Hi. I havent tried the DE yet. Much better than using unsafe poisons etc. I live in a old house with two small dogs that get flea treatments on the 10th of each month. It does a wonderful job of killing fleas when you . Better to clean it up?? If I leave it on overnight then vaccum is it safe for my cats to be walking around on it? Then mopped all hard surfaces with soapy water and gave the dog a spot on treatment. Just wanted to say thanks for the article. We had a few weeks of constant cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, and washing laundry before we got back to normal. The DE was the only thing I felt safe using around my family and pets. 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. Hi Julie! However, if you do it infrequently, feel free to do it. Even opening the door means I get reinfested inside the apartment. It did raise a tremendous dust cloud. Hi Kelly, if it is food grade, then yes. As I said, I don;t have pets so this is new to me. Thanks! It even develops collagen in some folks faces. I caution about using a vacuum every day to vacuum up DE because mine was badly damaged (heavy duty shop vac) and the wall outlet turned back. Good luck! I live in Canada and SomeHome Hardware Stores carry it Red Lake Earth R.L.E. 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 bathed and removed fleas and treated him with Frontline. I have a small apartment with no doors inside besides the bathroom so it is difficult to put the cats somewhere specific. Hi Gail, sorry for the late response. I thought maybe it takes a while for the cat to get rid of the dirt from their coat? The idea is to provide a tempting treat for the insects so they will focus on the trap crop instead of the main crop. Is this gonna hurt them? Dont do it too often though because it can dry their skin. He was loaded with fleasgot the flea med but he still has them and now my dog had some too.ahhhh. So! The house fells incredibly clean, but our dog is still scratching herself after we placed a flea collar on her and my cat (cat isnt scratching). Also when using on animals be careful not to get it into their eyes or breathing parts. Yes, lavender oil repels fleas so you can use that if you like. 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. If we keep him dusted about once a week, will it keep him flea free? Hi Wayne! Also I have been worried to let the cats into the main house, will the frontline rid them? Go easy on DE on their fur. Hi Vicki, it depends on the size, its not so much the age. Any help/Advice would be tremendously appreciated as Im ready to put a bullet in my head! Just be careful with essential oils btw, it is often rather hard on their liver. The only thing that you need to keep an eye on is that your cat doesnt bring fleas up to your living areas which can potentially spread them around, something you definitely want to avoid. 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. Electlady Hi just wanted to comment and say that I have 2 Boston Terriers . I then tried DE a week ago, left it down for 3 days before vacuuming and it seemed to kill a lot of fleas. They havent itched or had any side effects but Im not sure how to to wait till reapplication. Check the cords for eggs as well. Food Grade (this is important) DE will not be toxic, you can safely use it. Hi Jon! Also it removes the dusting often created by using it in powder form which is beneficial to allergy/asthma sufferers. Saw one of them buggers dance around me as I sprayed. Just rub it in and leave for about a day before vacuuming it up, that way it wont go to waste. Good luck, please share this article on Facebook if you appreciated my help . My indoor cat has fleas and now Im scratching but Im hoping it is just from paranoiaIve been reading up on natural ways to get rid of those nasty things and I came across an essential oil recipe that I was going to try but you said essential oils arent good for cats. Alternatively, you could always water down the area and mop it up, since it didnt sound like it was on stuff like carpets, etc. Hi Kathy, it probably will be fine, just keep an eye on him. I plan spreading the food grade DE on the carpeting in the rest of the house, let it sit for 24 hours then vacuum, then re apply. We finally decided to try food grade DE. So although you may need to clean up that filter a couple times during the process, it should be fine. I also use this for flea control and for personal use. Hello! Since its rather cheap the only real challenge is finding time to do it but I promise you that it will be worth it as it works great . Hope you enjoy! Diatomaceous earth powder is the most common form and it usually comes in bags, but is also available in jars and bottles. Do your best to keep tall weeds and old piles of leaves out of the garden where these insect pests may overwinter. Hi Teri! Thanks! He seems fine not bitin or scratching, he sits about 5 feet off the ground mostly. I tried refined salt, several bombs and what not. 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. Its in a yellow bag, 4lbs. It is best used in conjunction with some DIY flea traps, put out at night (article on this blog), as well as a good spot on (such as Frontline) for your pets. I cant even walk across my bedroom without getting bit 3 or 4 times on my feet and ankles. Let me know how it goes and I will help you further where necessary! Safer brand. I put in in my backyard today. I treated the dog and now the fleas are eating me alive in my bed every night. In Canada, some Feed Stores stock the Red Lake brand. Since DE is commonly used in your carpets, it can be a bit difficult to clean up. 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? Have a good one! How often should I repeat the treatments since I seem to be getting newly hatched ones so soon after the treatment? Hey Cheryl! Yum! I removed her from the room and placed her in a smaller room that had already been treated. Additionally, this substance is very cheap and can be purchased at most supermarkets. The area Im treating is vacant and has no carpet. I suggest getting it and teaching the fleas in your house who is the real boss . I have carpet only in the bedrooms and closet, can I sprinkle DE on my hardwood floors and tile? Hope that helps! I then proceed to shake it wherever needed, I recommend that you do the same. Going to put it outside when it isnt raining. The places I need to apply it I would be walking over it all day and night. See the table below to identify some common cruciferous feeders (cole crops like cabbage, kale, and Brussels sprouts) versus solanaceous feeders (nightshade family including tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplant). But what exactly is it? Although food-grade DE is safer for home use than filter grade, there are still potential safety hazards for pets and humans, especially if its inhaled. Pet food allergies are very common, especially if their food has any type of corn variation or soy in it. No, you cannot mix water with the DE but I suppose you could wash it off, not recommended though as it will takes ages hehe. Lets start with a very common question that many people ask on a regular basis; what is it and is it safe to use? Can I use it around my 2.5 month old puppy. Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it! Then the cats will come back and treat themselves. My kitty has tapeworm, and is never going outside again because all she does is eat grass. Hi, You also mentioned that DE isnt advisable for smaller pets, like puppies, as it could be dangerous. Its better to treat fleas on your dog or remove fleas on your cats by using alternative methods. I have a bad flea problem in my basement where I let some cats stay in there for the winter. Hello again. Hi Michael, nah just wipe those down, just focus DE on the floors and any fabric. Do I have to wash everything down?? Hi Deniece! It is a pleasure! Hi Rick! We did have a few questions that we cant seem to find answers for, though. If you want to be really safe, repeat your DE treatments in those areas once every two weeks and you will be flea free . Do you have a particular recommendation for us? I suggest applying when when you see fleas, unless you find the application and cleanup entertaining . My 4 yr old has been eaten alive. It was put in small rugs that can be washed in washer. If you want to learn more, check out my article on the topic under the fleas category (top menu). And I am finding that the labels I am reading says 100% pure freshwater DE is that what I want? We have fleas in a vacation home so we cannot vacuum for one month straight. Use to use garlic but it seems to upset tummys. Last spring, my husband I planted the most perfect potato patch. If people are unsure of this product, let me tell you it works. Its an old remedy touted by June Lockhart of Lassie fame, and not only does it help with fleas but also invigorates the health of my cats. It never seems to get better. This is not due to toxicity or anything like that, it is just because they have small noses and it can get clogged up. If you have any concerns, let me know and I will assist you personally . But now Im worried I may have harmed all my babies . I live by myself so I sprinkle the carpet and just leave it on there. Hi Deb I have been using DE for some time for internal consumption for myself and my cats as it is a brilliant wormer for pets and a marvellous health benefit for all sorts of internal problems etc etc. Hi Teresa! Im going to try the food grade DE option now after reading your article, but was wonderingonce I sprinkle it on the carpets and furniture, can I still walk around on the carpets and use the furniture like normal? Its July and we wear tights/with socks in the house because we cant wear shorts. Hi Natasha, I did a search of this page for the term Red Earth with no results. Im terrified of going out there because my angles and legs are so scarred from continuous bites (they must like Chinese food hahaha) everytime I open my front door I see some jumping around. Let me know if you have any other questions! But yes, I have heard the same things. Ive also been mixing 1 teaspoon with their wet food twice a week and its cleared all the worms out bc they are gaining weight and their fur has never looked or felt better!!!!!!! Hi. Sprinkle it on your main crop and around the base of the plants. It was a lot easier to get it distributed evenly. Let me know how it goes, would be happy to help you sort this out. Its a pleasure, please share it on Facebook . your article has been very helpful, thank yu so much. It worked its way into the bloodstream so when she was bitten by both fleas and mites, they died. We treat regular inside & out & our indoor cat sometimes I think they are gone but then traps filled in the am.HELP Please!!! I recommend placing it for about a day and vacuuming it up afterwards. Yes, you dont need to keep washing them to kill fleas if you have DE in place, just make sure its food grade. I thank you in advance for any further help in this matter and I thank you for this wonderful site and information already gathered. Thank you so much for this! Fleas like a certain amount of heat. Or no??? You inspire me . While sitting and chatting, a flea jumped onto my arm. Since this substance also absorbs water and humidity, it also keeps things nice and dry. My oldest looks like he hashas chicken pox cuz they love him so much. 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. Its all over the downstairs. 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). The DE particles stick to the lipids on the epicuticle (protective layer), which disrupt the lipid barrier, allowing water to exit the insect., But most pet experts are not optimistic about the use of diatomaceous earth for flea control. However if it says 100% DE. Ive made an old bulk size spice bottle to have more control of where and how much I put down! Though imperfect produce is often just as delicious as a potato or tomato with a pristine skin plucked from a plant with unnibbled leaves, do you really want to share those crops with the neighbors? Good point about the food grade DE and where to locate it, Thank you for pointing that out! The irritation is making him even more anxious. Thank you so much, Evie. So I have my dog take a summer vacation to my daughter while I take care of the unwanted guest that is residing on my carpet. You can repeat application every couple days (the stuff is very cheap) and vacuum it up each time after waiting a couple hours. Hi Nic! I am still finding fleas. Does not say anything about FOOD GRADE. I found that clearing their tear duct (just the area at the inner corner outside the eye) with a damp tissue brings them some welcome relief. Hi Joseph! I do not want the fleas re infesting my bedroom and was wondering if you had any suggestions to get rid of these last few. 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.) I didnt even think of using it in my home for the fleas until I read your comment. It lists the ingredients on the bag as 85% DE silicon dioxide, 10% Other element oxides, 5% moisture. I tried sprinkling borax which may have helped a bit but not much then cloves and tea trea oil, the cloves really helped in my bath but the second I sat on my sofa I was being bitten again within an hour or so, so after a few restless nights I found your site last weekend and went to my local vitamin shop and got a bucket of food grade diatomaceous earth. I used boms and everything out there on the market. Thanks for putting the info about DE on the web, so much better than all the poisons out there. Hi we have fleas in our house and after I bombed twice and used flea killer spray for homes we still have them I went out and bought DE at tractor supply it the red lake brand and its food grade but what Im reading from posts it should be white in color this is brown in color Im just wondering if it will still kill the fleas? DE does help if your dog has worms. So many great insights shared by yourself and your many commenters! I saw a comment above about garlic being toxic to dogs. Is method dangerous for a vacuum equiped with a HEPA filterwill it kill the vacuum? It is used by hotels to control bed bug infestations also. You can find DE at hardware stores. Will either of these methods get rid of Chiggers??? Keep up the great work! is it safe to sleep in that room ? Heya! Alternatively, I have noticed that a number of garden and hardware shops are starting to stock them, perhaps give a couple near your location a call. Physical controls aim to prevent the pests from accessing your crops. I seem to see some conflicting info about how long to leave the DE before vacuumingranging from 3 days to 1 week. The only way I find a flea is visual inspection by hand and I always catch the little buggers. I had some fleas jumping on me this morning in the kitchen while making my coffee, I plan on vacuuming when I get home this afternoon. Fleas have reproductive cycles so hang with the DE and vacuum-treat, vacuum-treat. We have been doing the best we can but the nightmare is that they wander off outside of our yard (we live in the country) and they come back full of fleas. Honestly, I have never used DE internally so I cannot comment. I have a indoor cat who has made herself comfortable outside lately, what a bad idea on my part. 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! Oh no! Finding a safe and effective flea preventative is essential for your pets health and comfort. For pest control purposes, diatomaceous earth is generally used as a barrier repellent to hard-bodied insects. I think I might have used a bit to much DE on my carpet, but I can live with that. Your best bet is to wash them gently in warm water and dawn soap, kills fleas instantly. Thanks. If Alexis is not in a pasture learning the names of all the growing green things, you can find her in her garden growing fruit, veggies, and flowers. Hi Kathy, thanks for your tips, love them! P.S: Leave the DE down for 2-3 days and brush it into carpets with a broom , I have tile and wood floorsonly one rug by front door and a rug in each bathroom. Can I use it outside in my yard and on my patio? I havent vacuumed yet, gonna wait 1 more day. And theyre all indoor cats! if I only treat 3 of the 5 rooms, then treat the other 2 immediately after finishing the first will the DE still be effective or the fleas just move? Hey Shannon! I found dead fleas on the carpet and on the hardwood floors. In fact, their relatively smaller size and proximity to the application surface may put them at a higher risk for experiencing side effects than the pet parent.. She sleeps on a pair of shorts of mine on the dresser, they were covered with this small gravel like dots. It also makes them invigorated! Hi Aileen! It arrived this afternoon and my husband has already scattered quite a bit of it around. If theres a flea any where near my son, they get on him. It has long been used in the control of fleas, bed bugs, ants, and other household pests. Also, I asked her about the concentration, and she said that there were no other ingredients listed on the packaging other than 100% DE. Did some googling, checked the dog and sure enough.fleas! Please also consider sharing my blog with your friends . Lots of clevises, cracks and fire places that hasnt been used for some years, seem to be offering a good places for these feline fleas, I am devastated at this point. What else can I do? There is virtually no reliable datalab or field studiesshowing it is useful at all for flea control in a homeeither powdered in the premises or ingested, says Dryden. Does using DE seem like an appropriate way to handle this situation? Hope that helps, best wishes for your future baby! ( its early November here in Wisconsin) and will continue with the DE if I feel the need. You might try that if you have one. Hi Susan, I have never tried to use both at once because to be quite frank, it is not necessary. Hope that helps. Hi we live in south of England, very close to forest area how often would we need to repeat treatment as a preventative? Hi Jean, super glad to hear that it worked for you, and thanks for taking the time to share your experience . Supposed to last 7-8 months but after 5 months, fleas were back so I bought a new one.Yes, it kills the fleas (eventually) but they bite FIRST. Hey Davy! I have a very hard time of finding food grade Diatomaceous Earth in a certain part of Canada. Our personal observations in field studies in Florida would indicate it is practically worthless. Please help suggest some way to apply my De in a less hellaceous manner. I have 5 cats and 2 dogs all live in the house. 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