Glad to hear that you are going to use DE in the house, combine that method with Frontline on the your pets like you mentioned and you will see fast results. ( Also onions are very bad as well). She believes that soil, like food, brings people together! Hope that helps, please share this article with your friends . Chihuahua mix? Besides being drying, why wouldnt it be good for pets that are smaller in mass? I highly recommend actually treating your garden (with lime, etc.) Thanks in advance for a response. Electlady Hi just wanted to comment and say that I have 2 Boston Terriers . For the fastidious gardener, this little beetle can cause a lot of frustration! I was thrilled and yes, it did work. If you dont, the first step will be to find out where the fleas are coming from, and deal with that with haste. I do not know what fleas actually look like, so am wondering if this is what they were? Hi Natasha, I used borax all over my wood floors and carpet 2 days ago, vacuumed it up after 12 hours. 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. Although it is not toxic, it can cause dryness and . Based on previous experience, I think it is OK to massage into the coat initially (avoiding the face), then toweling off the excess. Hi Kathy, thanks for your tips, love them! To apply I have used an old fashioned flour sifter! Your comment will also help the community, so I appreciate it. My 4 yr old has been eaten alive. And since its a repellent, it will only work until it wears off. Here are a few encouraging success stories for using this powder for effective flea removal. Do you think this will work ok? How often should I repeat the treatments since I seem to be getting newly hatched ones so soon after the treatment? Only ingredient is Diatomaceous Earth, 100%. Hi Dave! You have no idea how much this will aid your planting schedule design and pest management routine in years to come (or maybe you already do have some idea, and you just need an extra push to put pen to paper youre welcome!). or will the DE kill the nematodes? I did not have to change their bedding as often as it helped keep down the smell. Hope that helps! I take notes and pictures of what I see, so I will have a record. I will post again soon to let you know the results! I read a lot online about mixing equal parts of salt of baking soda. Shot-holing is a collection of small pits and holes that the insect chews out of the hosts leaves. Hi Kerry, yeah that should be fine. The algae tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms have skeletons made of silica or silicon dioxide. This is often referred to as pool grade diatomaceous earth and its important that you dont use this! Was that a terrible mistake? Will fleas hide in areas that I did not treat such as the old workbench, loaded with tools, and the boxed artificial Christmas tree?? Hi Lynn, it works the same way and you can follow the same steps as described in this article. Would it be ok to simply distribute the DE around the whole house and leave it on for at least a week before vacuuming to be sure we get both the adult fleas and their eggs? The bag of DE with insecticide is already open and I wouldnt want to waste it. Thank you so much for all of the suggestions here. Hi Shirley, I would leave it down for a couple days and then after cleaning it up, use a couple flea traps (article on this blog) to see if there are any fleas left. I spent about an hour in to pen/coop cleaning and walked away with about seventeen bites on my back and one arm (none on my legs?) I also recommend that you try making one of my flea traps (guide is on this blog) as it will help you figure out if you have a flea problem or not. Also, leave it down for a week, while putting a DIY flea trap (article on this blog) in each room at night. The little twits (fleas) seem to becoming immune. Can I mop it up after sweeping? My husband and I took in a 5 1/2 week old kitten last Saturday and immediately took her for her first vet appointment. so hope its good to hear i wasnt the only one that had trubles finding this product to. To be extra cautious, just take your cats out the room while you are applying the DE to the carpets, etc. Just clean it up after a day or two, and preferably get yourself some food grade stuff. Veterinarians generally advise against the use of diatomaceous earth for fleas on cats and dogs. How. Let me know how it goes, would be happy to help you sort this out. They havent itched or had any side effects but Im not sure how to to wait till reapplication. Leslie, im not real sure abuot the aunts but I would say right away as they begin to eat and continue to do so until it is too hot outside. 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. 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). Hey Suzie! I am wondering how often I can get away with dusting her. Hhh This is the best thing I have ever discovered I am so happy. I gave all animals dawn bath, used a monthly flea treatment on all animals, washed everything I can, and have been vacuuming constantly also. They will get Bravecta this week, I also used, Siphotroll Plus 2 a spray from the vet for my furniture (and carpets) You can also get the Siphotroll Plus 2 from Kmart for 10.99 for a 3 pack (online only) as a bomb and it is the same strength as the vet. Do you have to stay out of the house when you use DE like with the foggers? The second day I dusted them with a Shaker and rubbed it in real good but there are still fleas on all four of them. We got rid of our cat (for good, I have 2 children and just couldnt have the fleas biting them, so I got rid of the main source) and then I did the DE treatment throughout my home. We recognize that amidst so many choices to buy Diatomaceous Earth Vs Nematodes For Fleas in the market, it can be perplexing and confusing to make the right pick. We have a large non carpeted sun room where I can sequester the rabbit and keep him there with a childs gate. Hey Cheryl! Let me know how it goes! We dont have anything else on the floors of the bedroom. Any tips, am on on course or do you think there is a problem? Again I have found your blog verg helpful in answering any remainer question I have, and i will make sure.to reapply the DE over the next six week fo kill the flea cycle. Thank you so much!! Hi Charlene! I bought a jar of diatomaceous earth to sprinkle on my dogs food. I will be giving him the info on the de & borax. My vet has me using the DE alone. Thanks for helping people with flea problems! Pool grade gets the job done, but so does the food grade alternative. We also fed it to her and it killed the ear mites. I recommend that you check information available about the product before using any product inside your home. Hi Betty, thanks for sharing your story and for the kind words, I really appreciate it . Hi Jeremy, it is a pleasure! Then I bought some DE. Two cats get little welts after being bitten. Thanks! If you want to be really safe, repeat your DE treatments in those areas once every two weeks and you will be flea free . Thanks! Thanks for all your suggestions, I feel relieved. Hi Natasha! I too came across your site when looking for a flea treatment that actually worksand after tlalkin to others that had also used DE i decided to give it a try tonightkeeping fingers crossed!! Since then every other article says something else. Hi Ashley, interesting, thanks for sharing this, will pass it on to those that need this info . I live in the California High Desert, where we dont normally get flees. And the NPIC warns, If an extremely large amount is inhaled, people may cough and have shortness of breath. Fleas sometimes dont bite certain people, might have some thing to do with their skin. If anyone is wondering I used Capstar and bathed them in Dawn in the beginning. We put more down and left it for 3 days, still fleas. I would love to hear how it goes, please keep us updated! They will lay the eggs in places where your lamps are at. As for myself, I called my local Coastal Farm store to ask if they had a Food Grade DE product on the floor. And still had fleas. Being half bald it had to be done anyway :'( anyway with the parrot, flapping his wings because he is frustrated being stuck inside his six foot tall cage, the eggs were scattered EVERYWHERE!!!) Thanks. Ive just put it on the stair carpets and upstairs carpets but I think I might have used a bit too much, will that affect its ability to kill fleas? I have used topical treatments (Advantage Frontline) for years with great results. My daughter took her cat to live with her and apparently Im next on the menu. DE is really magical, just always got to make sure that its 100% pure otherwise it could cause major issues. Hi Sharon! I thought they would dry up the eggs and larvae too. Hey Nancy! Hey Judith! Hi Natasha, I shared your website address with Next Door Neighborhood Online Community Network because I found that DE also kills Oak Mites which we have all been suffering from here in the Midwest. Is that t safe to use DE in the yard if we have sprayed with nematodes or will DE kill them? Safe for Humans & Pets which should arrive in 2 days time. Each time I go in the bedroom, they jump on my feet. But also remember that allergies bother pets just as humans. Thanks for what you do on this site, you have a lot of great advice. Yes we know they are fleas and not bed bugs. Hi Peggy! 02/25/2010 I dusted their room with Borax, including under the bed, washed their sheets, vacuumed daily, now every other day, but I still catch about 5 per night. I do have a shop-vac, but Ive also read that they become clogged too. Hello there! Hi, thanks for this informative article. Hey Cath! Today we did the living room because I only spread salt in there. I have an article on flea traps on this blog, find it under the fleas category , Hello Natasha! First, let me apologize because this will likely get lengthy because I am super stressed and need to get it out. If you do have an infestation, take action immediately to avoid further damage, and to remediate this threat to the health of your plants. When do you suggest I use this! Hi Amy! Imagine the vet bills and flea / worm treatments. Amanda: I saw the same bag the other night at my local home improvement store. Then mopped all hard surfaces with soapy water and gave the dog a spot on treatment. but i am desperate to try anything lol. I will eradicate them but for those of you fighting these DE is an amazing product and I WILL win this fight. I mix mine at a rate of 2 tablespoons per 5 cups of dry dog food topped with olive oil to help with my German shepherds coat and help it stick to her food. That being said. I have twice rubbed DE into the scruff and tail area of the cats. Any suggestions to keep them off me? i have used DE before when i had a dog and it worked well along with vacuuming and bathing him, but now i have 2 cats approx 14 months old is it safe for my kitties to be walking around with DE on the carpets, or should i keep them off the floors im treating? It has been almost 24 hrs. I would like to expound a little further on this dish soap thing. Im going thru this flea invasion and have discovered something that may be helpful to some of you. Fleas are fairly resilient and although they are less active during colder weather, it wont kill them in most situations. i purchased Diatomaceous Earth, food Grade from a company called Root Naturally LLC off of amazon prime. Perhaps grab a spot on treatment for your dogs and you will be flea free in no time . Thats what I will be using in about a week or to when the cold snap begins. Hi Diana! Hi Shelby! 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. Best way to check is to use a DIY flea trap at night. I tried Borax again, it seems a lot better the second time around. Hi Denise! I was so desperate back then because my dogs were infested by fleas, we even had fleas inside the house. I suggest that you get a plastic container (with a lid, in which you put little holes into) and after filling it, you apply the DE as you would use a salt shaker. Within 24-48 hours of application, 85% of my flea problem was solved!! I usually dispense the DE by using an ice cream container that contains small holes (I use a knife to do this), almost like you would use a salt shaker. Hi Kim! Thanks for putting the info about DE on the web, so much better than all the poisons out there. Its now Thursday and my house is a dust bowl, but Im trying to figure out when it would be best to vacuum and repeat. . They have been treated with frontline and show no signs of fleas. Also i do not own a vaccum and we only only have hard wood in our appartment but our couch and bedding have gotten quite bad, as i dont have a vaccume is there a way i could create a spray with water and the de for my furniture? Thank you everyone for sharing it gives me hope that this will work! Also might be worth putting a spot on for your kitty. Both living and non-living mulches help deter these pests from your garden. I have a great article on the best flea treatment for dogs, check it out for more details. It's also inexpensive, simple to use and much safer than many store-bought detox products or plans. Its been awhile (sorry for the late response), did that work out for you? 2. does DE work against roaches? Does anyone know if salt and baking soda work as well as using DE when combating fleas in the carpet? Diatomaceous Earth vs Fleas Experiment AK49BWL 21K subscribers Subscribe Like Share 402K views 5 years ago 05/19/2017 Reading online tells me that fleas will die if exposed to Food Grade. The fun with the especially evil cat fleas! Unless its because we have had a very warm year, then it suddenly got cold. Within 12 hours, there were no worms in her feces anymore. Hope that helps, share this with your friends! She was so sick from it I thought she was going to die. On skin, it can cause irritation and dryness. I love food grade diatomaceous earth! Thank you thank you! Given the circumstances with the pets skin, I dont feel comfortable recommending any product, your best bet will be to take it to the vet. Hi Charlene, it will still be effective. My question is, how often should I reapply? Hope that helps! Help! 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. I got fleas about a year and a half ago., Now here is the problem, the fleas are living on my body.. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated! This will push the tiny granules into the carpet, without causing a dust cloud. Heya! Use a spot on treatment like Frontline on your pets and let me know how the DE application goes. I use a Shop vac to suck the clogged filters. This morning no signs of flea dirt, so maybe we are winning the war. Hi Lisa! Thanks for your kind words! As we have both pets and kids in the house, we were looking for something safe but effective, and came across DE in our research. They scratch constantly and have scabs beneath their fur. I ordered from Amazon the correct type of DE to use on the carpets and patio. Hi Rhonda! It lists the ingredients on the bag as 85% DE silicon dioxide, 10% Other element oxides, 5% moisture. I cant seem to find one in any of my local shops or hardware stores (I live in a small town in Ireland).I heard if you just sprinkle it with your hands it can dehydrate the skin. Do I need to reapply the DE after the gardener is done? I recommend that you apply it on a hot day just to be sure. I have tried all kinds of stuff. Hello, I found your blog this.evening and found it very informative. Rather wash your dogs with lemon water and dish soap for effective flea control, it works really well. We have a very small kitten that we found and bless his tiny heart he is covered in fleas. Ive been told not to hoover for 3 weeks following the K-Othrine treatment and its been one week so far. I was trying to find an alternative to feeding her poison to get rid of them. Found the De at our local farm feed & supply store (widely used on farm animals & their sleeping areas). Remember to rub it into the carpets, etc. are very very slim. Anyways, I tried frontline and to my surprise it wasnt working, I was told it could be working but it might be a case that I needed to treat the house too, indoors and patios (we dont have grass areas) and somebody suggested DE. I ran and bought frontline and put it on all 3 of them, then 13 days later they became infested again! Floating row covers provide a physical barrier between the beetles and the main crop. Mind you, I have NEVER had bed bugs, so this was incredible scary and unexpected. Do you make a liquid with D.E. . 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). Once the predicted storms are done and things dry out again, Ill put it around the yard, raking it into the dirt to dilute it a bit. Another record-keeping tip: If you arent keeping a gardening journal already, start one. I havent seen any mention of Home Depot or Lowes. since I completed putting the DE around the basement with a shaker bottle. Please let me know. We treat regular inside & out & our indoor cat sometimes I think they are gone but then traps filled in the am.HELP Please!!! I have asthma, and it has never bothered me. Ive done some research on DE but having a hard time finding DE that is labeled FOOD GRADE. I have 3 cats. Thank you so much for your informative article. I dont want them hitchhiking on me and investing the entire house. The Revolution did not work on Boo. Can I mix DE with borax when I put it down on the floors and carpet? I think its an environmental thing,if so, How can I repel them and kill the ones in here off for good? Ive seen that the DE is supposed to work pretty fast, but its just not helping, Does anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks so much in advance for any advice and for listening! Take Care and thanks for your help. 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