Its definitely less toxic than that flea spray . It does make a bit of dust when spreading with a broom, but its worth it to me. I also have been giving my cat 1 1/2 tsp DE to help in case he gets any worms. This doesnt need to be expensive, drop me an email and I will organize some free quotes for you. Have a good one! However if it says 100% DE. Thanks. May I leave the powder down for the recommended 3 weeks or is there a benefit to vacuuming and reapplying the D-Earth? I personally used it on my rabbits and in their litter box and on my dog. 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? Hi Kathy. I am not too sure which model you have but preferably use a non-water based vacuum to suck the DE up. Well although these will probably kill fleas faster, they are usually not safe for your animals as they often contain other toxic elements such as flea insecticide. Hi Terri, she didnt but DE does work. Hi Rhonda! Search Food Grade. Make the bed with the newly-washed bedding and you should be OK. Be sure to vacuum the room daily while waiting for all the fleas to be killed. My skin has never been so clear. Yes, DE will work. Back in the 1830s, an old farmer discovered a hard substance that he initially thought was limestone. . Hi Natasha! Apparently it will pass through digestive system and can destroy parasites (like worms). I do have a shop-vac, but Ive also read that they become clogged too. Might be time to call in a pro, let me know if you need a couple free quotes . 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. I think it also may be that the weather here in PA is cooling, but still humid and i have recently turned the AC off. Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring powder that is made from the microscopic remains of a type of algae, known as diatoms. Hi Natasha, well week 3 is upon my flea battle and after a lull Ive had a few stragglers pop up. It worked well on the housecats. Hope that helps, good luck! I received a 5lb bag of the stuff for $13.95 with free prime 2 day shipping. Yes you can, it may look a little unsightly but since you will be vacuuming it up a couple hours later, this wont really matter. . So, I then treated the whole house, all 3 floors, with Borax. Ideally a fine sprinkling is perfect, sorry that you have so much down . It shows photos of animals and says it is safe to use in a chicken coop. There are numerous species, and their colors vary widely depending on the region where they are found. I also bet that your pets love you for it hehe . I needed a quick reminder on the application process and your site was perfect. How long does it take for diatomaceous earth to kill fleas? Since I dont use that room can I just leave the DE there for the duration and vacuum later or does the DE lose its effectiveness after a while? You can apply it, leave it for a couple days and after vacuuming it up, repeat (if you still find fleas). Hey Claire! The strange thing is the bigger cat has stiff type fur, so I cant pop them like I do on the little cat BUT what I am finding now is black dots of ? However, this is not an instant cure and will only work for subsequent generations. If you prefer to use DIY products for your four-legged family member, youve probably read about diatomaceous earth for fleas. 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. I have a 2 years old daugther and I was thinking in applying this during the night and then vacuum first thing in the morning before she wakes up. I have read your comment and I feel that you are doing the right thing, you will get relief but I am sorry that it is causing so much distress. Diatoms are single-celled algae that inhabit streams, lakes, oceans and other waterways. Very itchy buggers on people and pets driving us all nuts, so I tried DE on my itchy self and it worked immediately! There is only 1 place that sells 300g Bug Killer Dusts which contains food grade DE. I tried Hartz flea spray and while I think it lessened the issue it didnt really fix it. They should beware of any product that says that it should be applied directly to the pet.. Will it harm them and when do I bath them? 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. So lightly cover wherever they might travel . Hi Natasha, I came across this site a few months ago when I was looking for a solution for the fleas that were in my home. Hi Krissy, I am sure that it will work just as well, let me know how it goes. My vet did not carry the bombs. Fortunately they dont seem to bother my kids or husband, but I probably got 15 bites in an hour and caught about 10 of those and executed them. However, dont stress. Pleasure, have a good one and thanks for stopping by to read my blog , This article has definitely been one of the best Ive read in all my research. If you want to be really safe, repeat your DE treatments in those areas once every two weeks and you will be flea free . Hope that helps! These are spread out in a dry powder form and used to control Snails, Slugs, Earwigs, Thrips and Aphids. Traps act like low-tech security cameras! I recommend it is used for the home and sleeping areas. (My DE is food grade, but I have had it for a year). Just want to make sure I do everything needed first time around! We just have to keep them in check through the summer. Could you let me know how to tell the difference between pool grade and food grade DE? Well, it is. We encourage you to rely on chemical pesticides as a last resort, for the protection of our health and that of the environment. Thanks for the lovely summary on how to use DE effectively, you really hit the nail on the head. You can vacuum it up with a regular bag based vacuum cleaner or just brush and pan it up. Thank you for your easy to read and understand blog. My husband is bringing home the advantage today and i started laying DE in the closed off portion of the basement. This weekend our dogs came home from my in-laws farm completely covered in fleas so I went to work this morning. All three of our guys are scratching and licking constantly. Thank You!! My plan was to sprinkle DE all over the floors upstairs and let it sit for as long as it needed to It has been a week almost, and it is definitely better, it seems like all I have now are baby ones now. Might be from the garden, check out that possibility. Can I use DE on the friends and then wash them? Diatomaceous earth is extremely effective for killing fleas that are hiding in carpets, either in your home or even outside where your pets might enjoy taking a rest. A few days after our house had been serviced by pest control, we noticed my chihuahua started itching. It can also be added to areas inside the home, like carpets, cat scratchers, and pet kennels, Falk says. We have hardwood floors and have used it along all floors and keep a dusting in the gaps in the floors. Within 24-48 hours of application, 85% of my flea problem was solved!! It can be used in your home as an insecticide, deodorizer, filter aid, cleaning agent and more! I have never used that type of DE but it should be safe, just do some research please. I also heard that DE (food-grade) worked well for getting rid of worms in cats. If not, do you have any suggestions? Thank you everyone for sharing it gives me hope that this will work! . I could not believe how infested that poor dog was, he is a 112 pound chocolate lab and seeing that many fleas was impossible. Hi Dennis! Weve completed a Dawn soap bath on her and applied Revolution, which seems to be killing the last few left on her. The irritation is making him even more anxious. I took it back and went Rosedale Mills in my area and they had a product that this food grade. I am still getting them in my clothes even though they have been washed with borax and detergent and dried on high cotton setting. This little subterranean creature loves to feed on fleas, their eggs, and larvae. They come out to feed on you or your pet, then go back to their hiding spots. We put more DE in the rest of the house. Today we did the living room because I only spread salt in there. Hey Rachel! Otherwise, the vacuuming will pick up many fleas alive or dead. Diatomaceous earth - Diatomaceous earth is a non-toxic powder consisting of ground fossils, marine life and fresh water organisms. I just want to confirm before I move forward, and would love an email!! It was so successful that my dogs were really happy and finally could lay around or play without being bothered by fleas and start scratching themselves every 10 seconds, no kidding. I plan on doing this each day for probably a month seeing as how a flea can lay 40 eggs in a day. You can dust her once or twice a week, just keep an eye on her skin because it can dry it out on some dogs. It looses effectiveness when it gets damp, maybe that happened. We do have linoleum in parts of our home, I have spread it there today but once walked on it moves leaving those areas uncovered. My dog is 11, & this is our first experience with fleas. As mentioned in this article and in the comments above, its better suited for killing fleas in your home (carpets, floors, etc.). as the powder can puff into the air and cause slight respiratory issues for a short amount of time. They will give you an idea of how many fleas are hiding in the home and they are very effective. DE can harm the Nematodes. A little goes a long way. This is a process, so dont think after two days you will be flea free! 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. Hi Julia! Is it safe to either sprinkle or dust DE on the mattress, say in the morning, and then vacuum it off in the evening before making the bed? We recently discovered we have a flea infestationafter myself and 3 of our children were getting mysterious bites. I have a 9 month old daughter and I saw one on her neck! If I had to guess, I would say no. Been fighting them since 10/1. Hey Jessica! Hey Katy! I came across your site with sheer desperation. Awesome, please share this article with your friends . is it safe to sleep in that room ? I would just wipe the laminate with warm soapy water and then use DE on your carpets. Should I look specifically for food grade on the package next time I purchase this product? Hi Karen, yes it can. I was so frustrated that I went to a local Feed Store/Co-Op and bought a 4 pound container of Red Lake DE and pounded it into the carpets throughout the whole house. Cooler weather is helping too. Here it is: take a form plate and put warm water in it and sprinkle dawn dishwashing liquid in the water. DE is powerful against intestinal worms after seven days of use. Hi Shannon, most of the fleas should be dead by now but if your cats are carrying them, they will just re-infest your home. A few years ago i had a flea problem put this stuff down and boom problem solved. Food grade DE is sprinkled on vegetable and flower gardens, as well as within the home to prevent insect infestations. Dr. Cathy Barnette is a small animal veterinarian with 13 years of clinical experience. I was recommended using DE, food grade of course, on a dog forum last year. I was wondering if this was the same as in your article because the stuff I have is a brown color. We have found articles mentioning both, with pros and cons for both. There are many dangers of using flea poisons, both for your pet and the people in your home. The fun with the especially evil cat fleas! These pets are allergic to flea saliva, which Hanna says causes extreme itchiness and secondary infections. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); .slick-slider#wpsp-83656 {margin-left: 0px; }.slick-slider#wpsp-83656 .wp-show-posts-inner {margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; }#wpsp-83656.wpsp-card .wp-show-posts-single {margin-bottom: 2em; }.slick-slider#wpsp-83656 .wp-show-posts-single {margin-bottom: 0px; }#wpsp-83656 .wp-show-posts-inner {background-color: #ffffff; }#wpsp-83656.wp-show-posts .wp-show-posts-entry-title {font-size: .9em; }.wp-show-posts-columns#wpsp-83656 {margin-left: -2em; }.wp-show-posts-columns#wpsp-83656 .wp-show-posts-inner {margin: 0 0 2em 2em; } Hi R Trail! Another thing to keep in mind is that DE only kills adult fleas. Whats the difference? i am confusedif DE kills fleas why would I use the chemical based products like Frontline? Thanks again!! Hey Meeshall! Sounds like you have a couple good flea fighting tools at your disposal (in the next couple days). Hi Electlady! Thank u so much for info, I really appreciate your info please answer. Hi Denise! I already have shoes dedicated to walking around the house so Im not too concerned with appearance or tracking and there is no dust. I am not saying that you wont be bitten from time to time (check out my article on flea bites) but they wont take up permanent residence in your hair for example. I put de all over carpet basement and left it there now for 5 days. God should never have given us fleas. Hi, I have a quick question. It took the smell completely away with one bath. Since then every other article says something else. Because the particles are so small . Yes, unfortunately you will experience a similar situation with DE. Diatomaceous earth can irritate the nose and nasal passages if breathed in, says Glen Ramsey, board-certified entomologist and technical services manager with Atlanta-based Orkin. Hope that helps you. Hi Michelle! I do think advice should be given to use an old second hand vacuum if possible, or the regular one if youre thinking of replacing it anyway. I recommend that you apply it on a hot day just to be sure. I have 2 cats and 2 dogs, and the cats have free rein in the house. I discovered that just putting a half a cup of DE in the sifter and just shaking it lightly while walking around the room works great. Still, gonna keep going till the traps are ZERO. Its wonderful to see the foam plates with the water empty of fleas. Help????? It was put in small rugs that can be washed in washer. We have to take our dog to doggy day care three days a week (every other day). 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. So my two kittens are now in our basement until we can figure something else out.we may just have to bomb the place :-/ I have seen soooo many flees on them but Ive read original dawn is great for killing the fleas on the animals, it did but then we quickly realized ourhome is infested because they keep infesting our kittys. Before this, I used a mixture do baking soda and salt. Do not apply diatomaceous earth directly to your pet. Any advice on where to find the 90+ concentrations of DE? I did 3 of them in my house and no change. Hi Sue, it is safe but I have heard that it can get in their nostrils a bit so rather keep them away, maybe put them in the bathroom? They cannot survive in high heat but will die off once they have eaten the pests anyway. Just ordered some DE on Amazon after reading this guide. Im not sure how to avoid this (it was a fine sprinkling) and wonder why you caution against raising such a cloud. I must have zombie fleas because nothing seems to work. Handling pest issues without a professional can often worsen existing issues, says Ramsey. A few seconds later, I saw one on my babys face as she crawled around on the floor. LOVE THIS STUFF its a life saver. I vaccuumed all upholstered surfaces and carpets (including beds and boxsprings) then sprinkled the DE.left for 6 hrs on the mattress & boxsprings, overnight on carpets and sofa & loveseat. Thanks so much for the info Natasha!! I recommend Vets Best Flea + Tick Home Spray for treating your pet. Contact with DE can cause skin abrasions, dryness, and eye irritation. I can deal with a markedly improving situation over the next few days and then repeating the process for the next month to make sure theyre all dead and gone! The last time Honey, the dog, was here laying on my couch, she was getting bit by fleas. I have been dealing with a flea infestation in my home. Its been about 4 weeks now and were getting new bites about once a week. Hello Natasha, i think that I understand the concepts, but I have 2 cats that wander everywhere in house, including on counters, tables, our beds, couches, every room! Ive flea-dropped the dog. Im gonna make a paste of this and use it to exfoliate. 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. You can always put them on it, see if it affects them and then make a decision. I have hardwood floors. Do you know how this benefits pets or is this not a good idea? A couple of fleas could be seen shortly afterwards. How small are you meaning? Not on her just in house / yard. So, of course, now i have them all over the house as well! 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