I apply DE with a plastic applicator that is made for this purpose. I recommend keeping her off the ground for a day while you leave it on the floor and vacuum it up at night. I went through the entire house and put salt all over the carpet and furniture (real fine almost powdered). 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. And how long should I leave it on before I vaccum it? Diatomaceous earth for cats and dogs is only effective at killing insects and parasites when it comes into direct contact with them, so according to what type of parasites you are dealing with, your treatment method may differ. Highly magnified diatomaceous earth shows the intricate fossils that make up the substance. It sounds like some vacuum up immediately. Hey Laura! Hey Rachel! If there is no carpet do you think exterminator would be safe? After reading many posts on here I am still a bit confused, is this safe to apply to your pets? Im so relieved! However, this was like a miracle and I could finally sleep again and not be afraid. The little buggers were in her bedding! This stuff is awesome considering I have a 17 month old son! 2 adults and 1 kitten about 5 months old. You are great for replying to every single comment on here for so long, keep up the good work! Following a hearty meal, the beetles lay their eggs at the base of the host plant. Going into a little more detail, the diatomaceous earth is formed from algae with siliceous shells. Hi All, I am just seeing this site and I love it. My friend suggested I might also find it useful in getting rid of roaches. (My house will be empty, no pets.). We cant cure the fleas on a farm. Instead of poisoning the buggers, it actually cuts their exoskeleton (their hard outer shell) and sucks the water out their bodies. Tried bayer flea collars, home flea spray, flea traps and pretty much nothing worked. Its better to treat fleas on your dog or remove fleas on your cats by using alternative methods. However, since it can dehydrate the skin, I highly recommend vacuuming it up after a couple hours and that you keep your infant off the floor during this time. Just rub it in and leave for about a day before vacuuming it up, that way it wont go to waste. Last night I sprinkled with a flour sifter between my box spring and mattress and between the mattress and fitted sheet and slept in same bed. Yes, vacuum it up (if you are using a Dyson, be careful) and reapply every couple days for a week or two. Thanks for sharing! Diatomaceous earth may also irritate the eyes, due to its abrasive nature. Do I have to wash everything down?? Hopefully this will eliminate the problem! 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 happened to see a remedy on youtube and it truely works. I camo up and photograph game animals in the wild. You were right about the salt/baking soda not being as effective so I put down DE yesterday. Hey Anne! I discovered hundred of eggs in these place. I recommend that you check information available about the product before using any product inside your home. Is this what I am looking for? You inspire me . To be honest, my cats actually like having this dusted on them. For outside infestations, I have recently been recommending either a lime treatment or for my readers to use beneficial nematodes to kill fleas in the yard. If you cannot find at local stores ( I did not know about Tractor stores), you can order it from Amazon. In three days the gardener will be here to mow the lawn. Since our new house was built in 1947, there are tons of cracks in baseboards. as visibly we cant see them(bed bugs) and my both room mattresses have zipper covers / protectors ! However, there are a few considerations (health, etc.) How long does it take for diatomaceous earth to kill fleas? I had a professional steam my carpets and then he used boric acid powder but I would like to add DE if I could learn how it is used. Diatoms are single-celled algae that inhabit streams, lakes, oceans and other waterways. They will ingest it, crawl over it, and it cuts through like microscopic glass particles. Bt Bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt, is a soil-dwelling microbe that is toxic to many insects, but does not harm people, pets, fish, birds, or other wildlife. Yes you can, its completely harmless (just a bit dusty thats all hehe). Seen a few fleas but they were already twitching and trying to flea (pun intended). 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. Ive been fighting fleas for awhile. Fleas still existed in the basement. He sits in the wash basin, and when he gets out, leaves lots of flea poo/blood behind. 1. Everyone else blogs, etcand just leaves the readers with questions hanging. Any feedback will help, thanks in advance! Hi. About 10. Great Pet Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Use a spot on treatment like Frontline on your pets and let me know how the DE application goes. Its been two hours now and I havent seen a flea. The flea beetle inflicts both above and below-ground injuries to its target. I bought a big bag of DE at amazon and sprinkled it all over my carpet on the living room, hallways and bedrooms carpet and left it there for at least 24 hours to be sure. Heres the thing Ive only found one flea on my little girl at a time, but nearly 10 fleas total in the last month! However, now that the powder is no longer there, they are back again. Here is more about what we do. Hi Kim, no it will not hurt them. They all have fleas. If you were told by a certified individual that it will not hurt your pets, then you should be able to trust them. I took the vet for a check up and he advised me that she is highly anemic and so Im treating her for this condition and now fleas!!! Also, do you know if salt works to kill fleas? is more then enough. Only use the food grade Diatomaceous Earth for flea control and stay away from the pool grade one. I have washed furnishings and vacuum chairs as well as floors. It sounds as if I could apply a dusting to her with no ill effect. Another issue is the rate at which diatomaceous earth kills fleas, which Hanna says is inadequate for her allergic patients. Hey Sharon! they are covered in fleas. Im weak and ripe for the eating!. (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 . THIS has sent me into panic attacks which causes me not to eat, sleep, and then chronic fatigue. However, its really based on how much you need. As for the flea traps, put them out at night for the best results. Our latest batch of kittens came with their nursing mama in the beginning. Hi Jerry! Okay to go ahead and use my normal liquid cleaner after vacuuming the hardwood?? Hi Sarah! Keep up the great work! I just treated the whole main floor of the house and plan to do the upstairs. Hi Valerie! 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. Fold each in half and make a stack. I bought a jar of diatomaceous earth to sprinkle on my dogs food. Treating everyone for fleas with a topical product isnt financially feasible no matter how heavy the infestation, plus Im convinced that Frontline and its relatives have been so widely used that the fleas are laughing at us behind their backs. I couldnt find your example of the flea traps. P.s.I havent yet hoovered so the DE is still in the carpets. Thank you for this helpful article. 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. Or did I just waste my time with that and actually need pure 100% DE? Hi Karen, yes it can. Diatomaceous earth can and will kill fleas in your home, says Ramsey. there are so many articles about the health benefits to humans. Because of its potential risks to pets, talk to your veterinarian before using food-grade diatomaceous earth for flea control in your home. All I can say is thank you thank you thank you. Oh, I also started taking the Kyolic 101 and it really does make me feel good too. . For example, they took 50 (Fifty) 6 to 9 month old cats, infected them with heartworms and fleas, applied the product, and then they kill all 50 of these young, innocent beings to do their autopsy for the FDA test results. I will be sharing this on my facebook page, I think everyone needs to know there are safer solutions to pest control than just spraying chemicals. Im attacking the fleas on all fronts! I have bites all over me and no end in sight. I thought maybe it takes a while for the cat to get rid of the dirt from their coat? and when I put it all around house, when do you vacuum it up? She has a strong interest in crafting content that will inspire and help pet parents make informed decisions. And if new ones hatch will they go into furniture fabric instead and lay new eggs? Will use on carpeting also. So far there have only been 2 or 3 in each dish for the 24 hour period. Maybe looking for a second opinion on my case in particular. I would love to know more about this! I hope that helps, looking forward to your success story in the next week or two. Can I mix DE with borax when I put it down on the floors and carpet? I dont recommend using the DE directly on your pets. Tip: Put the DE in a plastic container, punch some small holes in the lid and apply it like a salt shaker. We have a book shelf with books and some of the kids toys.. how do we know if the fleas have gotten into the books? Hi Marty, diatomaceous earth will work for chiggers and a great defender is keeping grass mowed regularly. In warmer regions, multiple generations may occur each year. Some good trap crops include radishes, giant Chinese mustard, collards, and bok choy. Help! Still getting fleas off of him. Is this safe to use? So, of course, now i have them all over the house as well! Ive found them on their heads and other areas Im not sure how to use the powder there without getting it into their eyes. Diatomaceous earth - Diatomaceous earth is a non-toxic powder consisting of ground fossils, marine life and fresh water organisms. My pups (7 & 4 lbs) run around through the DE snow. Hi Linda! He (the stray cat Boo) weighs 9 lbs. Just make sure its food grade, put some in a plastic container with a lid (put holes in it) and use it like a salt shaker to apply the DE over your floors (the small holes will ensure a fine, even spread). It is a pleasure, I enjoy helping the community! For pest control purposes, diatomaceous earth is generally used as a barrier repellent to hard-bodied insects. You recommended to leave DE for 12 hours before vacuuming up. There is powder everywhere. Ive read through some of the comments, clearly I am using WAY too much. You shouldnt need too much but the good news is that its fairly cheap so you could even store the leftovers in a dry area for future use. However, on that note, I dont usually recommend DE for direct application on pets as it can dry out their skin. Now, Im interested in using Borax. etc., etc., etc. I read in a couple of your comments saying fleas on humans are not that common (or something along that line). what about them inhaling while they sleep.. or am I over thinking :^), Hi Laura, definitely mix it up. Natasha, thank you for providing this site. Didnt think anymore about it. Thank you. I know i have owned dogs and cats all my life and never used this for flea control. It was such a pain to clean up as it was on the couches, carpets, beds, cushions on the table chairs, you name it. Thanks for this DE info. I am concerned because I have two elderly (15 year olds) cats, one is asthmatic, and I frequently babysit my grand-cat who is 4, who has allergies and so, licks himself a great deal. The only way I find a flea is visual inspection by hand and I always catch the little buggers. That will accelerate the process. Was a mission to find this product, but we were able to purchase it at Lowes. How long will it take for the nematodes to kill the ants. Also, Im thinking of just leaving some under the places my cats cant reach, like under the stove. If you apply to the pets coat just dont go nuts with too much or too often. 3) DE kills any critter with an exoskeleton (insects/bugs/spiders), snails and slugs. Here is everything you need to know about using diatomaceous earth for fleas so that you can make an informed decision about whether it is the right choice for your home and pets. Im looking forward to seeing what effect it has on the dogs, especially the big one who also has a big flea allergy. 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. can i apply this to my dogs/cats i hear every day is a no.but how about once a month in place of topicals. Put it on my dogs and also see a huge difference. ft. up to 10 acres. Bought a 10lb bag on amazon for 25 bucks, think i was ripped off but if it works ill be happy. Its a pleasure and I am glad you have had such good success with DE. Keep out of their eyes though. We did have a few questions that we cant seem to find answers for, though. I recommend using it around the house, not so much for direct application. I did it the first night with the windows open but the breeze made it circulated and i wheezed for a day, but that has gone and I have put a light layer on 3 days running, then vacuuming the next evening and am happy to say I have not been bitten in 2 days. Before this, I used a mixture do baking soda and salt. So! If I can help in any other way, please let me know! Having a difficult time doing so. Landscape Design and Educational Consultation. The fun with the especially evil cat fleas! She doesnt like contact unless she initiates it, so giving her a dawn bath to give her immediate relief is out of the question unfortunately.). hi i found small infestation of bed bugs in my bedroom , i did deep cleaning , i sprayed bed bug killer spray couple of time ! I tried excessive vacuuming and boric powder. Honestly, I have never used DE internally so I cannot comment. Hey Leon! I recommend DE over boric acid, as it is easily acquired and cheap. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a whitish sand-like powder composed of a type of fossilized single-celled algae called diatoms. Hi, I have enjoyed reading your articles. Product photos via Arbico Organics, BotaniGard, and Bug Sales. 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. I also wanted to ask.the DE my husband got is food grade mixed with bentonite clay (Red Lakes brand).is that sufficient? Do I need a special comb? . Does it? I didnt think so. Then to take it a step further, put out a couple DIY flea traps each night (see my article on this, just browse to the fleas category at the top of the page). The place I bought it told it was very safe to use on them & the house. I am curious though as to what all I need to treat? Hi, Why do you advise not rubbing DE on pets directly? Hey Lacey! 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