I was concerned about your freely shaking it while walking around as before I used it I did a lot of research and found that the silica can be harmful If breathed in as it may be minute but each minuscule portion is very sharp although we cant see it with the naked eye, I bought a double layered cloth mask from Amazon that just slips over my nose and mouth and has a stretchy band that goes over each ear. I plan on doing this each day for probably a month seeing as how a flea can lay 40 eggs in a day. Living in Florida, fleas are a huge problem! Please help! This really doesnt have to take more than a few minutes to accomplish, depending on the size of your garden. This method is a little gruesome for my taste, but if its unwanted pests or my potatoes and broccoli, the choice is a little easier to make. Thanks for what you do on this site, you have a lot of great advice. No offense to them, but if it has a toxic label, its very unlikely that its safe for your pets and kids. You can purchase diatomaceous earth in a variety of forms (remember we mentioned it has a large variety of applications) and one such use is for cleaning pools. And who doesnt like a good head start? I only caught two fleas. Hey Annelyse! Hi Natasha! Hi Wendy! I was wondering how DE can be given to animals for parasites like worms in dogs and cats? 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. I also have been giving my cat 1 1/2 tsp DE to help in case he gets any worms. I have already used borax through out the entire house. But when searching, there it was. I posted a query on facebook asking friends how to get rid of fleas without dangerous chemicals and a couple people directed me to this site or told me about food grade DE. Thanks so much. We just found some fleas on our cat. Just found your article. Was that a terrible mistake? I am also sprayed Zoecon Precor 2000 Plus Premise Spray, 16 oz and all carpet and cloth couch. Let me know your results , Hi, We noticed our cats had fleas and immediately did a spot on treatment of Frontline on them. The next day, tiny fleas are biting the heck out of my feet/ankles. Just wipe the counters and check the books, I dont think using DE on them will help. Your veterinarian is the best person to talk to about any type of flea prevention. We went away for a week and came back, no more fleas. In other words, if you have a decent model, it will be fine . They have been treated with frontline and show no signs of fleas. Thanks. I just wanted to add that the Diatomaceous Earth has to be food grade (not the kind used in pool filters, which is dangerous to animals and humans). Hello, Im caring for a small group of feral cats on my property. Thats about when I realized I was dealing with fleas. People who have constant itcher/scratchers that switch to a Lamb and Rice,corn and soy free food usually have happy pets within a couple weeks. That wont be a problem at all, let us all know how it goes! Thank you so much for your informative articles! Kitty has since been booted outside, I cant handle the bugs. I let Boo in our kitchen briefly, he wanted to go down the cellar to eat & sleep, but with all the fresh DE down there, I was afraid he would get respiratory problems. I have Safer Brand DE and it says 100% on the bag. I find that it distributes it quite nicely. I can put around their homes, food area but they will not let me get close enough to put on them directly. I hope the DE does the trick!! It has long been used in the control of fleas, bed bugs, ants, and other household pests. Hi Susan! Thanks so much for all the info on DE and fleas! I made the traps Wednesday night and put them in the boys rooms and my room. Have you actually physically seen the fleas, not just felt them? We have a HUGE yard, and as I mentioned in my previous postwe live right on a nature preserve. Is that ok- also, I did not see it say good for humans or pets. Ive read all the posts on this page, and found the probable explanation for my three dogs itchy tummies too frequent use of DE directly on their skins. I recently purchased a 25 lb bag of DE I applied it to both of my dogs and both cats all of my pets are inside not outside animals. Hi Momo! Hi! I have access to the hive in my wall by drilling small holes through the wallboard, would that be a good way to inject DE? Your article was very informative and clarified some information about DE. That being said, rather dont put anymore down if you can easily purchase some food grade stuff because it is better. Hi! Thanks for such a good article! So, my hats off to you! The bag of DE with insecticide is already open and I wouldnt want to waste it. Hi Marty, diatomaceous earth will work for chiggers and a great defender is keeping grass mowed regularly. I put it directly on my 2 small dogs and 1 cat, used Bio Spot and Zodiiac Spray still see flea poop! Hi! Since I usually recommend applying the DE a couple times in heavily infested areas (vacuuming it up each time after about a day), you will probably need about 10kgs. However, I am sure that removing them, applying the DE and once it has been removed, bringing them back should not harm them. Again, all the previous pointers need to be reviewed (above) but to add to them, dont purchase any DE products that are marked for pest control. How. Diatomaceous earth for cats and dogs is only effective at killing insects and parasites when it comes into direct contact with them, so according to what type of parasites you are dealing with, your treatment method may differ. We have hardwood floors and have used it along all floors and keep a dusting in the gaps in the floors. Im finding no trace of fleas or flea dirt on the dog (1 week flea free). But I was looking for a little more information about the use of it being applied directly on the dog. Let me know please! I have done everything known to man kind, but nothing has worked. Ive been using DE for a couple weeks now, and although it has lessened the amount of fleas, my 2 cats and dog are still biting and scratching at themselves, and I am, too. Hi Jamie! I purchased DE that says its 100% DE however I misread the bag; it said safe for food establishments but its not food grade (sob). 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. Hi Krista! It didnt affect them negatively, and when I treated the window sills and rug they actually started going and rolling in those areas or pushing themselves into those areas until their coats were dusted again. Ill wait and then try the D/E. I have bought DE, and have scattered it around the bedroom, but as I understand it, the fleas are just waiting for a body to hatch from larval stage and then leaping on me! My parents brought home a puppy and the poor thing is infested with fleas. Make sure you use a shopvac or something like that to suck it up, and leave it down for a couple days before you do it. That made things worse, like we pissed of an army, they came out like crazy with a biting vengeance. The dog has not been here at all since that time. Do you think I should have my husband cut all of it down and then spread DE within our yard and also on the outside?? Hope that helps! I vacuumed everything last night and brought my large dehumidifier up and had that running all night. All are bad at bathingwhen I try, I get scratched, bit, crying, and its exhausting. My house is old, I live with my grandfather, and he refuses to get rid of all his old stuff around the house (making it very hard to deep clean and de-clutter, which makes it very hard to thoroughly clean to get rid of fleas). Its a pleasure. So far I am very impressed. Read this article and went to home Depot the next day and bought a huge bag. Do you have any experience with this product and birds? It worked well on the housecats. Hey Laura! I found food grade DE at our health food/vitamin store. Used it once with no results. Im going to make some DIY traps tonight (thanks for that tip). I dont want to say to the world its 100% safe but realistically, it is very unlikely that it will cause issues. It wont hurt him but I would rather recommend a decent spot on treatment or just simply giving him a good bath using dawn soap and warm water. We all have computers, and Im a bit worried about the fridge as well. Hope you enjoy! Every surface of our house is covered in a fine layer of dust. I have a fairly large flea problem and I will naturally treating my pets as well, can you suggest the best way to achieve being flea free? It is a pleasure, glad that my site helped you. We have ticks and fleas in the yard and I dont want to use chemicals that will harm our pets or our herbs and vegetables. We have sprinkled some DE on our dogs but they are still scratching like crazy. Im leaving it overnight into tomorrow just to make sure but, this stuff is clearly superior and fantastic. Rock material, not concrete. Hi Natasha, Im currently living in a pet friendly hotel with my dog Thorn and we picked up fleas, a week or two passed before I discovered the invasion. Thanks for the share, really helps . We will be vacuuming and dusting a thousand times before our house will free of D.E. Dont use any essential oils on your cat, it is dangerous for them. I drink a teaspoon every morning and every night. For some reason I thought DE was a white powder. Hi Cathy, you can put it in a plastic container and after punching small holes in the lid, use it like a salt shaker to spread the DE evenly. When I inspected my bed closer I could see a lot of flea larvae wriggling on my bed, along with tons of flea dirt and eggs, it was absolutely disgusting! If it is not available locally then yes, Amazon is probably the way to go. I also purchased food grade de from my local feed store think horse supply. And still had fleas. The stray cat, Boo, is for the most part kept in our basement when he is inside, while the other cats are free to roam the house, but not the basement. That is a good question hehe, I am actually not sure. Just be careful you dont get too much powder puffing into the air when you apply it to the targeted area. Just make sure its food grade, put some in a plastic container with a lid (put holes in it) and use it like a salt shaker to apply the DE over your floors (the small holes will ensure a fine, even spread). I have been on amazon and ordered food grade DE, we have a combination of laminate, hard wood and carpets. Sometimes a little floury feeling in ears. I have only a tiny 4lb yorkie and no other pets. I gave him a good 10min soak in dawn soap last night and afterwards brushed him out like crazy. One place on the island I found. I think its an environmental thing,if so, How can I repel them and kill the ones in here off for good? I have had cancer before and this I bought doesnt say food grade. I cant wait to try this its January in NC and for the first time I still have a flea problem during winter. I have lots of hardwoods and tile. We ran the vacuum and we had some spray left from the other day ( Raid flea and carpet). All Rights Reserved 2022. Again sorry for the essay and I will definitely update you on this. Studies on the benefits of DE for health have been minimal, so benefits are difficult to confirm. Thanks! Although it does work, it can dry their skin. Do I have to wash everything down?? I used this once before and it was good for a day or two then boom back again. The last time Honey, the dog, was here laying on my couch, she was getting bit by fleas. Thanks! Ive been spraying clean clothes with Sentry that does kill eggs and larvae while throwing out a lot of clothes. HELP PLEASE!!! Yes, use warm water and dawn soap, kills the fleas instantly. Above-ground injury is characterized by shot-holing in the leaves of the host. Hi, could you recommend a brand of food grade to use that would have at least the 90%, Hi Patty! What is best for vacuuming. Okay, gonna give this a try I have 3 cats, an old boy and 2 younger girls. Well, I noticed about 2-3 weeks ago that he was disappearing alot. It should mention it on the label. I hope that your comment encourages those that have not had a chance to use DE to give it a try Cheers! I work 10am to 7pm and so I cant vacuum very often? For your dog, there are a number of other natural flea treatments that you can try, check out my dedicated guide on removing dog fleas and let me know if you have any questions. Hi Linda! I would suggest researching that first. I purchased DE yesterday, and in a hurry to slove the problem, POURED the DE powder everywhere; baseboards, carpets, couches, etc. I do not know what fleas actually look like, so am wondering if this is what they were? Pet food allergies are very common, especially if their food has any type of corn variation or soy in it. Buying diatomaceous earth from Walmart or Lowes This is definitely a great option, especially if there is one of these outlets near your residence. The vet said a flea bath from a groomer may help, but they cant guarantee to get all of the fleas, and then if our house isnt completely free of them, itll start the cycle all over again. As for your yard, you can use DE if its very dry but keep in mind that water will significantly reduce its effectiveness. I usually recommend just a standard bag based vacuum cleaner with no fancy cyclone technologies, etc. Thank you, appreciate you helping Fancine. I also purchased nematodes and put them out a week ago, then the DE for inside yesterday. Does all the DE have to be cleaned up? The irritation is making him even more anxious. Not sure what you recommend on our next steps to ensuring this problem goes and stays away. I dust under beds and under sofas, behind the TV and cabinets as these items are difficult to move and fleas love to live in such areas. Intercropping companion plants helps deter flea beetles from the host plant. My legs have sore all over them and I dunno for some reason this summer they are just horrible. I became a host, now my battle is ongoing. We did put the DE on the animals for 48 hrs before bathing them again in dawn. I typically use DE for actual areas, not really pets. Also, we used some Dawn dish soap homemade flea traps. Cant be too careful when it comes to our lungs. 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? Also, you dont need a thick layer (might be why its not working, not sure), but rather a thin layer, almost a dusting of the stuff. (They hate this stuff). Its labeled Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for human consumption. If there are fleas on your dog, I suggest a topical spot on treatment. 2 questions: 1. is there any value in adding DE to my dogs food? How long does it take for diatomaceous earth to kill fleas? I also wanted to ask of any product that will do to get rid of flea in my head and my daughters. Cutting down the trees would be a bit of a shame but it would reduce the flea population so its really up to you. Im so frustrated right now. I always recommend a decent spot on treatment for that. 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. 2. Hope that helps, please share this article with your friends . My vet did not carry the bombs. Tried vacuuming everday and flea combing the animals but i just puffed the powder on all of them to see what happens. You can definitely do it room by room, but leave it all down until the entire house is done. Our basement is made of slate floors. Some recommend tilling under the trap crop once it becomes infested, but this could create a dangerous situation wherein the main crop becomes the primary target. I did 3 of them in my house and no change. Will it be safe for me to allow the cat to go back down there when the DE is still present? now i am thinking to put food grade DE ! Just wanted to throw my 2 in here. 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? This part of NC is terrible for pests. I was just wondering if the DE washes out of things easily. But how shouldnt apply it then on the headboard since its an upholstered one? This past Summer I had a TERRIBLE flea infestation in my home. In the morning you will see hundreds of dead fleas in the plate. Hi Natasha, what happens to fleas in colder weather? I went through the entire house and put salt all over the carpet and furniture (real fine almost powdered). However, best bet would be to phone them and ask if it is safe. Have a good one! Be absolutely sure its food grade de- very important! Hi Linda! I recommend that you use a brush and pan to get most of it up and then use your vacuum to get the rest. How long will it take to start killing them on my cats. However, dont stress. Good luck! Should every square inch of the floor be covered lightly? Could you please go over the instructions for using it again? A few days in i must have super fleas or something. However, there is no need to take a chance, just give your cats a quick wash (I put mine in the shower and yes, they do hate me for it for a good couple days) and only after they are completely dry, apply the Advantage. Are they dead fleas? The Diatomaceus Earth (food grade), salt, and DIY traps are just as well Just a little more effort but better for your health and pets well being. Note that row covers need to be installed before adults are observed, to ensure that they dont get trapped under the row cover with the main crop. 2) Use a face mask or damp scarf to cover your mouth and nose until youre accustomed to using this powder. I put a lot on my carpet but vacuumed it up too quickly. I have a problem area of my yard that was full of ants and was dried out from the previous years drought. I do need to add that after I did the Borax my vacuum cleaner broke and it took 4 days to get it back. So, of course, now i have them all over the house as well! I have sprinkled it on them into their furs, I have sprinkled it in all areas where they lay, I have sprinkled it wherever we get bitten while standing or sitting..and EVERY horizontal place in my home is now covered with the dust from it. Hi Sharon! I had been suffering from pesticide resistant mutant fleas for about almost a month now. Then I brushed it in with a stiff broom. That being said. The sales person, said that, while the packaging did not refer to the terms Food Grade on the packaging, she said the instructions indicated that it could be added to feedso I am assuming this is the right product? Here are a few encouraging success stories for using this powder for effective flea removal. Doesnt have to be pure white honestly, just lay it lightly and evenly, maybe using an icecream container with holes in the lid. She looked like she had chicken pox there were so many bites. I discovered hundred of eggs in these place. How many times should we repeat? I received a 5lb bag of the stuff for $13.95 with free prime 2 day shipping. It is so horrible, iI don;t know how much longer i can live with these things on me.I bought some Diatomaceous Earth. We thought they were getting better.. at first we were not getting bit and now I am getting bit all over (although no one else is.. so weird) I have seen little baby ones crawling on my dog but only a few here and there.. I live in an apartment complex and there is grass, but I am not sure about where my outdoor indoor cat is picking up the fleas. I just want to get that out the way first. The nematode will control fleas and Fire Ants as well. Oh, I also touched the moist tissue to the nose just to moisten em up a bit. This time they both got baths, then a spot on treatment and also some DE to kill the ones that were still hanging on. I have had pets all of my life, and I know many times they have had fleas, but I have rarely, if ever seen one. You could but its better suited for killing fleas in carpets, etc. Good luck! 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 . Hi Jamie, thanks for the lovely comment! It is a pleasure, I enjoy helping the community! Will this product work as well. Let me know how it goes, would be happy to help you sort this out. Should it be safe to release my cats to walk on it? I have cotton bedspread that I am afraid to wash and dry in heat. hi i found small infestation of bed bugs in my bedroom , i did deep cleaning , i sprayed bed bug killer spray couple of time ! I finally doused all 2800 sq ft in food grade DE! Within 24 hours her biting and scratching had minimized to almost nothing my home is officially flea free. BlackDiamond from Home Depot, When I got this package, I immediately sprinkled the 3 inside dogs. We are not getting as many bites so think we are on the way to winning the battle. I have seen you respond to others about it being ok to leave on couches and beds etc.. I recommend using it around the house, not so much for direct application. But now Im worried I may have harmed all my babies . . I wouldnt dump it on them, but 1/4 tsp or so per cat one time, plus whatever they do to themselves (which isnt too muchits not like its sitting in piles anywhere) seems to have helped a lot. Food Grade (this is important) DE will not be toxic, you can safely use it. As for fleas sticking to me I have found that if I use a body lotion that has lavender in it (not just lavender scent but the actual oil ) the fleas avoid me.Thank you again for the advice ..I was thrilled to hopefully get these little buggers under control while not breaking the bank..Keep up the good work !! The bag is the same size as the Safer brand, 4.4 lbs. They cant reach where topical are applied or the collar. Rather just wash him in dawn soap and warm water and reserve the DE for the floors. Ive searched around and found this site about using DE. I would just wipe the laminate with warm soapy water and then use DE on your carpets. Try a spot on for your pets and continue the DE on the floors, etc. Hi Madeline. Glad you have found this information useful I havent used it for that purpose myself but I have read that it is good for parasite removal and things like that but rather contact a medical practitioner for confirmation. I have seen no mention of anyone using it on human bedding, so I would love to hear your thoughts on that. If you dont, the first step will be to find out where the fleas are coming from, and deal with that with haste. So Id immediately shove them in the washing machine, then take a good shower and fortunately never infested the whole house. It even develops collagen in some folks faces. Hope that helps! I have a shitzu who likes to bring her nasty biting friends over after a day outside the yard. Hi Stephanie, thanks for the feedback. Thanks. Thank you for this great website!! Thank u so much for info, I really appreciate your info please answer. Sign up and make sure you are always on top of the most important info for you and your pets. 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. Yes you can and you are correct with both your statements. She had 2 baths. I just bought a home and it so happens that one room is infested with bird mites Just wanted to ask that if DE would work with that Tried everything but its a killer at night I have sprayed my room with Lysol all around That is the only way that I can rest at night. but i am desperate to try anything lol. Hi Karen! It says it is 85% silicon dioxide, 10% other oxides, 5% moisture. Hi Ruth, it is a pleasure, dont forget to share it on Facebook hehe Absolutely, do that and let me know how it goes! But when I walk around my bedroom i do not have fleas jumping on me. It is a pleasure! Its been about 4 weeks now and were getting new bites about once a week. Hey Shannon! 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. If you cannot find at local stores ( I did not know about Tractor stores), you can order it from Amazon. Or did I just waste my time with that and actually need pure 100% DE? I then used Flea Busters powder although did not finish entire house due to its dustiness. Hey Colleen, welcome back! Also I notice his skin is starting to very get dry and actually flaking off in areas, can I add olive oil to his diet without disrupting the effectiveness of the DE? I dont like using the chemicals on her plus the flea treatments are so expensive! I have read this but yet to find the answer i need to know can you use this in your yard i have a dirt floor kennel ??? They come out to feed on you or your pet, then go back to their hiding spots. Yes its safe, its just not the best way to kill the fleas. Ive seen some eggs and feces on our hand towel in the bathroom although it is way less than it was before. 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. After 2 treatments I havent seen any fleas and thought they were completely gone, until today. On 7/16/2013 you commented to someone that they could use the nematodes and DE at the same time and then in this comment you say not to use them together so which is correct? I am not sure what model you have but it might clog it up. That being said, thanks to all those that gave tips I will come back each day and read more of them. Hi, Ive been adopted by a feral cat who hangs around outside. I almost went crazy last time and DE saved my sanity. I live by myself so I sprinkle the carpet and just leave it on there. Honestly, I have never used anything except the white one. I just bought the safer brand just for inside my house. My backyard nearly looks like it has snowed (I live in Florida and its September!). Diatomaceous earth is made up of the mineral amorphous silica [12]. Thanks! 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. Or maybe because i used a battery operated tea light candle instead of a real one and wasnt effective? Diatomaceous earth (DE) will make your garden look like it survived a flour bomb explosion, but it is a powerful organic weapon to have on hand when youre going to war with beetles, and various other insect pests. . 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. If you do have an infestation, take action immediately to avoid further damage, and to remediate this threat to the health of your plants. We came back from a 5 day trip in july and i could see them crawling on my cats faces from 2 rooms away there had to be hundreds on each of them. The store is very far away from where I live. Just tonight I found one just chilling on my chest. Wow that is incredible, thanks for sharing that experience with us . Thanks bunches. 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. They are doxies. Do you have a particular recommendation for us? Go easy on DE on their fur. I dont know how they got in here again, Unless through open windows (with screens.) I bought food grade also but is also brown. so hope its good to hear i wasnt the only one that had trubles finding this product to. While I cannot be 100% certain, the fact that it can be added to the feed, tells me that it should be safe. We just purchased a home and it has fleas about 5 on each leg. Really appreciate your comment, it contains some great information that I know will beneficial to my readers! The whitewash is cracking off & falling to the ground of the basement in a few areas. Thanks for the great tips and website this whole experience is nerve wracking and it helps to have others offering suggestions and sharing. Just got done blowing up my house with this stuff (100% food grade from organic store) already notice huge difference. However, do note that living mulches will compete with the main crop for water and nutrients. I have the Red Lake brand. I would prefer to avoid using a bomb and am interested in DE. I have sprayed both of the kids rooms, carpet and mattresses. I sprayed and bombed but still get them all over my ankles when I enter. I have a great article on the best flea treatment for dogs, check it out for more details. I also think I used too much. They seem to be newly hatched ones as they are all tiny not adult size. Will DE kill all stages of the flea life span? Garlic is toxic when given in high amounts. I have used the DE in my house and I have all wood flooring. I grab a little gardening journal that I keep by the back door and trot to the garden for a quick scouting session. Glad to have helped, and thanks for taking the time to leave me such a lovely message. I apply it with my hands, they get a little dry but nothing a good wash and some lotion wont cure. Hello again. Keep it up! My vet suggested Diatomaceous Earth food grade. Can we do one room at a time or will the fleas move the room that has not been treated? 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