DE will kill ALL bugs, bees included. For about a year now I have been using this Earth I place 1/2 tsp on their breakfast every morning. All natural.Plus the money I save I can afford to buy them better quality food and treats. Ive read that planting lavender around your house that the dog brushes past will help repel. Used properly, DE is effective as a preventive immediately; with a flea infestation it takes about a month after you dust with DE then vacuum. Really enjoyed reading some great information and advice from the article and comment section. Hi Kristi! Do you know if the DE will hurt her if she walks on the floor or furniture where it was? They are everywhere and the cats are getting infested again!! They hate having it put on them. I applied the DE to the carpets and spread it in with a broom to insure it got in there good, and a little on the animals. Its a pleasure, please share it on Facebook . Using a living mulch interplanted between rows of your main crop (the insects target) confuses flea beetles, thus limiting their ability to identify their target. Hi Ronda! They love him. Hi Kim, no it will not hurt them. So far, no scratching for the cat except once today and outside of two flea sightings this morning before treatment Nothing. Used it once with no results. Leave it on for a day or two and then vacuum up. I ordered from Amazon the correct type of DE to use on the carpets and patio. I seem to have an infestation there that is proving hard to eliminate, previously I had treated only the carpeted areas but i find that the concrete areas seem to be part of the problem as well. I have three cats, one doesnt have fleas really but the other twoboy do they have fleas. I have a question I bought Diatomaceous red lake earth with calcium bentonite food chemical codex grade is this safe to use on my dog and cats? Good luck! Attracts and Kills - Made from diatomaceous earth and selected baits, this powder causes insects to dehydrate and die within 48 hours after contact. Hey Rebecca! My parents dont. 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. Vet gave us some topical ointment to put on her and on my cat (just to be proactive about the situation). Last year the fleas were incredible, but after a really cold winter this years crop hasnt been too bad. You will have to clean it up but definitely leave it down for a couple days . This is definitely an option as boron based products are very effective for flea control, and I have personally used borax powder to kill fleas around my home over the past couple years (with great success). Another thing to try are Seresto flea collars. I was able to get 4 rooms done in half an hour and the carpet in the first room was dry before I was even finished with the 3rd room. How would you apply DE to floorboards with huge gaps and years of dust in between? Hi Angela! To be honest, if you can afford the exterminator and they can confirm their treatment will not affect your family, go for it. No it wont help the fleas on your pet, need to get a spot on or something like that. 2) Use a face mask or damp scarf to cover your mouth and nose until youre accustomed to using this powder. However, on that note, I dont usually recommend DE for direct application on pets as it can dry out their skin. Quote of the day: The garden is a mirror of the heart. -Unknown. I noted where she napped and sprinkled the DE there also. Wow that is incredible, thanks for sharing that experience with us . As long as its food grade DE, it will work. Fot application on my carpets I used a small seive with a handle for hard to reach spots, and an old hand crank sifter, probably 50+ yrs old, and it worked beautifully depositing finely sifted powder on the larger areas. I decided to get the pure stuff and use the red lakes stuff for outside pests. My 2 house cats AND Boo were treated with a medication called Revolution which you place between the cats shoulder blades. Im finding no trace of fleas or flea dirt on the dog (1 week flea free). Fleas have reproductive cycles so hang with the DE and vacuum-treat, vacuum-treat. Hi Renee, yeah that sounds good, let me know if you dont come right! Hi Dotti! I tried refined salt, several bombs and what not. Dr. Cathy Barnette is a small animal veterinarian with 13 years of clinical experience. My fiance and I take it in water daily and have noticed it helps our general health. Ive tried everything to get rid of the fleas but nothing works. Hi Doreen! You are doing fine, keep it up. Food grade DE can be mixed into pet food or added to their water in small amounts. Talk to your veterinarian about the best options for your situation. Its perfectly safe for your pets and is often used on beds to kill both fleas and bed bugs (as well as a few other pests). Also check my article on flea traps . To be extra cautious, just take your cats out the room while you are applying the DE to the carpets, etc. Does not say anything about FOOD GRADE. Yep, dust there too and after you wash any clothes they could have come into contact with, keep them out the wardrobe. Also on label Diatomaceoous Earth with Calcium Bentonite- Analysis: Ash(Mineral Matter) Maximum 95%,Moisture 8% Is the correct product to use, or does it need to be labeled only Food Grade? Did some googling, checked the dog and sure enough.fleas! Glad that you like them Provided you get food grade DE, she will be fine. Or no??? I have an article on flea traps on this blog, find it under the fleas category , Hello Natasha! Search Food Grade. The next day, tiny fleas are biting the heck out of my feet/ankles. There is a lot of brush and natural ferns that outline the perimeter of our yard and also on outside of our fence. Hi, I was wondering at what age I can use this on my pups?? For example, that will probably not be under the stove but rather on carpets, your pets living areas, etc. Give it a try though and let me know how it goes. Hi Dave! I just sprinkled a lot of DE around my house. Thanks again!! My wife and have a 6 month old daughter and we have been sick with worry. Help! Put on your scout cap, and get to work identifying and tackling these pests, utilizing the cultural, biological, and (only if absolutely necessary!) Author Posts Hi Krissy, I am sure that it will work just as well, let me know how it goes. Much appreciated. Apparently, they only sell the food-grade brand online. Hi Erica, if you get food grade DE, it will not be harmful to your cats (they wont need to leave your apartment), just make sure that you apply it carefully so that it doesnt fill the air with dust hehe. Then I will shop vac and go over it again with more DE or borax and flea traps. Over the past 2 weeks I have seen 4 fleas in my new apartment. That is a good question hehe, I am actually not sure. We all suffer from it! Again, thank you. Thank you everyone for sharing it gives me hope that this will work! Weve completed a Dawn soap bath on her and applied Revolution, which seems to be killing the last few left on her. Ive been spraying a Peppermint oil & Clover product on all the fabric furniture (its suppose to kill fleas and fleas eggs). I put it on the floor 3 days ago. Have you heard of Perma-Guard Crawling Insect Control? Help! Its peppermint oil and clove extract. But my question is how does D.E. Hi Sharon, it will be fine, just dont use an excessive amount . Hope that helps! So, how did you avoid this nightmare using your broom as you instructed??? box of food grade of DE 3 days ago I applied it as directed topically to our 4 dogs and my ferret with little to no affect at all it seems to not work , how many applications are you supposed to do and how long does it take to kill fleas ? Any ideas? Is it safe to put DE on my mattress and sheets and sleep with it on there? How often should I repeat the treatments since I seem to be getting newly hatched ones so soon after the treatment? Hi Patrick, goodness, that sounds like a serious infestation. RE the flea traps, try making the DIY ones on my site (not sure if you followed that article, but you dont need to buy any from the shop). However it did say good for chickens such. . Should the food grade DE b white, or is it more of an off white-tannish color with speckles? Hi Pam! Please share it with your friends! Hi Natasha! This has had the cats seek out alternative sleeping sites. Hi Theresa! This is often referred to as pool grade diatomaceous earth and its important that you dont use this! Very informative and good article Natasha! Let me know if you have any questions! Thanks for your questions . Hi Marie! If they are in the garden (which is possible), it is usually a good idea to get a professional to treat that. This stuff is awesome considering I have a 17 month old son! Hey April! Please note, as an introduction to this section, let me just make one thing crystal clear. Another option for dealing with pests in your soil is Diatomaceous Earth. I have a 9 month old daughter and I saw one on her neck! When the question was posed originally I could not find contrary information. For under the beds, just put DE or use a flea spray of sorts. Any dust, including silica, can be irritating to the eyes. I read that it can dry out your eyes, what precautions should be taken with this? Very itchy buggers on people and pets driving us all nuts, so I tried DE on my itchy self and it worked immediately! Within 24-48 hours of application, 85% of my flea problem was solved!! If she was on the carpet, got some on her hand (Im sure it would be a minuscule amount) then placed it in her mouth, would there be any adverse reactions? Hi Becky, I suggest using DE around the home, not directly on your pets. 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. Ive heard it can work wonders in this hair? If it is not available locally then yes, Amazon is probably the way to go. 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. Thanks for the heads up, will definitely keep that in mind if anyone asks in the future. She has a strong interest in crafting content that will inspire and help pet parents make informed decisions. I have an article on this blog about them, but will email you a link for your convenience. I suggest applying when when you see fleas, unless you find the application and cleanup entertaining . An do I just sprinkle it around with my fingers or buy a sifter? Rather just wash him in dawn soap and warm water and reserve the DE for the floors. After I sprinkle the DE, can I continue to walk on and live in the rooms having been treated? I sprinkled and brushed into all bedrooms carpets and box springs. drsfostersmith.com has GREAT prices on Seresto and is a GREAT company. 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. Much better than using unsafe poisons etc. :-) I will let you know if we are a complete success, Hi Amy, awesome yeah good luck and let me know how it works out for you. While the product I recommend is usually white, this definitely doesnt mean that you have the wrong stuff. Hi CJ, thanks for helping Bonnie, much appreciated . I gave all animals dawn bath, used a monthly flea treatment on all animals, washed everything I can, and have been vacuuming constantly also. 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?) Provided you take this precaution, DE is fantastic for getting rid of fleas . 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 also love TVs. Your article was very informative! Thanks!! Honestly, I dont recommend DE or Borax for direct pet application. Food grade DE is sprinkled on vegetable and flower gardens, as well as within the home to prevent insect infestations. Thanks for helping out Michelle, really appreciate it. Here is more about what we do. If you spend $45 bucks, theyll ship to your house for free. 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. Hey Tami! Ive only seen dead fleas to be honest but hate not knowing if Ive got them all or not ha. Secondly, when using the broom, it is all about small, mainly downwards movements. Hi! (The cats will be in residence; the dog will not). This means that DE is great for places like your carpets, floorboards, etc. Just a little word of caution folks. 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. Losing my mind here . I was so pleased to read your article. Just rub it in and leave for about a day before vacuuming it up, that way it wont go to waste. I am battling a second flea infestation problem, I used boric acid, salt and baking soda mixture, and DE when if finally arrived.I used those products around the house and carpets the first time leaving the last treatment on the floor and carpets for 72 hours. Although diatomaceous earth is nontoxic to humans . Jon. 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! in the floors as it can usually get in there and kill more then just fleas. Safe for Humans & Pets which should arrive in 2 days time. Love the stuff, its natural and chemical free as long as you get the food grade. Is the Spider Killer DE the same as food grade? Option for dealing with pests in your soil is diatomaceous Earth and its important that you them. 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