Neem is a natural moisturizer (Indian Lilac). OH NO my husband just spread Pool grade DE all over in the cats out side pen. Floating row covers provide a physical barrier between the beetles and the main crop. I would love to hear how it goes, please keep us updated! Don't confuse food-grade diatomaceous earth with the stuff used to filter pools. It is supposed to be safe (gives instructions for feeding cattle right on the bag) and says it is food grade. 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). I will definitely add that to the main article so that others can benefit from your suggestion. I CANNOT find ANYWHERE on the internet ANY demonstration on how to put this stuff down, or in what amount!! Thanks!!! However, this is just a suggestion, doing it right away is not harmful so its really up to you. Hope that helps! We have laminate floors and I am not sure how I would go about using DE. We use flea applications monthly on both cats and dog. Alternatively, try your local garden shops or farm stalls if you have any nearby. Is there a specific brand youd recommend? 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. Hi All, I am just seeing this site and I love it. Hi we tried everything to get rid of fleas . Also, I always recommend a bagged vacuum cleaner; using a HEPA type bag helps keep dust and other particles from being sent back into your room as you use the machine. 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. These are spread out in a dry powder form and used to control Snails, Slugs, Earwigs, Thrips and Aphids. Thank you, appreciate you helping Fancine. Hi Janice, thanks for sharing your experiences and for the suggestion . I just got a nine week puppy and my yard has fleas, I have a canal in the backyard and also some stray cats, squirrels and opossum visit my yard. Hi! I also use this for flea control and for personal use. 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. Hi Karen! If the fleas really are in these areas, they will die. I have read your complete article and many of the comments as well. Going out into the woods I searched for a product that would do the job if sprayed on my clothes. I believe I read either in the article or in a response to another question to be careful with younger pets; at 6 weeks old and weighing just about 1.2 lbs, is she too young for us to use DE on the carpets and allow her to roam freely as she does? Check out my fleas on dogs article on this blog , I have reduced the amount of fleas caught in my flea traps to just 1 or 2 in the last few days, last week I caught 42 in just a few days, YUK. Though estimates vary widely, scientists believe there may be as many as two million species of diatoms inhabiting lakes, oceans, ponds, and most other aquatic environments. Will it harm them if they walk or lay on treated carpets or furniture? I went through the entire house and put salt all over the carpet and furniture (real fine almost powdered). 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? Fold each in half and make a stack. i have been vacumming daily but this is where most of our storage is that is used in house and or clothing in boxes is there anything else i should do so i can get rid of the fleas and make sure they dont populate? 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. Is it dangerous? Just a little word of caution folks. My dog cant walk 5 steps without scratching. Good luck, and sorry for the delayed response. My house is large and we need to cover the whole house. We have no pets but everyone in the house is getting bit still. Glad that it worked for you, and appreciate the feedback . 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 still keep the traps going even though I do not have anymore fleas in my home. ;o), Thank you in advance for any light that you or your readers can share on these questions. The vet would have recommended a spot-on liquid flea control product applied to the animals neck to combat fleas on the animal, thus preventing future tapeworms. Luanne S. Hi Luanne, yes I am sure its fine, just dont let them ingest it or anything. Looking forward to hearing your experiences! That is a good question hehe, I am actually not sure. No offense to them, but if it has a toxic label, its very unlikely that its safe for your pets and kids. Thanks! This guide has brought a new life for me and my pets!!! Is that ok- also, I did not see it say good for humans or pets. I spray it on my boots and my clothing when I go into the forests to photograph game animals. It looses effectiveness when it gets damp, maybe that happened. This will push the tiny granules into the carpet, without causing a dust cloud. Yes, use warm water and dawn soap, kills the fleas instantly. If it is not available locally then yes, Amazon is probably the way to go. Glad I found this site. It is possible but honestly, I cannot recommend anything unless it says food grade. Hey Leon! Having researched the deadly effects of Avantix and other poisonous big company products, I found myself reading an FDA Study report from a major topical flea poison maker and was thoroughly disgusted with what I read. NOTE: Please dont use DE on smaller or very young pets (e.g. I dont want to hire an exterminator, because Im wondering how much that is going to help if the fleas are all over my cats? Just want to be sure I got the correct product. Hope that helps! Just make sure that it is food grade, that is your only concern. She is frantic about how to clean it all up. The woman at the health food store recommended that I cut up some old nylons and put the powder in and sprinkle it lightly, not to just not waste it but also to ensure a fine and even coating. I put DE all over my carpet yesterday, I did not use a broom to sweep it into the carpet but Im going to do so after this comment. So far, after finding fleas on our indoor only cats and throughout our house I instantly bought and used Capstar (which is an amazing pill that instantly kills adult fleas on pets), Frontline, Borax which I used to dust the entire house, some spray to use in harder to reach places, washed all laundry, blankets, bed sheets and anything washable that has touched the floor. Also, leave it down for a week, while putting a DIY flea trap (article on this blog) in each room at night. I recommend Vets Best Flea + Tick Home Spray for treating your pet. Hi Jeremy, it is a pleasure! However, her milk dried up very quickly and she had to be separated from her litter as kittens sadly do not understand that there will be no milk from that source and youre hurting your mum. 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? 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. Just got done blowing up my house with this stuff (100% food grade from organic store) already notice huge difference. Hi Natasha, Thank you for the very informative advice on how to treat flea infestations. Our content and products are for informational purposes only. small doses of course. Sometimes a little floury feeling in ears. Yeah I would advise against letting your cat drink from it, but i think that as soon as she tries, he will taste the soapy liquid and hopefully stop, so maybe just keep an eye on him in the beginning. We are giving DE a shot. Should I try a light dusting on the comforter cover? Is DE effective against bees? We recently discovered we have a flea infestationafter myself and 3 of our children were getting mysterious bites. Hi, Why do you advise not rubbing DE on pets directly? (My DE is food grade, but I have had it for a year). My daughter used de, a bit too heavy and vacuum doesnt work and wet rag does help. Provided you take this precaution, DE is fantastic for getting rid of fleas . Very important when handling this product that you wear gloves and a face mask at all times and be sure to apply on a still morning with no wind and when you arent expecting rain or irrigation to be an issue. The DE is a pain to vacuum up because it will clog your vacuum cleaner filters quickly. The bag of DE with insecticide is already open and I wouldnt want to waste it. Older transplants may resist pest pressure and recover more quickly if they suffer damage. However, I usually leave the DE rubbed into the carpets, etc. Veterinarians generally advise against the use of diatomaceous earth for fleas on cats and dogs. Thanks so much for all the info on DE and fleas! Just dont put an excessive amount and they will be fine . Hey Rachel! Also give my flea trap article a look at, I think you will love it. I also found some ants emerging into my kitchen over the last couple of days and I poofed DE and they dont like it at all. is more then enough. Can I mop it up after sweeping? Or burn the apartment down, (if I wouldnt go to jail Id consider it!!!! Hi, Natasha, great article, and kudos for staying on the job. My room is right next to the unkept yard that used to have 3 chickens until 2 weeks ago, now there is only one. 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. Love the stuff, its natural and chemical free as long as you get the food grade. These insects identify their feast (read: host plant) based on smell and visual indicators much like we do! Thank you so much! I still can not get them out of my bathroom!!! But I have seen flea dirt in the sheets just 1 or 2. I plan on buying larger bags of the food grade and using it from here on out but Id hate for the first 2 bags to go to waste. Tried vacuuming everday and flea combing the animals but i just puffed the powder on all of them to see what happens. 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. Before using diatomaceous earth to control fleas, understand the caveats. And we have a nursing mother cat (kittens a little over a week) can it be used on or near them safely? I live by myself so I sprinkle the carpet and just leave it on there. You can also use it on your lawns. Any tips, am on on course or do you think there is a problem? They should beware of any product that says that it should be applied directly to the pet.. Also try my DIY flea traps, they are easy to make and work well. Thank you for your input. To be extra cautious, just take your cats out the room while you are applying the DE to the carpets, etc. It is a pleasure! I cant remember how long it took me last year to take care of the situation but hopefully it will be soon. Im hoping this will also help with the enormous spider population, lol. Could this be that i found the fleas early enough? or anywhere else, so questions are how bad is the infestation and what do I need to do to get rid of them for good? Update from last comment I have been doing de vacuuming and I am still seeing them.Im wondering if I should put on my cats but not sure if it will harm them any suggestions. Thanks, glad you have found them useful To be honest, it sounds like its just leftover flea dirt, shouldnt be anything to worry about. Yeah it is not dangerous but since they are so close to the ground, it is not ideal hehe. No problem, your wish is my command. I never was able to recover from my back surgery and Im at my wits end. No, DE in their food will not help with fleas. Hi Jon! Thanks again. That sounds perfect, let me know how it goes and make sure that you apply it slowly otherwise it can make a bit of a mess , How do I know if its the food grade DE? There are a lot of uses for it and I love that it safe around my little ones. I have finally gotten rid of the fleas in all infected parts of the house with bombs and then had my carpets professionally cleaned to make sure all residue was eliminated. had worked very rapidly. I hope that you share your new found knowledge with your friends and family so that they can also have a fantastic method for getting rid of fleas . Flea infestation. in a few days, so will wash most of it away, and Ill reapply it more lightly next time but Im wondering if its bad if they breathe in some of the dust. Hey Laura! I like that the pure stuff is white. Hey! And who doesnt like a good head start? Have to check out. Anyway, we have a 10,000 sq ft warehouse and a pit bull that stays here, she and the shop is infested with fleas. And, when you say that essential oils may harm the liver, is this from ingesting the oil by licking it off or by smell alone? Is it safe to apply directly on my dog? Really enjoyed reading some great information and advice from the article and comment section. Food Grade (this is important) DE will not be toxic, you can safely use it. Hey Eileen! I hope to hear from you soon. Hope that helps, share this with your friends! Two days after I had gotten home, I noticed that I had been bitten by something. Much appreciated, have a fantastic weekend, please share this with your friends! I even use it on the dogs periodically. i plan on using the DE treatment left for 24 hours, then vacuum, followed by carpet cleaning every 3-5 days. But it doesnt say any percentages of whats in it. Kelly, you should not use them at the same time. Diatomaceous Earth can also be fed to dogs for the purpose of eliminating intestinal parasites. Best not to apply it on areas visited by pollinators. Our home is over 85 years old Victorian style, remodeled kitchen with over 85 years old wood flooring on the first and second levels. 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). Hi Sandy! Hi Kate! The next day, tiny fleas are biting the heck out of my feet/ankles. what about them inhaling while they sleep.. or am I over thinking :^), Hi Laura, definitely mix it up. We put down DE on the couches and carpeting on Tuesday. Sacrificial, but usually effective! I will run out and purchase some the first chance I get. Is method dangerous for a vacuum equiped with a HEPA filterwill it kill the vacuum? Hi, Natasha: On advice of local pet shop, and before reading this article, we spread DE on the carpets and brushed it in well with a broom. Thank you! Hope that helps! Hi Wayne! Much appreciated. We just purchased a home and it has fleas about 5 on each leg. Then mopped all hard surfaces with soapy water and gave the dog a spot on treatment. Are the fleas really dead after repeated washings? If I leave it on overnight then vaccum is it safe for my cats to be walking around on it? Since its still in its infancy stages, make a couple of my DIY flea traps for each room, repeat and you will be sorted. Cat is more calm and dog has stopped itching as bad, I see what everyone was saying bout the mess haha. We have 9 children who love on this dog so its untelling where eggs have ended up! Ive also been mixing 1 teaspoon with their wet food twice a week and its cleared all the worms out bc they are gaining weight and their fur has never looked or felt better!!!!!!! Pet food allergies are very common, especially if their food has any type of corn variation or soy in it. Any pros or cons to not cleaning up the whole thing. They will ingest it, crawl over it, and it cuts through like microscopic glass particles. It works. 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