The cheapest brand is the best lol, just make sure its food grade Hope that helps! You can usually find it locally otherwise get it online Hope that helps! Good luck! Though 20- and 18-gauge wire is inexpensive, it is not an ideal choice. I would have to sprinkle over a large area I suppose. Hi Kim! If I just hit the rugs, cloth furniture and such will that help? We have been fighting an uphill battle with fleas .but I used the DM around the yard and outside the house..I put small amounts in his food (which I was assured was perfectly safe) along with using a topical treatment on him. This will aggravate the fleas and get them moving about in preparation for your natural flea powder attack. Leave it, and then vacuum them up. I have one large cat who we have owned for 4 years and he is indoor only. It probably says it to be safe, which is a good thing. We want to treat it before we move furniture in nd have 8 days and were thinking of Leaving the de down the entire time. using a broom and leave it down for 2-3 days. I recommend that you keep using DE, its a fantastic product, especially in homes where there are lots of those cracks, etc. Have you ever heard of people doing that? Hi I was just wondering I sprinkled the pool grade on my floor is that bad? This has reduced the flea population by about 75 percent. I recommend purchasing some 40 mule DE, its affordable and pure. Thanks for putting the info about DE on the web, so much better than all the poisons out there. Its disgusting and gross. It is a pleasure, thanks for your kind words. My two older boys and I are bitten so bad we had to get benadryl and do baking soda baths to deal with the itching. . I just purchased Red Lake earth diatomaceous with calcium bentonitie for use on my carpet. How would you suggest resolving this situation before it escalates further? In fact, food grade diatomaceous earth can even be used to kill other pests like bed bugs, chiggers and gnats so feel free to try it elsewhere if you are having a problem with those in your home. I am actually rubbing DE into all of my clothing which works for about half a day, then I can feel them crawling in my clothes. I had DE food grade on hand. I will definitely add that to the main article so that others can benefit from your suggestion. Erica, Just a heads upFrontline doesnt seem as effective as before. If so whats the dosage to give my52 pound dog and When to give on a weekly basis monthly basis etc Thank u Michele, Hi Michele! Please also consider sharing my blog with your friends . I have 3-4 week old kittens with fleas. Hey Sharon! Training Collar Batteries Shop All. After digging around even further, it seems that it can even also be consumed in small quantities to deal with various ailments! Your primary goal is to make sure its as pure as possible, the color doesnt really make a difference. She had 2 baths. If not, do you have any suggestions? Came home and vacuumed each room a few times over and rubbed the diatomaceous earth over every inch (even under and all over furniture) by hand. Do you recommend using DE on the yard (cement, fake grass, patio stones)? Our dog has brought us the summer gift of a flea infestation. 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? I recommend leaving it down for about 5-7 days, and if you want bonus points, take a broom and rub it around a bit to make sure that it reaches all living fleas. Hi Rebecca, that is a fantastic idea, thank you for sharing! I suppose that if you leave it down too long, that is inevitable so yeah, maybe a couple days and then reapply after sweeping it up. They hate having it put on them. Ive searched around and found this site about using DE. While the product I recommend is usually white, this definitely doesnt mean that you have the wrong stuff. You rock! I have used a spot treatment for both of the cats I rescued from the shelter, but found theyre still scratching and Im seeing fleas. You can do it whenever you want to treat the area, there isnt really a limit per say. Looking for a permanent solution, tired of being aggravated by the little pests! Thanks, appreciate your kind words and I am very glad that you have followed my advise. I dont recommend using the DE directly on your pets. Cant say for future, I usually just treat a new flea issue when I see it. I then tried DE a week ago, left it down for 3 days before vacuuming and it seemed to kill a lot of fleas. How long should I leave it on them before I bath them or just leave it on them. Also I have been worried to let the cats into the main house, will the frontline rid them? We live on a nature preserve and have found them in our yard. Hey Susie! Do you know how this benefits pets or is this not a good idea? ago. 2. I can use something else to get them off her, i am just wondering if you have heard of this brand and is it too coarse for flea control? I believe I have racoons camping out under my deck, or else something flea-ridden died under the deck and all the fleas on it jumped ship. Please remember that my guides are for informational purposes only, and that you agree to the terms of use when reading content on this website. Whats the difference? I was recommended using DE, food grade of course, on a dog forum last year. De fleas..De worms..my pets have never looked so fresh and healthy. I do need to add that after I did the Borax my vacuum cleaner broke and it took 4 days to get it back. Then I saw your site. 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. The dog has not been here at all since that time. Thanks for the heads up, will definitely keep that in mind if anyone asks in the future. I am not sure what food chemical grade means, sounds like a contradiction so just be careful with it. We are infested badly and its killing our cats. DE isnt really for direct application on your pets. Thanks. As mentioned in this article and in the comments above, its better suited for killing fleas in your home (carpets, floors, etc.). I use Theraneem soap on the dogs and found a product called flea flicker /tick kicker spray. Hope that helps! I thank you in advance for any further help in this matter and I thank you for this wonderful site and information already gathered. Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it! Hope that helps, please share this on Facebook if you appreciate my time . 2 questions: 1. is there any value in adding DE to my dogs food? Couple of questions. It will not degrade or break unless a blade is taken to it. When this flea-war is over then I will just put new filters in. Hi! I live on a farm, so its ok that the music is blasting. Chihuahua mix? So, of course, now i have them all over the house as well! I was wondering if this was the same as in your article because the stuff I have is a brown color. Any thoughts or better ideas? Do exactly what you have planned except, dont go out and buy flea traps, just make them (info on this blog, check it out). The power of diatomaceous earth for killing fleas in the home and yard has been proven over the years and regardless of what you may have been told, it does work and its very effective. Besides being drying, why wouldnt it be good for pets that are smaller in mass? 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). After fleas come into contact with it, it should take about 4-6 hours before they die. Be sure and read ALL info on the label before usingaround pets and yourself in the house. Yes DE (even if its chemical based, not ideal though) will kill fleas. . Since then we have moved so there could have been a few stragglers. I have been on amazon and ordered food grade DE, we have a combination of laminate, hard wood and carpets. Not to get to far off track but my dog had a close encounter with a locale skunk. Im ready to give this a try, do I have to leave with my pups (they are 15 and 18 lbs) or can I put the DE down and we stay home???? If I leave it on overnight then vaccum is it safe for my cats to be walking around on it? Thank you everyone for sharing it gives me hope that this will work! There are a lot of uses for it and I love that it safe around my little ones. Im suprised we never had a problem before now. With fleas you need to not be having to empty debris from a bagless vacuum. Im going thru this flea invasion and have discovered something that may be helpful to some of you. However, the websites did not mention how to deal with books, notes, Cds, Dvds, computer, printer, drawers, air conditioner, and other items in a home infested with fleas. Dont use anything that isnt highly pure, food grade DE on your pets as it will make them sick. Hi Lisa! Can I hose it down? Still have fleas. Hi Susan, yep they will be, its just a precaution. Hi Donna, not too sure about ingesting DE, I only teach others to use it around the home. I always recommend a decent spot on treatment for that. Hope that helps! No, DE in their food will not help with fleas. If that doesnt help, let me know and I will help you more. Hope, Youre probably getting infected outside the home and bringing them into your home on your clothing. my vet treated with a pill, and all seem to be dead however, i am convinced i need to treat my home to prevent any future problems. I was frustrated because I sprinkled it all over but the issue is my carpet mostly and the kids are always crawling on it. ? They are all natural and do not harm your animals! I understand you are not a vet or a doctor, but do you have an opinion about the wisdom of allowing them to romp in the back yard? Also, do I need to treat hard surfaces.such as bookshelves, our fireplace, etc? Thank you for the info I had my wife stop in at a TSC. They have been out of the house for about 5-6 days now visiting family. Can I be sure this is good for her? It is also much more expensive than buying in bulk on Amazon. Thanks. No its not dangerous, provided its food grade DE. Hope that helps! I HAVENT SEEN ONE FLEA SINCE I APPLIED diatomaceous earth!!! I hope the DE does the trick!! Hi Rob. The Dm (which I was able to find at a local hardware store ..I live close to the Canada border and it was not easily available at the local walmart etc) was less effective in my home . Any brush with stiff bristles . We put more DE in the rest of the house. You were right about the salt/baking soda not being as effective so I put down DE yesterday. DO NOT add oil if treating cats! Hi Terri, she didnt but DE does work. Ive been spraying a Peppermint oil & Clover product on all the fabric furniture (its suppose to kill fleas and fleas eggs). I just need to be reassured that it will not do any harm to either us or our furry guys! Maybe looking for a second opinion on my case in particular. 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. Hope that helps! (More Effective than DE Alone) 1 lb By Abundant Living. Hello! 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. If you want to learn more, check out my article on the topic under the fleas category (top menu). Good luck, and sorry for the delayed response. Good luck! Thanks to you & commenters who shared how they apply it! Can I use it outside in my yard and on my patio? in the article it says that it shouldnt be around kittens, puppiesbout how old should the puppies be before they can be around it. 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. Thank you so much for the support, Sincerely, A Clean Freak. Hi Carrie! I have two small poodle mix dogs and Ive never had the flea issue Im having right now! Also I have set up a flea trap in my room. We are not getting as many bites so think we are on the way to winning the battle. You can apply it, leave it for a couple days and after vacuuming it up, repeat (if you still find fleas). Would this plan work for DE application -> DE down on carpet for 2-3 days, then vacuum up, then DE immediately reapplied (so in effect DE two times a week or a continuous application for 4 weeks). I left my door open whilst I was away and he slept on my bed. Hey PJ. Its supposed to be completely safe for people and pet use. Hi Eva! Or did I just waste my time with that and actually need pure 100% DE? Hey Tom! I used your homemade flea trap for a night where the dog sleeps, it came up empty the next day. Grateful for this informative site! Hi Kelly, if it is food grade, then yes. Treating everyone for fleas with a topical product isnt financially feasible no matter how heavy the infestation, plus Im convinced that Frontline and its relatives have been so widely used that the fleas are laughing at us behind their backs. Please help me! It is used by hotels to control bed bug infestations also. I usually recommend just a standard bag based vacuum cleaner with no fancy cyclone technologies, etc. Hi Katie, any brand will work. Could you please go over the instructions for using it again? I get this question a lot, so I decided to add this into the article itself (lots of answers in the comments section if you want to read over them as well). I have a 9 month old daughter and I saw one on her neck! I continued to vacuum and spray the carpets with hot shot spray, this unfortunately doesnt contain an igr. Im wondering if a mixture of both DE and Boric acid would be more effective than just using one or the other. Nothing was helping. Otherwise your timings and target areas is perfect, let me know how it goes . Hi Jennifer, thanks for your comment. Since flea eggs hatch after about a week of being laid by female fleas (in most scenarios), its recommended that you repeat this process once a week for a total of 3-4 weeks. Just how much do I sprinkle on my three pound and eight pound dogs dont want to use to much please help thank u, Hi Kathy! Why does this matter? I ordered online on Amazon a few other items: Alpine Flea Insecticide with IGR-20 oz can 795903 but that wont be in for another 5 days. Hi Abigail! So I buy this DE and sprinkle it on my cat and my bed every week for a month? I thought I would vacuum tonight it up tonight. Thanks for this DE info. 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. I highly recommend actually treating your garden (with lime, etc.) Glad to hear it worked for someone. THIS has sent me into panic attacks which causes me not to eat, sleep, and then chronic fatigue. & I thought Id do the Borax treatment to prevent the return instead of retreating w/DE 3-4 times? It makes me happy knowing that i have assisted with your fight against fleas For your old dog that has licked himself dry, using natural treatments (such as lemon, dawn, etc.) Since DE is effective vs a number of pests, its definitely the right option in your case, even for bed bug problems. Garlic is toxic when given in high amounts. Still, gonna keep going till the traps are ZERO. 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. i would like to treat my whole house at the same time, but honestly dont have anywhere i can take them while its on the floor. Hope that helps! Good question, basically DE is only for non-pet related treatments. I have also brought them to my car and business office from clothing containing them. Hello. However, now that the powder is no longer there, they are back again. Good luck! No offense to them, but if it has a toxic label, its very unlikely that its safe for your pets and kids. Good luck! Sorry if youve already covered this, but does the DE have any effect on the flea eggs or larvae? Going into a little more detail, the diatomaceous earth is formed from algae with siliceous shells. Most importantly, I am happy that you have had positive results. I am now battling a second time with them. Im pretty positive that his article saved my life and my wallet!! I just want to get that out the way first. I bought the DE, flea products for the animals, and am washing bedding. I had a quick question: I have a house w/ a basement and have noticed fleas in both levels. Will try tractor supply or home depot. Just tonight I found one just chilling on my chest. It doesnt say food grade anywhere. If they sell them in slightly larger quantities, get the bigger one as its always a useful product to have around the house. I do not use it on wood floors but use a damp floor mop with liquid that has some white vinegar. Although I have not seen a flea for 2 weeks both cats are still getting welts. Just make sure its food grade and isnt infused with other stuff and it will be fine. It has to make contact with the skin. FYI: my house is a complete dusty mess! Hello! I will be purchasing the food grade for the rest of the house. I have a very hard time of finding food grade Diatomaceous Earth in a certain part of Canada. Trying the tealight method now these last few nights which seems to help some, will try to order some DE online that were mentioned here in the and try that soon. Ive spread the DE outside my door way to but it doesnt seem to be doing much good. Until now. Thank you! My goal for this blog is to create evidence-based guides that are easy to understand, provide sufficient depth and can be trusted to be very accurate. 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. Hi Allison! Fleas have to come into contact with the DE to die so a repeat application will just ensure that it works 100%. I also make a facial mud mask 3 or 4 times a week. If you want that, a spot on treatment is probably best (dont use a flea collar). I suggest you get a plastic container with a lid, punch small holes in the top and apply it like a salt shaker. Hi Julie, thanks for your wonderful comment, I really appreciate the time it took to write it up. Do you have any suggestions for us? They seem to be newly hatched ones as they are all tiny not adult size. This is often referred to as pool grade diatomaceous earth and its important that you dont use this! Could you let me know how to tell the difference between pool grade and food grade DE? Hi Jamie, thanks for the lovely comment! I now have a horrible flea infestation. 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? HELP! Dog GPS Tracking Collars Shop All. She sleeps on a pair of shorts of mine on the dresser, they were covered with this small gravel like dots. What schedule would you recommend? I cannot promise that you have gotten rid of them, but reading through your comments makes me believe that you really went all out with the borax and DE, so yeah you have probably succeeded. We are getting front line in the morning to treat all 3 of our cats. I am not sure what model you have but it might clog it up. 2) Use a face mask or damp scarf to cover your mouth and nose until youre accustomed to using this powder. 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. If there is no carpet do you think exterminator would be safe? Good luck! Leave it down for 2-3 days and while its down, put those flea traps in place for night time. Hi Michelle! Anyways I had a few questions I bought some DE a few days ago I assumed it was food grade and also looked up the company who was responsible for putting it on the shelves their DE is actually grey/light dusty coal colored not white. I just put down some DE and Boric Acid on the entire lower floor and the stairs (Carpet and tile) Today I woke up and thought they were dead. It didnt say food grade. Ive no doubt in my mind the parrot made things worse with the flapping spreading eggs everywhere in closets if one was open.every area of my home has been effective. Took it to the laundromat, washed and dried everything on high heat. I would wash all the bedding as Connie suggests, in hot water with detergent, then dry on high heat. If you have sprayed with nematodes, you dont need to use DE so dont bother If you are having success with that, I suggest sticking with it as for outdoor use, I think its a better solution. Should I wait until the dew is dry in the morning and sprinkle it around, under, and inside the shed? The only rug in my apt. Speaking as a former vet assistant, I would recommend not bathing with a repellent. The water/DE solution dries quickly and gives a very even coating of DE on every fibre thereby increasing its effectiveness. You can always put them on it, see if it affects them and then make a decision. 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. Hi Heather, thanks for your comment. wherever she lays. & it seems to be starting to help.. Hi Jake, from my experience, no. Hi Karen! Just be careful you dont get too much powder puffing into the air when you apply it to the targeted area. I use a Shop vac to suck the clogged filters. Hi! Hi Rhonda! Thank you in advance. How do we get rid of them? Basically you will need to dust a fine layer around your home. Ive sent my husband to the local farm supply to by DE. This could be in the grass in your yard, your carpets in your home or even the areas where your pets sleep and play. I heard that salt can kill fleas also. I do not walk in the grass myself without boots on and mostly avoid being in the yard. Im off to try and find your article about flea solutions for cats! I used DE on them tonight only to read one of your points which was not to use them on kittens!! Hadnt read your website, though, until this morning (great, detailed information, and such a quick turn around for questions). Great for hair breakage and thinning hair!! My one cat keeps getting reinfected with tapeworms even after medication and applying revolution. Thank you for your input. I purchased DE yesterday, and in a hurry to slove the problem, POURED the DE powder everywhere; baseboards, carpets, couches, etc. Also check my article on flea traps . It was a lot easier to get it distributed evenly. I am curious though as to what all I need to treat? Hi Michael! This website is a means to that end and I hope it helps get people off the idea that poisons are the only way to go. I read that Food Grade DE needed to be used and the Safer Brand didnt indicate that it was in fact Food Grade. Hey Shannon! I would certainly order food grade if need be, but in the meantime the fleas have to be dealt with. Its I guess what farmers use for their animals food. What is the best way to go about treating an outside infestation? Hi Madeline. It is greatly appreciated. Food grade DE is great for your pets, even when ingested. Jon. However, she sleeps on my bed; she has for 10 years and there is no changing that. how would I use? Anothet woman told us about it. As nearly as I can figure, the chigger larvae attach to her hair when she is in the yard. The benefit of the food grade one is that it is completely safe, hence the recommendation. Im so frustrated right now. Last night I sprinkled with a flour sifter between my box spring and mattress and between the mattress and fitted sheet and slept in same bed. Ive kept our cats out of all of the bedrooms for two weeks while trying to win this battle but was wondering if I should let them in to help stir up any eggs/larvae and adult fleas that are hiding? I will also check it out, thanks again! 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? Kittens might be a problem, not because its poisonous but because it can cause a bit of breathing issues due to how fine it is. Thanks in advance for a response. Besides vacuuming is there any other special clean up procedures I should do? Hope that helps . I was told about Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade- from a friend. I am glad that I could be of assistance and hope to see you back soon. I have an article on this blog about it, find it under the fleas category and tell me what you think. Hi Derek! Thank you for your help. In fact, although they do bite and can make you very itchy, fleas have to find an animal host eventually otherwise they will die. Hi Sharon! Using broom made huge difference working it over floors. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated! Also, leave it down for a week, while putting a DIY flea trap (article on this blog) in each room at night. Ever since the start of summer, I and my dog have been a walking free all you can eat buffet with this fleas and its miserable!! Hi Terrie, not sure if Helen will reply so here goes. . However, dont stress. Hey Leon! I am starting it today. So far I am very impressed. Thanks to everyone! I am not too sure which model you have but preferably use a non-water based vacuum to suck the DE up. For years I have searched for a remedy for chiggers and have recently hit upon the prospect of using DE. (1 part DE mixed with 2 parts water), to spray a fine mist onto the carpets and soft furnishings as well as under furniture. Hi George! The bedroom floor is old hardwood and soon developed a HUGE flea infestation. You can use it outside but it looses effectiveness if it gets wet so yeah. I couldnt find any contact on their website. I sure hope you can help me. And I have yet to find out how pure it is. Chickens like to take a dust bath, will the silica aggregate or cut them? Once that is done, sprinkle some DE on your carpeted rooms, and leave that DIY flea trap (again, I have a guide on this) out at night (it must be the only light). My daughter is planning on coming over to wash ALL of my bedding, and doing the complete borax treatments here in my house this week. Thanks for taking the time to provide all this info, I really appreciate it , Hi I just notice diatomaceous earth in a pet food supplement. This means that DE is great for places like your carpets, floorboards, etc. and roughly how much would be needed for 2 Jack Russel cross dogs? I used the flea bath soap, Dawn dish soap, flea powders while my cats are locked out of rooms, flea sprays, small amounts of essential oils, you name it. WebXing110 Bought a 10lb bag on amazon for 25 bucks, think i was ripped off but if it works ill be happy. I recommend that you use a brush and pan to get most of it up and then use your vacuum to get the rest. 4) For the poster who has bees in her wall: If you can locate a beekeeper or beekeeping club in your area, you may be able to enlist their help to capture and relocate your bees. So in other words, you dont need to put tons of the powder down, it just need to be enough to finely dust the surfaces. Then, you put a special receiver collar on your dog. Could I do that every morning and expect it to last the whole day? Perhaps grab a spot on treatment for your dogs and you will be flea free in no time . But I was looking for a little more information about the use of it being applied directly on the dog. So we only have one in the living room, we keep our bedroom door shut to help keep it cooler in the living room where we are during the day. OH! If there are cracks between the wood, DE can help a bit there. Thanks for the lovely summary on how to use DE effectively, you really hit the nail on the head. Keep up the treatment and see if they start to disappear over the next 2-3 days. You can look up what foods/plants are hazardous for dogs to get a complete list. What is Lime Treatment and Beneficial Nematodes? How about my 2 year old son? The grass and plants are dry. We use flea applications monthly on both cats and dog. A few fleas quickly turned into a huge infestation. I came across your site with sheer desperation. Hope that helps! I had to share that it works so well since it was a really horrible year for the mites and our neighborhood is dense with old oak trees. I have no idea what level of cunning the possess. Can you give us some suggestions? Our cat lives down there. Hi LBear, thanks for your lovely comment and contribution to the community. Hello, I found your blog this.evening and found it very informative. Thanks for reading my article on using diatomaceous earth for fleas and I encourage you to share this article with your friends. 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). Im finding no trace of fleas or flea dirt on the dog (1 week flea free). Where I used a lot, does this mean its not going to be effective? My other younger son has a few bites but nothing compared to myself and the other sons. Remember to repeat the process a couple times! 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?? I make my own bug wipes to keep fleas and mosquitos away from me because bugs find me delicious 5 select-a-size paper towels cut in half to make 10 squares. I like that the pure stuff is white. 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