you know if this is correct? I believe I read either in the article or in a response to another question to be careful with younger pets; at 6 weeks old and weighing just about 1.2 lbs, is she too young for us to use DE on the carpets and allow her to roam freely as she does? It cannot be used as a preventative measure unfortunately. Speaking of which, here are some suggestions for treating fleas on your dog and removing fleas on your cats. Also, I live in 80-90% humidity right now so dry climates for preventing a sticky mess are impossible. Thanks again. Quick, easy, inexpensive and non-toxic. What is the danger? Cheers! Hey Tom! Hope that helps! This is really stressing me out as we have a tiny baby and two toddlers. Again, all the previous pointers need to be reviewed (above) but to add to them, dont purchase any DE products that are marked for pest control. For years I have searched for a remedy for chiggers and have recently hit upon the prospect of using DE. One application often works for multiple years, and helps to protect a wild plethora of fruits and veggies against a host of insect pests. If you like the article, please feel free to leave a comment there as well , I love the article! Thanks for your kind words, they are really appreciated Those homemade traps that you made, did you use my guide from this blog? I never was able to recover from my back surgery and Im at my wits end. Hey Crystal! Thanks for helping people with flea problems! DE isnt really for direct application on your pets. Theyre in my carpet, in our beds, and worst of all on my toddlers stuffed friends and therefore him. Be vigilant. I recommend that you use a brush and pan to get most of it up and then use your vacuum to get the rest. 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. Thanks. BUT, the fleas were a nightmare. Back in the 1830s, an old farmer discovered a hard substance that he initially thought was limestone. makeup, etc.) So you have helped me greatly! this will be great for your walk in closet) and then either a natural or product based method on my pets. Hi, we noticed a few fleas yesterday. A ton on the back patio I need to do but there are only so many hours in a day. That being said. Still getting fleas off of him. I have 5 cats and 2 dogs all live in the house. I recommend that you apply it on a hot day just to be sure. Honestly, I have never used DE internally so I cannot comment. This guide has brought a new life for me and my pets!!! I went through the entire house and put salt all over the carpet and furniture (real fine almost powdered). I wouldnt recommend putting it on your pets (even though it wont hurt them), rather use a spot on treatment . 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. One of the cheapest places to get food grade DE is at a feed supply store. I am battling a flea problem. Hi, I was wondering at what age I can use this on my pups?? Hi, I recently purchased some DE because my cat has a flea problem. on the patio are mostly gone too. Handling pest issues without a professional can often worsen existing issues, says Ramsey. My dog has recently caught fleas and we have had some hot whether which has resulted in the fleas multiplying like mad! Also the place I am at is a bit humid. I highly recommend it. I wanted to sprinkle DE on my carpets for a flea infestation, then vacuum it up. Hi Terri, thanks for your wonderful feedback, I really appreciate it. This natural substance is believed to be efficient against various types of intestinal worms in dogs, including roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms. You could but I suggest rather using a spot on, it will be much more effective. Thanks for your great information. I have used a spot treatment for both of the cats I rescued from the shelter, but found theyre still scratching and Im seeing fleas. Secondly, when using the broom, it is all about small, mainly downwards movements. This has reduced the flea population by about 75 percent. Nematodes need to be applied when the soil is about 60-65 degrees, so get busy as soon as the weather allows. If the fleas really are in these areas, they will die. Id appreciate any advice you can offer! Also check my article on flea traps . I suggest that you give my DIY flea traps a try, just use a tea light instead of a candle if you want to be safer. Good luck! I tried refined salt, several bombs and what not. Im constantly finding flea eggs and droppings EVERYwhere, mostly in hard to reach places where I cant properly clean. OH! We have taken into consideration the varied needs and wants of all segments of . I have sprinkled it on them into their furs, I have sprinkled it in all areas where they lay, I have sprinkled it wherever we get bitten while standing or sitting..and EVERY horizontal place in my home is now covered with the dust from it. Thanks. Put it under their sheets (vacuum it up after a couple days though and dont use too much) and put it liberally anywhere else, you dont need to worry because food grade DE is completely safe. They have been treated with frontline and show no signs of fleas. DE is also virtually non-toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates, scientists say. I use it in the yard and I removed my carpets with DE to the garage for the summer. I cant find an answer online. Entomopathogenic nematodes are small soil-dwelling worms that can effectively kill the larval flea beetle. Ideally, try and purchase a product less than 1% of other ingredients (the purer the better) as this will ensure its completely safe. You rock! Yes you can and you are correct with both your statements. So, my hats off to you! I now find myself unable to sleep, up at 3am, nervous and searching online for answers!! Thank you for cathching that. Thanks! A flea that ingests diatomaceous earth will be torn apart, explains Dr. Costantino. I would wash all the bedding as Connie suggests, in hot water with detergent, then dry on high heat. Hi Susan, I have never tried to use both at once because to be quite frank, it is not necessary. You are an angel <3, Hi Teri! I did a dusting of DE all over my kitchen, bedroom, bathroom last night where we seem to have had a flea population for the last week or two (bleeding heart/rescue kitten/no forethought) ANYWAYS, when I got up this morning the fleas actually seemed to be worse! I use a old large spice shaker jar for application. My cats are still miserable. I was under the impression that I could put DE on the kitties when and if the fleas returned in a month. If yes, how often should it be applied? If youre like me and cant stand the thought of sacrificing a few plants, you can dig down next to the plant, gingerly move the dirt to the side to take a look, and replace the dirt afterwards. I will run out and purchase some the first chance I get. Though estimates vary widely, scientists believe there may be as many as two million species of diatoms inhabiting lakes, oceans, ponds, and most other aquatic environments. It reduced the fleas but didnt get rid of them. Ive been sprinkling my cats and dog with it. He is an inside dog and sleeps in our bedroom. Hi Calmtmpr! Have you any advice? In a family of four the fleas only bit me my legs and arms look like swiss cheese. Hi Melanie! Even though you may have read that DE can cut your lungs if inhaled, this is completely false and if you find anyone who thinks otherwise, ask them to contact me and I will set the record straight for them. Will it harm them and when do I bath them? It says that it is 100% DE, but I am just wondering if you have heard of it and if it is the correct DE to purchase for a flea infestation. Organic gardening is the responsible choice for many reasons. Your article says that the DE can be sprinkled on the lawn but it becomes less effective once moist. Finally, I can get my house back under control! Emily Brooks from Amazon, I had some fire ants who had decided to move in to our house and I also have been trying to kill the fire ants outdoor with various poisons and nothing had a very good success rate, I heard of diatomaceous earth and that it is safe to animals and kids, so I gave it a shot and it killed off ants inside and out in two days. Take Care and thanks for your help. Hey Amy! I have had pets all of my life, and I know many times they have had fleas, but I have rarely, if ever seen one. Fleas like a certain amount of heat. Its so great to have a light at the end of the tunnel now. Very important when handling this product that you wear gloves and a face mask at all times and be sure to apply on a still morning with no wind and when you arent expecting rain or irrigation to be an issue. Put it on my dogs and also see a huge difference. We live in Florida and we do get freezing days a few times but that is over a year away. I decided to get the pure stuff and use the red lakes stuff for outside pests. This weekend our dogs came home from my in-laws farm completely covered in fleas so I went to work this morning. Thanks. Hey Anne! I dont think that stir up approach is necessary. Its July and we wear tights/with socks in the house because we cant wear shorts. Yep, dust there too and after you wash any clothes they could have come into contact with, keep them out the wardrobe. :o). Natasha, many times you mentioned dawn dish soap for killing fleas on the animals. What else can I do? I dont allow links in the comments but I have left your blog name in there so please can google it. I already have shoes dedicated to walking around the house so Im not too concerned with appearance or tracking and there is no dust. Thank you so much! Keep doing what you are doing, you will definitely resolve your flea issue that way (especially with the DE). If you do have an infestation, take action immediately to avoid further damage, and to remediate this threat to the health of your plants. Hi Patrick, goodness, that sounds like a serious infestation. Ive heard it can work wonders in this hair? Why not? Hi Jessie! Hi Jamie! A few options for non-living mulches that I prefer are barley straw and leaf litter. Everyone else blogs, etcand just leaves the readers with questions hanging. I suggest you get a plastic container with a lid, punch small holes in the top and apply it like a salt shaker. Then I bought some DE. I HAVENT SEEN ONE FLEA SINCE I APPLIED diatomaceous earth!!! And what brand? They havent itched or had any side effects but Im not sure how to to wait till reapplication. We just purchased a home and it has fleas about 5 on each leg. Be absolutely sure its food grade de- very important! I tried the candle in a pool of soapwater but havent seen any fleas floating yet. My poor cat is losing her fur because of these damn fleas. Thanks for the share, really helps . If you desparately want to clean it up, give that Shop-Vac (although I havent used one) a try, should work fairly well. Thanks. Is there any problem w/using both treatments one after the other that way? Hey! Thanks for all your help already. I have a free range house rabbit and 7 cats, I live in New Zealand. Good luck! He is now flea free. Can you use it on sofas and ceramic tile , in other words all other surfaces? The fun with the especially evil cat fleas! So Im trying the DE approach. If it doesnt kill the fleas we already have why bother with it? the fleas are biting again, so I put it thickly on carpets and wood floors. My legs have sore all over them and I dunno for some reason this summer they are just horrible. Not too sure what you mean by drugs but glad the DE worked for you . Thanks!! The walls of our basement are whitewashed with lime, but getting bad since my Dad got sick and passed away 12 years ago. It was put in small rugs that can be washed in washer. Is it ok to sprinkle near the headzone of my bed? Hi Michelle! I actually leave mine down for 2 weeks, as that ensures that larvae, etc. While it should be fine (based on you description of the product), I recommend keeping your pets, etc. Hope that helps! I also recommend rubbing it in with a broom (to reach down into the fibers). Hi Sally, I am going to be honest with you and say that I dont know the specific ingredient differences. It is a pleasure, glad that my site helped you. Hi Cat! He said he felt nothing while in there and slept good (I still plan on putting DE in his room today). Yes, use warm water and dawn soap, kills the fleas instantly. Yeah so the fleas wont die unless they come into contact with it. We live in Tennessee. Until now. Give all your carpets a brush (stiff bristles) and a thorough vacuum. Into contact with it farmer discovered a hard substance that he initially thought was.. 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