Highly magnified diatomaceous earth shows the intricate fossils that make up the substance. Hi Linda! I am a little confused about when to vacuum up the food grade DE. Thanks! Hi, I have a quick question. Hope that helps! So lightly cover wherever they might travel . Let me know how the flea treatment goes. Hi Tonya! They are brother & sister, but while she is tiny (and oh, so lively and affectionate) he is about 16lbs, and very nervous. Thanks for the recommendation and for taking the time to comment . They sell small and large quantities for poultry mites and parasites. Is this something I can do? We did put the DE on the animals for 48 hrs before bathing them again in dawn. Leave it down for a couple days before removing it , Ok Im confused. Is this a product that I want to buy to use to kill the fleas in my home? I had DE food grade on hand. Its a pleasure and I am glad you have had such good success with DE. Glad you managed to get hold of it locally, definitely saves you a load of trouble. Hope that helps! I suggest you brush it into the carpet, leave it for 2-3 days, vacuum it up and repeat if necessary. After reading many posts on here I am still a bit confused, is this safe to apply to your pets? I just want to add, if you want a dusting of DE put it in a powdered sugar shaker to distribute it. Hey Kristina! Do you have to stay out of the house when you use DE like with the foggers? Beautiful pup w/papers etc but the owners never bothered to keep up on his care. Can you give instructions on how much to feed them (with their food). Hi Damien! My dog brought fleas in and they are destroying me. Hi and thanks for all your helpful information. 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. Hi Neal, awesome, thanks for sharing that with the community. I sprinkle it in our bed. This is the first that I have bother with fleas infestation I have had dogs for years. You can use it outside but it looses effectiveness if it gets wet so yeah. Hey Anne! One application often works for multiple years, and helps to protect a wild plethora of fruits and veggies against a host of insect pests. is it safe to sleep in that room ? Natasha, I just got some DE this morning and I already see a big improvement. Have a good one! Another record-keeping tip: If you arent keeping a gardening journal already, start one. Then use the dry DE powder on your floors, I have an article that you can check on this blog for more details. It is a tricky one, but I dont think you can do much if they wont let you near them . I found dead fleas on the carpet and on the hardwood floors. It shouldnt hurt them, just vacuum it up as soon as possible and replace with the food grade variation. Sprayed the house with Ultracide. Washed everything in sight with bleach and Borax. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. Hey Laura! I am confused in one sense as I set a couple of the homemade flea traps in the carpeted rooms overnight and got nothing. Ive found them on their heads and other areas Im not sure how to use the powder there without getting it into their eyes. 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. Two cats get little welts after being bitten. Hi Lee! Hey Tammy! We are vacuuming twice daily and washing clothing we are wearing and bedding every other day. 2. does DE work against roaches? I recommend DE over boric acid, as it is easily acquired and cheap. Im worried about coming back to a huge flea infestation! Lastly, not too sure if you went to the .com site but there is an amazon specifically for Canada, just add a .ca at the end (instead of the .com). Sprinkle it on your main crop and around the base of the plants. I usually remove tapeworm from my pets using a tablet so I suggest grabbing something like that from your vet, not too sure why they recommended a liquid, very strange lol. Any help/Advice would be tremendously appreciated as Im ready to put a bullet in my head! Any further ideas? The present tapeworm should have been dealt with using a medication of some sort, or if self-treating, the DE. Based on where I see fleas and remembering what I read long ago about where fleas get the moisture they need, Ive put a little DE on the dogs tummies and the tops and sides of their heads. Hi Deb, I dont recommend it. 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. The whole family, as well as the dog, takes about 2 teaspoons in water each day, as animals can draw little critters to humans. (She was sleeping on my bedroom floor at the start of the outbreak. In warmer regions, multiple generations may occur each year. Older transplants may resist pest pressure and recover more quickly if they suffer damage. . Floating row covers provide a physical barrier between the beetles and the main crop. Two of my four recently got infested with fleas (30-40 on one) and normal treatments werent decreasing their numbers nearly enough. I will be looking for it. Because even though the article says its safe for lungs, the bag itself (Harris brand, food grade, 100% pure) says the dust can cause permanent lung damage and to wear an approved respirator and goggles and work area should be equipped with adequate dust collection or exhaust ventilation. I have put some DE on my cat directly and rubbed it in. The problem, he says, is that homeowners will often misapply or over-apply it. 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? my rosacea that I have battled for the last couple years has virtually disappeared. Im obviously on the right track, because the fleas we had, were the biggest I have ever seen, and havent seen any that size since doing all this, any advice would be great. Diatomaceous earth is found naturally in sedimentary rock and mined to use in industrial products, swimming pool . To be honest, if you can afford the exterminator and they can confirm their treatment will not affect your family, go for it. Im going to order it asap as the poor gals are miserable. I also put re-wetting/moisture eye drops in each eye just to give them relief. Hi Ang! He has never had fleas. Good luck! As mentioned in this article and in the comments above, its better suited for killing fleas in your home (carpets, floors, etc.). Thanks! Minerals. I have a relative that came to visit, who has a KNOWN flea infestation. This is a valuable cultural control. How safe is it really? I went to Home Depot and bought two 5lb bags of the Safer Brand DE. Hope that helps. I live in a 2.5 bed apt. A ton on the back patio I need to do but there are only so many hours in a day. I thought I would vacuum tonight it up tonight. Talk to your veterinarian about the best options for your situation. Thanks!! Nematodes in the families Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae are particularly noted for their capacity to manage populations, while Steinernema carpocapsae are known to manage flea beetle populations in potatoes. Hey my name is donna Lockey my question is if I put it in my pets food how much do I use and by giving it to pets in there for what does that do for them. I notice all the articles say to vacuum up the powder after its been lying for so long. Leave it on for a day or two and then vacuum up. I have an article on flea traps on this blog, find it under the fleas category , Hello Natasha! Hi Natasha, I am a senior lady who lives alone, and has NO pets. Is it okay to live and walk around on the carpets that have been dusted? in the 20 years i have had dogs, this is the first time any have had fleas. I usually recommend just a standard bag based vacuum cleaner with no fancy cyclone technologies, etc. Im unaware of any spot-on product killing intestinal parasites (tapeworms, etc). Does it? I have three Chihuahuas and a green cheek conure. I now have a horrible flea infestation. Hope that helps you and thank you for stopping by, hopefully my blog has provided you with a satisfying answer. Check the cords for eggs as well. I just like to share that DE is a natural and good way to get rid if fleas. Looking forward to hearing your experiences! Yes, nematodes and diatomaceous earth can be used together as a pest control strategy against common pests. Hi Renee! Another thing to keep in mind is that DE only kills adult fleas. I even use it on the dogs periodically. Attracts and Kills - Made from diatomaceous earth and selected baits, this powder causes insects to dehydrate and die within 48 hours after contact. If the fleas really are in these areas, they will die. Im so relieved! If I could apply it to myself, maybe I could enjoy the yard a little bit (I dont want to use the chemical Deet). Good luck! How long will it take for the nematodes to kill the ants. Its safe to do so but it can dry your pets skin, thats why I dont recommend it. Hi Susan! Alexis once managed a sizable CSA operation in Valley Center, Kansas, and her specialization is in growing high quality organic vegetables. How could this be? Hi Yera, not really, will be writing some articles on ticks soon, stay tuned. Hey Jenna! Natasha, Your site is very helpful and gets right to the point. 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. Food grade DE is mixed with animal feed (where it coats particles) to prevent binding and clumping. Hey Debbie! However, you still need to make sure you only purchase the food grade product and you will also need to check the concentration (ideally it should be as pure as possible, preferably around 99% to ensure its safe for pets and for the family). Hi Natasha, Our cats are restricted to one part of our house. Hi Lisa! Where would I put the food grade D earth? 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! I live by myself so I sprinkle the carpet and just leave it on there. I also know I should treat all upholstered furniture.what about clothing, stuffed animals, etc? Luanne S. Hi Luanne, yes I am sure its fine, just dont let them ingest it or anything. I did not want to use chemicals on my cat or myself. 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. 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. They roll around and get the DE on their coats. My oldest looks like he hashas chicken pox cuz they love him so much. Also, our animals (one cat, one dog) sleep on our beds at night. We arent seeing any on the floors, only on the cats. I havent sprinkled it onto my area rug but I did around the bed and wall door crevices. Or have I made a huge mistake? Its in a yellow bag, 4lbs. Was told it was safe to use on my 13 house cats, yes 13 cos they r so ate up with fleas. Ideally DE should not be used directly on your 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. I am not sure about the 10 years thing, but I think that as long as it is dry, it should be good. I plan on putting both of them down, and also getting some flea traps with the lights in them, and putting them on timers for the night. I havent tried the DE yet. It is called food grade, as in it talks about using it as an anti caking agent in animal foods, It also says Food Chemical Codex Grade, it has Diatomaceous Earth and Calcium Bentonite, guaranteed analysis says moisture maximum 8%, ash (mineral matter) maximum 95%. 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? Hello! Do you know if the DE will hurt her if she walks on the floor or furniture where it was? Will it be harmful to me? Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a whitish sand-like powder composed of a type of fossilized single-celled algae called diatoms. It does say Ant & Crawling Insect Killer, but it is only 77% DE with other ingredients added, so I dont think this would be the right brand of DE to buy. It is an amazing dust cloud! Also when do I clean it up after how long and how to clean up on hardwood floors? Hi Melody, DE is not for direct application to your pets, just use it for everything except them. Do you have a particular recommendation for us? If you apply to the pets coat just dont go nuts with too much or too often. Thank you so much for all of your help! Additionally, Pet parents should make sure they are purchasing a product that is approved by the EPA and that is coming from a reputable distributor, says Falk. Could I put some DE in bag with bedspread, shake it around, let it set for day or two, then wash in warm water and warm dryer. Thanks for putting the info about DE on the web, so much better than all the poisons out there. Food grade diatomaceous earth may indeed kill fleas in certain instances, but its not the most effective or efficient method of control or prevention, experts say. Non-living mulches can interfere with the adult flea beetles egg-laying. This summer weve been getting a lot of rain and bad humidity so im sure my dogs picked em up outside. Thanks for all your help already. My recommendation is that you get a monthly spot on treatment for him, this will keep the fleas away and protect him from any further complications. If I take food grade DE internally, will it deter fleas from biting me??? After fleas come into contact with it, it should take about 4-6 hours before they die. My 4 yr old has been eaten alive. The small particles of DE actually look like shards of glass when examined under the microscope, says Dr. Dolores Costantino, a veterinarian with HousePaws Mobile Veterinary Service in Morrisville, Pennsylvania. You can find DE at hardware stores. Glad that you like them Provided you get food grade DE, she will be fine. I purchased a flea comb that day and started combing him before we could return in the home. 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. They are doxies. I have lots and lots of fleas jumping about and have been using your tealight traps at night (theyre great!). Can I apply Nematodes for the bad guys underground, then apply DE to get the above ground? I take notes and pictures of what I see, so I will have a record. I only use food grade but I am sure that she knows what she is talking about. I cant even walk across my bedroom without getting bit 3 or 4 times on my feet and ankles. Can. Hi Renee, yeah that sounds good, let me know if you dont come right! They should be tight enough where you can fit one finger under. This is ground remains of a freshwater algae called Diatoms. Some plants to consider intercropping include dill, bunching onions, or marigolds. Hey Shannon! I live in Canada and SomeHome Hardware Stores carry it Red Lake Earth R.L.E. Hello Natasha. Hi Madeline. We live in Tennessee. 1 cup of food grade DE, 1/2 cup of yarrow powder and neem powder and 20 drops of eucalyptus oil. I am also a little unsure honestly but since it says food grade (which means its completely safe), it should be fine. I moved from WA to FL and have NEVER experienced fleas like they have here in florida, holy cow!! Hope that helps you! . Getting Kids Started with Vegetable Gardening, Getting Kids Started with Vegetable Gardening. I just found your website yesterday, but have been using DE on carpets for two weeks now. And it doesnt prevent flea reproduction, says Ramsey. I have used the DE in my house and I have all wood flooring. Have you tried making a few DIY flea traps? The algae tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms have skeletons made of silica or silicon dioxide. Should I look specifically for food grade on the package next time I purchase this product? I said that because I have heard that sucking up the powder can damage a Dyson. Hi Sharlon! I sprinkle it on the carpet, and just leave it for a week or more. Those black dots are probably flea dirt, check my article on this subject. Glad to see you are treating your pets otherwise you will never win the fight against fleas. Will using DE for a month take care of the problem or will we be battling this forever or until the fleas are nearly gone in the environment next winter. Hi Alice! I have seen a couple of fleas in the house so decided to try your homemade traps. Hi Dave, absolutely fantastic suggestion. If I had to guess, I would say no. 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. Thanks. Hi, thanks for this informative article. Carpet, bedding, dogs. The dog has not been here at all since that time. Hi. 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. It has long been used in the control of fleas, bed bugs, ants, and other household pests. The little nasties were jumping off like they were on fire! Unless its VERY humid, the DE should be fine. Shd be done w/the DE process by morning. Basically you will need to dust a fine layer around your home. What color should it be? I plan on doing this each day for probably a month seeing as how a flea can lay 40 eggs in a day. The reason this works on certain bugs is because it basically like crawling through tiny shards of glass. I will be back here in a month to let you know how this war turns out. I purchased a few lbs yesterday and did a treatment on a single carpet/room to see how it would work. Putting it in your bedding would be VERY drying to your skinand I wouldnt want to be breathing it either Dealing with leftover fleas from dang foxes that moved into my barn. I now find myself unable to sleep, up at 3am, nervous and searching online for answers!! Keep new fleas from getting on them when they go back outsde, since I havent heard the word Repellant used? Ugh! Hi Barb! I have also brought them to my car and business office from clothing containing them. We just had a huge heat wave here in Illinois with heat indexes in the 110s. I was so desperate back then because my dogs were infested by fleas, we even had fleas inside the house. I dont know what else to do! Now after doing all of this, instead of combing my cat and getting 10-15 out at a time, Im finding around 3 or 4 after a full comb which is great. Im pretty sure the fleas my cats have bite me more often than them. Its July and we wear tights/with socks in the house because we cant wear shorts. Diatomaceous earth is also messy. The cheapest brand is the best lol, just make sure its food grade Hope that helps! Thanks again for your kind words, please share the blog with your friends on social media, it will really help me . We are not getting as many bites so think we are on the way to winning the battle. How would you recommend for me to clean the DE up?? Hi Cheryl! Hi George! Simply mix some of it with cocoa powder and flour in equal parts and leave it in the area where you have a roach problem, works really well . I decided to get the pure stuff and use the red lakes stuff for outside pests. Hi Rob. Adult beetles overwinter in the soil, leaf debris, or grassy borders of the garden or field. Another option for dealing with pests in your soil is Diatomaceous Earth. away from the treatment areas until its sucked up. So I bought 1.5 lbs of LUMINO Diatomaceous Earth at Kahoots Pet Store in Southern California. Does this also kill the eggs that may be there? Is this gonna hurt them? The next day, tiny fleas are biting the heck out of my feet/ankles. . Hey Claire! Hi Karen! 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 have had cancer before and this I bought doesnt say food grade. Sounds like you are making good progress and I am glad you are trying the natural route, I also prefer them over chemicals where possible. 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. DE is powerful against intestinal worms after seven days of use. Hey April! we never had a problem until this year. Can I combine salt with DE for a stronger effect? DE does help if your dog has worms. Any pros or cons to not cleaning up the whole thing. Before I read this I had the house sprayed and bombed yesterday by an exterminator. That sounds like a fairly serious infestation, I honestly recommend that you call an exterminator in to deal with that, its a bit much for a DIY job. Wow, tons of comments! I dont know how they got in here again, Unless through open windows (with screens.) It was like $10 and worth every cent. This is a very good and very factual article on DE. Repeat and make sure that his bedding is 100% flea free . Once, I had found their dropping on my mattress, I striped the bed, bagged up all clothing/anything on the carpet. Food grade DE is great for your pets, even when ingested. After spending a fortune in flea foggers and adding way too much toxicity to the environment the fleas are as bad as ever! Hi Kathy, it probably will be fine, just keep an eye on him. 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Read this article and went to home Depot the next day and bought a huge bag. Would it end up affecting her even if it is food grade? Flea Infestation Guide: How to Kill and Get Rid of Fleas, 'Natural' Methods for Controlling Fleas in Dogs. I am wondering if you have ever heard of that brand. Hi o was just wondering can I use it on my couch and recliner because that is where my dog sleeps some of the time and I am trying to get rid of the fleas in my house. Interplant attractive plants like clover, anise, dill, marigolds, and chamomile to attract these generalists and parasitic wasps. Had back surgery on 7/11 and thats when I began to realize there was a flea issue ( never had one before and dog is on advantage II large breed religiously, every three weeks now. So glad I found you and youre super informative site, Natasha. Hi Marty, diatomaceous earth will work for chiggers and a great defender is keeping grass mowed regularly. & I thought Id do the Borax treatment to prevent the return instead of retreating w/DE 3-4 times? Hope that helps! Ive had to put a fan in the window and it is boggling how much dust comes up when I broom it. Great article Im going t try de this weekend. I also wanted to ask of any product that will do to get rid of flea in my head and my daughters. Thanks. Our personal observations in field studies in Florida would indicate it is practically worthless. Since DE is effective vs a number of pests, its definitely the right option in your case, even for bed bug problems. Came across DE randomly one day and never even heard of it. I saw something on here about DE. Are you applying a light dust to the carpets, etc. Diatomaceous Earth is a non-toxic powder composed of fossilized, one-celled organisms called diatoms. How do I apply DE on hardwood floors and how much do I use? Been fighting them since 10/1. I sprayed, threw away and old chair that likely could harbor issues (cats favorite place) and my older son and I put DE all around the edges and covered the couch inside and out with DE (light coating). Got the food grade DE after trying foggers, traps, etc. I had bought food grade diatomaceous earth before and sprinkled it around for fleas, but no one ever said to vacuum it up after 12 hours, and I never knew anything about the pureness factor in the concentration of the product. Hi Elizabeth! The abrasive particles of Diatomaceous Earth are ideal for damaging and penetrating the hard exoskeletons of fleas. We have an exterminator coming next week to spray the house and both our dog and cat will be getting groomed and flea baths. But my question is how does D.E. Diatomaceous earth may also irritate the eyes, due to its abrasive nature. . How should I apply? I plan to vacuum In 3 days and do it again and then bomb my house one last time before winter. Help! Dont use any essential oils on your cat, it is dangerous for them. Also, is diatomatious earth safe to use while Im pregnant. I am certain that this info will hugely benefit anyone reading it so thank you. If you decide to apply DE to your yard, please do it on a non-windy day, keep dusting to ground level, and consider temporarily covering flowering plants. Will either of these methods get rid of Chiggers??? Article is on this blog. I did 3 of them in my house and no change. Thanks for all your great info. Thank you everyone for sharing it gives me hope that this will work! 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. Thanks. If it is not available locally then yes, Amazon is probably the way to go. and roughly how much would be needed for 2 Jack Russel cross dogs? When she's not working or caring for animals, she can be found enjoying the outdoors or reading a good book. I do leave Boo go outside to roam around during the day, and he mainly comes in at night to eat/sleep. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a powder made from the sediment of fossilized algae. Its more of a home and garden type situation, says Dr. Chris Reeder, DVM, DACVD, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist with BluePearl Pet Hospital in Franklin, Tennessee. they are covered in fleas. I was so disappointed when I found fleas still on him after the bath. I immediately gave him a bath with dawn and rinsed him down with vinegar and water and then dried him. Have you heard of Perma-Guard Crawling Insect Control? My hair has fallen out, Im mostly bald on the top of my head. God should never have given us fleas. I will definitely add that to the main article so that others can benefit from your suggestion. 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