It wont affect the colors but if you are nervous, just use a DIY flea trap near it and that should draw the fleas out. Yes, use warm water and dawn soap, kills the fleas instantly. This is my first time to your site and you are a life saver, I have been getting eaten up So, for me, my house and my 3 dogs I am heading next to Amazon.com to order a large bag of food grade DE and a container of Cedarcide for starts, I have been putting my battle plan together today and also on how to stop all this intense itching from all the bites LOL Ill keep you updated on my progress and thank you again and your community for this awesome site youve all created together! Hi Mary! I have a terrible infestation of fleas and have had my small apartment sprayed twice with an all natural product used by a professional exterminator. is almost required in addition to using DE. Just clean it up after a day or two, and preferably get yourself some food grade stuff. I was concerned the DE would affect his breathing or cause respiratory problems since he is so little and the DE is dehydrating . My apt though is another issue. Our home is over 85 years old Victorian style, remodeled kitchen with over 85 years old wood flooring on the first and second levels. Combine all these and I am positive you will win the battle. Im a little worried about trying it because I adore my cats and I would be devastated if something should happen to them! Thank you for the info I had my wife stop in at a TSC. I live in Canada and SomeHome Hardware Stores carry it Red Lake Earth R.L.E. If I had to guess, I would say no. It is a pleasure! i have been vacumming daily but this is where most of our storage is that is used in house and or clothing in boxes is there anything else i should do so i can get rid of the fleas and make sure they dont populate? (they luv it ) I sprinkle it on there bedding and also on them I have had no fleas problems if a flea jumps on them it dies .I use it out side as well Great stuff highly recommend it . Ive read all the posts on this page, and found the probable explanation for my three dogs itchy tummies too frequent use of DE directly on their skins. As for smaller pets (like young kittens, puppies, rabbits, hamsters, etc. Both the Dm and Borax can be hard to spread evenly but I purchased a fine pasta strainer at the $ store ..It makes both easier to spread and keeps down on the extra dust..FYI I have severe asthma and using these products in this way has not induced an asthma attack. Love the stuff, its natural and chemical free as long as you get the food grade. : ). Thank you for all the information in this blog. THIS has sent me into panic attacks which causes me not to eat, sleep, and then chronic fatigue. I dont usually like to hard sell something, but its only $9 and since you need a holistic approach here (that covers everything), its going to save us both time lol. We had tried everything besides this and I hated using the harsh chemicals to no avail. A four-pound bag, for example, generally costs under $15 dollars, and depending how often its used (experts say only a small amount should be used in the home), it can last a long time. I couldnt find any contact on their website. I am the one that gets bitten the most, but have to do the work because my husband works many hours. The DE stood on our carpets for about 17 hours. She believes that soil, like food, brings people together! Nematodes need to be applied when the soil is about 60-65 degrees, so get busy as soon as the weather allows. 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. However it did say good for chickens such. ), shot-holing and furrowing their way through all your hard work. 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. In higher quantities, crystalline silica (which is often the reason for the deficit) can cause toxicity and this needs to be avoided if you are going to be using it for flea control. Hey Jenna! I vacuumed everything last night and brought my large dehumidifier up and had that running all night. Hope that helps and thanks for stopping by. I am really picky about stuff even DE being around. 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. 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. Also, want to say that Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Formula 101 for Stress And Fatigue in the cats food (1 capsule per day mixed in) every meal for a week has also helped kill off the last of the fleas. hank you for any help you can give me. Thank you so much for the info, I just applied the DE to my dogs and cat, and already, they are not scratching or chewing much at all. So, I then treated the whole house, all 3 floors, with Borax. Wow, tons of comments! The grass and plants are dry. Thanks to everyone! I will be spending a whole day doing all this and giving 12 cats baths. 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. Sorry, these ticks have me all flustered. Thanks for your kind words and I am glad that you found it the most informative, that was my exact goal while writing it DE and borax (both used for flea control) are both very effective against these pests. and saw one lady used a turkey baster to get into cracks in baseboards. I purchased DE yesterday, and in a hurry to slove the problem, POURED the DE powder everywhere; baseboards, carpets, couches, etc. We also have shampoo. That is a great question, let me go ahead and answer that! Just for future reference, you dont need to get the stuff everywhere, controlled application is possible when you place the DE in a plastic container with holes in the lid and apply it as you would use a salt shaker. My problem recently has actually been with ticks. How long does it stay on pets? Sharon, sprinkle some DE on the end of a broom bristles and then pass the broom under your bed as much as you can reach on each side of the ed, that should do it. I must have zombie fleas because nothing seems to work. Also check my article on flea traps . I tried a natural spray I found at hardware store without luck. Do that for a few days and let me know the results! Help! So a flea control product that kills fleas quickly, reducing the number of flea bites and therefore reducing exposure to flea saliva, is paramount to their health and well-being, she adds. I have been bathing him every weekend on my days off with flea shampoo. Thanks. I will post again soon to let you know the results! and brushing it in? I treated the dog and now the fleas are eating me alive in my bed every night. At first I wasnt sure what it was, but after the normal reaction of hitting it with my hand and it leaping to another part of my arm, I knew that it was a flea! Hi Wendy! I was frustrated because I sprinkled it all over but the issue is my carpet mostly and the kids are always crawling on it. Tapeworms in animals can be caused by fleas. My dog was infested. We have laminate floors and I am not sure how I would go about using DE. On a Friday we bombed with hot shot foggers with nylar an igr, throughout our trailer. Thank You!! Now, I have the job of cleaning it all up. 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. Handling pest issues without a professional can often worsen existing issues, says Ramsey. Are there spots they like to lay eggs more than others? Do your best to keep tall weeds and old piles of leaves out of the garden where these insect pests may overwinter. Wow thanks for helping my readers, I really appreciate your time! Glad I can be of assistance, I am always willing to help my valuable readers . Or should I say they are finding me since I am the only blood in the house that isnt treated. I had a few questions, and I love that it seems you respond to most questions even two years after posting this article. kittens, rabbits, hamsters, puppies, etc.) In one older study published in the European Journal of Medical Research, DE was shown to reduce blood cholesterol, but since the study didnt include a placebo-controlled group, these findings cant be absolutely determined. I have washed furnishings and vacuum chairs as well as floors. I have no idea how much to order. Diatomaceous earth works much faster in killing roaches, ants and fleas than boric acid (Borax), but Borax works faster while killing bed bugs; It can achieve 100% mortality in just one week compared to two weeks for boric acid. My room is right next to the unkept yard that used to have 3 chickens until 2 weeks ago, now there is only one. Before this, I used a mixture do baking soda and salt. Ive treated my car, having my father transport the pets back and forth because of the pesticides Ive used in it. Thanks for what you do on this site, you have a lot of great advice. Neil is the problem in your house or outside? 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. You say not to rub directly on pets skin on a daily basis is it OK to sprinkle it on cats say, once a week? 2. does DE work against roaches? There is only 1 place that sells 300g Bug Killer Dusts which contains food grade DE. I have a great article on the best flea treatment for dogs, check it out for more details. I have fleas on my bed and in my bedding. 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? As replant is my new cologne and linen spray. Thats what I will be using in about a week or to when the cold snap begins. It can also be added to areas inside the home, like carpets, cat scratchers, and pet kennels, Falk says. She holds a BA in English literature with a minor in horticultural sciences from Clemson University, and she loves to read, write, and garden. Both living and non-living mulches help deter these pests from your garden. I am lost as to how to get my dogs relief. etc., etc., etc. They hate having it put on them. I put frontline on him and gave him a capguard tablet. Hi Jean, super glad to hear that it worked for you, and thanks for taking the time to share your experience . 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. DE will kill ALL bugs, bees included. 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. Hi Candace! I have two small poodle mix dogs and Ive never had the flea issue Im having right now! I need to have these gone by Friday and I am desperate to get them dead ASAP without using a bug bomb. Thank you so much for this! If the DE isnt bothering you, you can just leave it down, will prevent any further infestations as well so that is a bonus. Thanks so much. Im suprised we never had a problem before now. Go easy on DE on their fur. Hello. Hi Denise! Yes, lavender oil repels fleas so you can use that if you like. Is it safe to put DE on my mattress and sheets and sleep with it on there? Should be fine honestly, but in future ideally use food grade because its 100% safe (even for consumption lol). Hey Kim! Is this ok to use this product near my pets? I hate fleas!! This guide has brought a new life for me and my pets!!! Hi Teri! Should I have them flea dipped at the groomer and then treat the house while they are away?? I could crate her in the small dinning room if necessary but wouldnt want to do that for too long. We have fleas in a vacation home so we cannot vacuum for one month straight. I.E. Thanks so much in advance for any advice and for listening! Hi Brantley! The sales person, said that, while the packaging did not refer to the terms Food Grade on the packaging, she said the instructions indicated that it could be added to feedso I am assuming this is the right product? I dont recommend that you apply the DE to your cats though, there are better solutions. I took it back and went Rosedale Mills in my area and they had a product that this food grade. However, dont stress. Unless its because we have had a very warm year, then it suddenly got cold. Can I use it on furniture and mattresses too? LOL, Am I forgetting anything? Hi. Hi Sharlon! Hi Tula, just put the DE wherever fleas might be hiding. I already have shoes dedicated to walking around the house so Im not too concerned with appearance or tracking and there is no dust. My animals, my husband & I were miserable! I live in Mexico on the border with San Diego so I went up there to get it and started treating the house and continued with frontline for another 3 months. Howeverour basement is so bad we cant even walk down there anymore. The Customer Service guy was really helpful and helped me search through their system. I suggest you use DE in your home, not for direct application to your dog. Food grade DE is 100% safe. Should the food grade DE b white, or is it more of an off white-tannish color with speckles? Apparently, they only sell the food-grade brand online. I have a stray cat that I took in last November 23rd of 2015. Its my pleasure and thanks for taking a moment to share this article, I really appreciate it I am glad that you are starting to see results, if you need more help, just shout and I will see what I can do. Regarding your hardwood floors, you can try leaving a few DIY flea traps out at night, they are very effective. The last tapeworm meds I got from the vet. Thank you so much for your time. I seen 2 of them, so far. Now, Im interested in using Borax. Food-grade DE is typically used to sprinkle on vegetable and fruit gardens to help prevent insects from infesting crops. Hey Ann! After a few days, remove the cotton balls, then plug up any hole(s) that the bees may have been using as their entryway. i feel like it would just slide around. While the product I recommend is usually white, this definitely doesnt mean that you have the wrong stuff. Hey Katy! How would you recommend for me to clean the DE up?? Also the few that did jump up on my socks, fell off since they were too weak to stick. Hi Julia! I personally used it on my rabbits and in their litter box and on my dog. The cat with frontline has the fleas. p.s. I cant sleep at night, constantly getting up with a flashlight to see if I see whatever I feel is crawing on me. If your pet is coughing or sneezing, take them to clear air, make sure their bed is up off the ground for a while. Is it safe to either sprinkle or dust DE on the mattress, say in the morning, and then vacuum it off in the evening before making the bed? For applying the DE, use a broom to brush it into the carpet, that works the best. We have an exterminator coming next week to spray the house and both our dog and cat will be getting groomed and flea baths. Glad that you are getting some relief, also try using some DIY flea traps (article on this blog) at night, it is a great combo. In a nutshell, it is ancient phytoplankton. I suspect my neigbors are feeding stray cats and their fleas are spreading all around. Do I put the DE down and treat my pets at the same time or how would you suggest I go about the whole problem. Kelly, you should not use them at the same time. Most importantly is that you arent poisoning the Earth while killing a few weeds, or harmful insects. I will be giving him the info on the de & borax. Do you put it on and leave it (and if so does this harm them if they start to lick the DE/clean themselves? Im going to order it asap as the poor gals are miserable. Please share it with your friends! Its rather overwhelming. Who would have guessed that these tiny little beetles could cause such a fuss? Hi Rhonda! Im finding no trace of fleas or flea dirt on the dog (1 week flea free). I bought some DE a week ago, all my furniture is in the middle of the room and Ive used a sieve to evenly spread over the carpets, Im 38 weeks pregnant and only managed to do one room at a time, is this any good or do I need to do the whole house in one? Once the bees leave, you can get rid of any stragglers by hanging Almond Extract-soaked cotton balls as close as is possible to their now former hive. Shopping around, I have discovered DE food grade can have different colors, from medium gray to white. I have seen a couple of fleas in the house so decided to try your homemade traps. Hi Marty, diatomaceous earth will work for chiggers and a great defender is keeping grass mowed regularly. You need to DUST all carpets and leave it sit for about half an hour, then vacuum all areas where the vacuum can reach. Hi there, I havnt seen that brand but that doesnt mean it isnt good, does it say food grade on it? Im off to try and find your article about flea solutions for cats! Although they will probably be fine, rather keep the small ones out the room to be safe. It reduced the fleas but didnt get rid of them. I need some help, this is consuming me. It kills fleas more slowly than traditional products. Natasha, I just got some DE this morning and I already see a big improvement. away from the treatment areas until its sucked up. 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. in the floors as it can usually get in there and kill more then just fleas. Im unaware of any spot-on product killing intestinal parasites (tapeworms, etc). Was just at our vet with two infested kittiesshe gave them a Capstar and used Cheristin topical that lasts 30 days and is only for cats. We have blackout curtains in our bedroom also. I give my cats a small sprinkle on their wet food every day. I have DE but is says insect control. Leave it on for a day or two and then vacuum up. I sure hope you can help me. How can I use this product on concrete or laminate? Will it be harmful to me? Im going to use it also and will come back to this site to see if there are comments from others on the matter. 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. Hi Ruth, it is a pleasure, dont forget to share it on Facebook hehe Absolutely, do that and let me know how it goes! Apologies if this has been mentioned already, but I have a question regarding treatment of plank flooring. Fleas can live on humans but its not their preferred target. I use DE in my chicken bedding to prevent investations from bugs. For a day or so he scratched a little and we saw a few crawling but now he seems fine and is no longer scratching. According to Extension.org, it should be applied frequently (two to three times per week) to be used effectively on flea beetles. Thanks, Allison. My house, however, is not. Sign up and make sure you are always on top of the most important info for you and your pets. I suppose it is better than it was before, but.. Hi Bonnie, yeah that dust effect is a bit overwhelming but dont worry, you will be happy when you are flea free . Hope that helps, thanks for your kind words . Bug guy has been out twice in Two weeks and shes still being eaten up. I do not walk in the grass myself without boots on and mostly avoid being in the yard. She loves it! Notify me when I receive a reply to my comment (via e-mail). Sorry for all these questions. Hey Natasha, We have had a really bad flea infestation! 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. I plan on using it indoors and outdoors. Hi Kerry, yeah that should be fine. And if you have vacuumed up some of the DE powder that is an excellent way to kill bugs in the vacuum cleanerno need to remove and toss vacuum cleaner bags. Thanks for your kind words, they are really appreciated Those homemade traps that you made, did you use my guide from this blog? Do you have a picture of what you use to spread the DE in your house? I recommend purchasing some 40 mule DE, its affordable and pure. You can put DE in the cupboards and anywhere where you think fleas may be hiding. 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. Hi Terry, humid environments are not ideal but honestly, it will probably still work. Im not sure how to avoid this (it was a fine sprinkling) and wonder why you caution against raising such a cloud. I have a article on making them yourself on this blog, under the Fleas category. You are 100% correct! 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