Hey Shannon! Hi Ginette! Hello, I just did a treatment with D.E. Is it because at night some rooms have lights on? And whats the best way to apply it on the carpets so it dont make so much dust? Im pretty sure the fleas my cats have bite me more often than them. It is a pleasure! The bag of DE with insecticide is already open and I wouldnt want to waste it. If you are going to use both, make sure you bath him first and then apply the spot on only afterwards. We sleep in my bedroom except my older child said he couldnt sleep well unless in his bed. I am open to try DE but just am scared for my sons safety. Hi Kathy, agreed, white is better. ? Even though she was only in our home for a day prior to starting her Revolution, we are looking for something to treat our apartment, as we dont want anymore popping up. He wont even come into the bedroom now! Hi Carrol! I was just wondering if the DE washes out of things easily. 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. This is so that DE is always on the floor to kill the fleas. I also make a facial mud mask 3 or 4 times a week. Some plants to consider intercropping include dill, bunching onions, or marigolds. For pet flea treatment, you can use a spot on or check out my best flea treatment for dogs article on this site for a few natural methods. 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. I am not sure if it will hurt snakes but if they stay away from it, it wont affect them. Couple of questions. I actually went ahead and did the things I had read specifically in your article (taking into account with the holidays you may not be able to reply soon). I decided to get the pure stuff and use the red lakes stuff for outside pests. This article will help you choose the right Diatomaceous Earth Vs Nematodes For Fleas with more ease. As long as it is not inhaled by people or pets, this substance is a safe way to manage fleas and other insects. Hi Mandy! and I swear the fleas have multiplied. I havent sprinkled it onto my area rug but I did around the bed and wall door crevices. Beauvaria bassiana is a fungal pathogen whose spores can kill flea beetle larvae. Good luck! We have one large dog and the fleas have gotten extremely bad to the point he has missing patches of fur, and they are on his face and biting the insides of his ears. Can I rub DE on my cat? My apt though is another issue. I intend to get some and use it in my pets beds and in my yard. My daughter used de, a bit too heavy and vacuum doesnt work and wet rag does help. Kimball. In conclusion, using this simple and natural powder can do wonders for household flea problems. Sprinkle it on your main crop and around the base of the plants. And they are spread throughout the body. The diatomaceous earth powder works well in dry conditions. The places I need to apply it I would be walking over it all day and night. He sits in the wash basin, and when he gets out, leaves lots of flea poo/blood behind. Ill turn off the a/c while I dust with DE, should I cover the computers with plastic or something? My sister offered her husbands Shop-Vac for me to use which I thought might be a good idea. I double up duct tape so that both sides are sticky, sprinkle DE on one side and stick it in our windowsills. I suggest you brush it into the carpet, leave it for 2-3 days, vacuum it up and repeat if necessary. Intercropping companion plants helps deter flea beetles from the host plant. However, I am in the process of writing an article on using a mix of tea tree oil and water to do just that, stay tuned for it . I suggest that you use DE for your carpets, etc, and a spot on (or just a warm bath with soap) for your dogs . Hi Jean, super glad to hear that it worked for you, and thanks for taking the time to share your experience . Boom! Do you have a picture of what you use to spread the DE in your house? I really appreciate it and I am certain that many will benefit from your knowledge and experience! Would this work for ticks? at the end of cleaning a dusted (with an applicator) the entire coop pen and both goats (not the chicks) I will dust again in a week (at this time I plan to wash the chickens) Question: ongoing how often do dust? Hi Patty, thanks for checking out all my articles Yeah you can do that, or just hire a shop vac perhaps? Another thing to keep in mind is that DE only kills adult fleas. 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. 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. I am freaked out by all of this. My cats are miserable! I work 10am to 7pm and so I cant vacuum very often? Ive spread the DE outside my door way to but it doesnt seem to be doing much good. My question is, how will DE affect electronics? is a fairly large oriental rug (which is one of the nicest things I own), so I am a little leery of putting something on it, for fear it would make it powdery and/or affect the colors ? Hey Amanda! Please help me! My suggestion is that you do that, then give your doggy a bath in warm water and dawn soap (I have an article on this, check it out under the fleas category). Hope that helps and thanks for stopping by. Heya! Aside from possible respiratory risks, I could see it as being a hazard to the gastrointestinal tract, explains Dr. Susan Jeffrey, a veterinarian at Truesdell Animal Care Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Hi Mary! I have limited income so I have had to do this in stages. Can the cats be around when the DE is settling into the carpet etc? Leave the area. He said AHA! Hi Natasha Im going to get some DE tomorrow and vet recommended treatment for my cats. Yeah it is pretty bad, unfortunately companies across many industries perfect horrible tests (e.g. 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. My recommendation is that you really rub it into your carpets (I use a broom) and after leaving it for the day, vacuum it up and repeat if necessary. The whole family, as well as the dog, takes about 2 teaspoons in water each day, as animals can draw little critters to humans. & it seems to be starting to help.. Hey Susie! Here are a few easy steps that you can follow to get rid of fleas in your home using diatomaceous earth. However, if you really want a number, I would say that after a couple hard freezes its unlikely that there will be many fleas around. I have been using this on my two cats flea problem. Also, remember to uncover your plants once they start to flower, so pollinators are able to do their work to ensure that you have a harvest of veggies! Natasha, thanks for the great info. Fot application on my carpets I used a small seive with a handle for hard to reach spots, and an old hand crank sifter, probably 50+ yrs old, and it worked beautifully depositing finely sifted powder on the larger areas. Diatomaceous earth is likely best for environmental treatment when used in conjunction with products that get applied directly to the pet, like flea preventatives, says Falk. Kitty has since been booted outside, I cant handle the bugs. Good luck! Hey Nancy! Hi Kristi! I use a spray bottle, with a 1:2 ratio of DE:Water. This is definitely an option as boron based products are very effective for flea control, and I have personally used borax powder to kill fleas around my home over the past couple years (with great success). DE is also virtually non-toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates, scientists say. Then I will shop vac and go over it again with more DE or borax and flea traps. If not, do you have any suggestions? These are spread out in a dry powder form and used to control Snails, Slugs, Earwigs, Thrips and Aphids. Hi George, sure thing. I had my kids take all linens and clothes and put them in garbage bags. Do you apply it all over, or only the back of the neck, and how often? I only recommend using DE that specifically mentions food grade. Any help would be appreciated. There is powder everywhere. Hi Shari! My question is, how often should I reapply? Hi, I have read your article closely and am going to be doing a treatment very soon. Thanks. 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. 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. You can use this on plants and the ground and it is suggested that it be applied in the morning hours. Hi Rhonda! Yes, provided its food grade and you vacuum it up (otherwise it can be a bit dehydrating to her body), that will be fine. We want to treat it before we move furniture in nd have 8 days and were thinking of Leaving the de down the entire time. Do you think this will work ok? Great article. Of course, you still want to get rid of them asap so that you dont encounter those nasty bites, trust me when I tell you I know how horrible they can be. Hi Natasha! We still have fleas! They should beware of any product that says that it should be applied directly to the pet.. Hu, some very useful comments on here! Older transplants may resist pest pressure and recover more quickly if they suffer damage. . All of our floors are tile except for a few area rugs. Leave it down for 2-3 days and while its down, put those flea traps in place for night time. Hope that helps! Good luck! Hi Linda! Hi Lisa! I have never used that type of DE but it should be safe, just do some research please. Didnt think anymore about it. Fleas can live on humans but its not their preferred target. This will aggravate the fleas and get them moving about in preparation for your natural flea powder attack. I sprinkle it on the dog. My fiance and I take it in water daily and have noticed it helps our general health. Only did carpets, furniture, & beds. How can I get rid of the fleas on her. But it doesnt have to only be ingested to be effective. Your article was very informative! Hi Andrea! Hi Claudia! Thanks and thanks for taking the time to write this. Parasitic Nematodes need to be applied in the evening and watered in well. If you prefer to use DIY products for your four-legged family member, youve probably read about diatomaceous earth for fleas. Luckily, there are a few natural food stores in the area that carry DE. I had been suffering from pesticide resistant mutant fleas for about almost a month now. Its an absolute pleasure, glad you have found it useful I recommend getting about 10lb but since they do come in different sizes, I recommend getting enough to finely dust each room in your house. I suggest getting it and teaching the fleas in your house who is the real boss . Keep it up! Thank you so much, Evie. I cant even walk across my bedroom without getting bit 3 or 4 times on my feet and ankles. The whole thing clogged up and stopped twirling round I had to pull it all apart after a minute or so. Will either of these methods get rid of Chiggers??? Hey Kim! I havent seen any mention of Home Depot or Lowes. We left the DE for 3 days and vacuumed, except under the beds where the cats hangout. within a week I caught hundreds and hundreds of fleas. Do you put it on and leave it (and if so does this harm them if they start to lick the DE/clean themselves? We have never had a problem with fleas in our home or biting us in the two years since we rescued him. I again have a flea problem from rescuing a kitten we found outside (my 2 cats are strictly indoor but this lil gem has spread her unwelcomed itchy invaders thruout her new home and play mates. I thought they would dry up the eggs and larvae too. Its a pleasure, glad you found it useful. 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. Hi Natasha! Extra light? Hi Jane! We have hardwood floors, how is the best way to get rid of fleas on these types of floors, using DE? DE will kill any larvae it comes into contact with but it will not kill the eggs. Food grade means that its 100% safe, even for eating. As I said, I don;t have pets so this is new to me. 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. Just made sure its food grade please. Will fleas hide in areas that I did not treat such as the old workbench, loaded with tools, and the boxed artificial Christmas tree?? Can I use it on furniture and mattresses too? Hope that helps. I dont know why you said it wasnt safe for kittens and small animals because it definitely is. 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. Even so, I am careful about putting too much of it on my pets because it dehydrates the skin. I would like to expound a little further on this dish soap thing. You are 100% correct! My name is Natasha, and I have been helping people with their insect problems since 2012. Hey Hope, thanks for your detailed comment, really helps me understand what needs to be done While I dont live in Canada, I have done a little research and I recommend you try Terra Greenhouses or Herbies, not too sure if they are near you. Hi Christine! I even give my kitties a flea bath. After spending a fortune in flea foggers and adding way too much toxicity to the environment the fleas are as bad as ever! I was concerned the DE would affect his breathing or cause respiratory problems since he is so little and the DE is dehydrating . Second? Hi Natasha, I did a search of this page for the term Red Earth with no results. (My DE is food grade, but I have had it for a year). We have two little dogs, and my question is how long do I have to leave the bedroom close in order for the dogs not to approach the area and should when I vacuum the entire bedroom after the treatment. Hello! Since DE is effective vs a number of pests, its definitely the right option in your case, even for bed bug problems. I put tons of de all over the hallway, in the rugged bedrooms, the sofa, the hardwood floors, EVERYWHERE and i think i still have the same or more fleas. While DE that contains lower amounts of crystalline silica (less than one percent) are likely fairly safe, some DE contains higher amounts of crystalline silica and are potentially hazardous.. Apologies for the delay in my response, just catching up on commments atm. I am normally not bothered by them but this year I am terribly, my dog also sleeps on my bed with me, so sprinkle on the mattress and then put the sheets on, leaving the DE on there? And in my laundry, there are black specks in my clothes? Hi Cate, DE wont kill the eggs but yes, you can definitely do that , Hi! Sincerely thank you!!!! I am still finding fleas. Well, research shows that once the fleas come into contact with the powder, they usually die about 4 hours later. This is a valuable cultural control. Ive been rescuing/ rehoming cats for 15 years. Help! While the cats are doing much better (only 1 a day), and I think the house is doing better, I continue to catch fleas in my boys room. for the entire day (a minimum of about 4 hours). However, she sleeps on my bed; she has for 10 years and there is no changing that. 2. You can use this on plants and the ground and it is suggested that it be applied in the morning hours. Regarding your hardwood floors, you can try leaving a few DIY flea traps out at night, they are very effective. Hey Eileen! There is some evidence that environmental application of diatomaceous earth to the indoor environmentincluding carpets and cat scratcherscan kill fleas in the environment, says Dr. Elizabeth Falk, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist at Cornell University Veterinary Specialists in Stamford, Connecticut. I plan to reapply it every couple of days for a few weeks to ensure I catch any eggs that hatch, but just wanted to write in how happy and restful I feel being able to relax on my sofa with my tea and a movie and sleep without fear of nips in the night. Pretty sure they meant dogs not drugs, auto correct is bad, it even got you a couple times in your blog. New hatches develop into adults and then go looking for food and thats when they get the powder dust on them. Hi Julia! I also use just the DE food grade alone on carpets, floors and bedding. Your pets health information at your fingertips, 2022 Great Pet Media. Many thanks! This product is everything the previous reviewers stated and then some. Hi Jan, yes that is fine! I used boms and everything out there on the market. Hi Lee! According to Extension.org, it should be applied frequently (two to three times per week) to be used effectively on flea beetles. Hello Thank you for putting together this helpful web site. Hi Cheryl! Again sorry for the essay and I will definitely update you on this. Anyway, I am wondering how much I ought to do to make sure I dont have anymore fleas in my own house? I dont recommend dusting him with DE too often as it can dehydrate him slightly (in some cases). Im moving out soon so Im just making sure that the cat is flea free for our new house! Have a good one! I would love to know more about this! Please help! Hope that helps! 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. Safe for Humans & Pets which should arrive in 2 days time. How long should I leave it on them before I bath them or just leave it on them. If you do have an infestation, take action immediately to avoid further damage, and to remediate this threat to the health of your plants. Is there a specific brand youd recommend? Hello! Read our complete guide to using beneficial nematodes here. Have you tried making a few DIY flea traps? Should we wait or do something before applying them since we used DE? Get practical pet health tips, articles, and insights from our veterinary community delivered weekly to your inbox. 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. 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. I highly recommend that you rub the powder into the carpets with a broom to make sure it reaches the fleas. its certainly better than before ! I also want to hook up a radio loud, to keep them thinking someone is home, or whatever they say to do, to keep them hatching. I have fleas on my bed and in my bedding. Thanks! I am really picky about stuff even DE being around. Hi Diane! Alexis Morin is an avid gardener who resides on and manages a horse ranch in north Texas. My yard is too large to consider treating, so I want to treat my dog. I wonder if I have to throw away a lot of stuffs. Could you tell me if I need another type? Also, I asked her about the concentration, and she said that there were no other ingredients listed on the packaging other than 100% DE. Let our authors & experts know what you think. My backyard nearly looks like it has snowed (I live in Florida and its September!). I used de from lowes on my carpet in the living room, I just did some research on their website and it says its not food grade. Thanks! Using DE heavily while the pets have been away. Remember, the good bugs are free labor . Is is safe to put a small amount of DE (food grade) on Boo, directly on his fur?? Do you recommend using DE on the yard (cement, fake grass, patio stones)? 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. Country fleas are as big as horses lol. Took it to the laundromat, washed and dried everything on high heat. Adults find a healthy host and begin chowing down after a long winters nap. Hi Sharon! Hi, is it okay to just leave the powder in your carpet for a long time? Have you any advice? 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. My oldest and biggest dog has gotten the worst of it. Both ideas will work, best of luck! Glad that you have had success with DE and thank you for sharing! Thank you! After reading some reviews, went out and bout a big bag for only $14.99. Ive been fighting fleas for awhile. I bought a bag of DE for fleas and got it home and its brown, will this work for fleas or does it have to be the white DE? And if new ones hatch will they go into furniture fabric instead and lay new eggs? Hope that helps, best wishes for your future baby! As a bonus, brush it into the carpet, etc. Powder can get everywhere. Hey Victoria! Were stlll getting bites! I was pounced on by many fleas while on the deck for just a couple minutes. You can use it for inside the house (carpets, etc.). Hi Brantley! I made the traps Wednesday night and put them in the boys rooms and my room. Anyway, I cant understand why all of a sudden we have a major flea infestation. I tried a natural spray I found at hardware store without luck. My basement has a concrete floor with 1 large rug and 1 small piece of extra carpet. Ugh! Hope that helps. obviousloy you can not put it on the walls, would it still suck the moisture out, without being applied directly on the canvas? I had used de last year for flea control and i will never use anything else since this worked wonders and did rid my flea infestation. Although the DE should be fine around your dogs (the food grade is completely safe), you can keep them out for this time period. Thanks for your articles, I read almost all of them on several bugs, different treatments, products, traps and etc. However, there are a few considerations (health, etc.) Is it okay to live and walk around on the carpets that have been dusted? Since then we have moved so there could have been a few stragglers. Do i put this on her fur. So Im trying the DE approach. My husband is bringing home the advantage today and i started laying DE in the closed off portion of the basement. Hi Alice! Many Thanks!! i plan on using the DE treatment left for 24 hours, then vacuum, followed by carpet cleaning every 3-5 days. Why does this matter? First, let me apologize because this will likely get lengthy because I am super stressed and need to get it out. And the puppy is the same way. I really dont want to enter that room until I know that they are all dead. The place I bought it told it was very safe to use on them & the house. Lastly, dont use it on your pets. I set up a trap in every room in my home. (My house will be empty, no pets.). I am sure that it will help, thanks for stopping by and best of luck! 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. Let me know if you have any more questions! Bathe her once per week lately, never find fleas on her. Real Cheap, $9.00 for 4lbs plastic tub, or they had large plastic pages for $12.00 many pet stores carry it too but be prepared to pay 25.00 for small cantainer. Joys of having such a wide audience i guess hehe. The label states that its organic and OMRI approved for organic gardening. Would love to hear your thoughts on our process and the likelihood that we got rid of everything. Just make sure its the pure, food grade variation and it might be worth your while to get with your vet first Good luck! These are the insect that are affected by DE; Ants, fire ants, caterpillars, cut worms, army worms, fleas, ticks, cockroaches, snails, spiders, termites, scorpions, silverfish, lice, mites, flies, centipedes, earwigs, slugs, aphids, Japanese beetles (grub stage), bed bugs, fruit flies, corn earworm, cucumber beetles, corn borer, sting bugs, squash vine borers, thrips, loopers, etc., etc. I also bet that your pets love you for it hehe . Another benefit of diatomaceous earth is that it has been found to help with joint pain as well as healing wounds. I hope you dont mind if I offer some answers/suggestions/info for some of the previous posters questions: 1) DE goes a long way. So we put mum into a big, lighted and carpeted walk-in closet. One question on DE U said to keep smaller animals away and mentioned puppies. Remember to rub it into the carpets, etc. . You can apply it, leave it for a couple days and after vacuuming it up, repeat (if you still find fleas). 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. We were going to do terminix because they guarantee application to kill active and new fleas that hatch but afraid of long term side effects to lungs etc for us our children and pets. I suggest applying when when you see fleas, unless you find the application and cleanup entertaining . He wants to be fussed, but will only tolerate it when he is half asleep. Hi Natasha. I put DE all around my bed and removed the bedskirt, but they are directly jumping onto me and my blankets :-(. Thank you!! Lisa's Landscape & Design I will add this to the article when I get some time as you make a good point . 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. Also, I always recommend a bagged vacuum cleaner; using a HEPA type bag helps keep dust and other particles from being sent back into your room as you use the machine. My answer is that it should be enough to finely cover the surface and if you are unsure, a little more is better. in the floors as it can usually get in there and kill more then just fleas. The powder should not be applied directly to pets unless you are specifically instructed to do so by your veterinarian. Yeah ideally you should use a shop vac or something with just a regular bag (nothing fancy). Please share it with your friends! I am wondering if you have ever heard of that brand. Hi Janet! We have way too many dogs beds for 2 dogs! Should the Nematodes be applied a period of time before applying DE? 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). Other than those outlets, remember that you can definitely purchase it from your local shops in your area. Yum! Its capacity to overwinter in soil and plant debris makes it challenging to manage, and very sneaky. Looking forward to hearing your experiences! Yeah I would advise against letting your cat drink from it, but i think that as soon as she tries, he will taste the soapy liquid and hopefully stop, so maybe just keep an eye on him in the beginning. I would certainly order food grade if need be, but in the meantime the fleas have to be dealt with. Our beds are wrapped in mattress cover protectors after we vacuumed them of DE. Trying the tealight method now these last few nights which seems to help some, will try to order some DE online that were mentioned here in the and try that soon. Thanks for your kind words, they are appreciated! Nothing seems to be helping. I have lots and lots of fleas jumping about and have been using your tealight traps at night (theyre great!). Is it ok to sprinkle near the headzone of my bed? my vet treated with a pill, and all seem to be dead however, i am convinced i need to treat my home to prevent any future problems. Thank you. Let me know how that goes. . We have 7 cats- and we advantaged 6 of them and frontlined 1. Natasha, many times you mentioned dawn dish soap for killing fleas on the animals. Hi Victoria! Please also consider sharing my blog with your friends . Long story short It didnt work, so I redid everything, still no grass. I apply it with my hands, they get a little dry but nothing a good wash and some lotion wont cure. I am pretty sure I used it directly on my cats fur as well as all over the house. $9.97 for a bag at Home depot 100% diatomaceous earth. FYI: my house is a complete dusty mess! OH! Then mopped all hard surfaces with soapy water and gave the dog a spot on treatment. I sit and pull these specks out one by one. 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