I put DE all around my bed and removed the bedskirt, but they are directly jumping onto me and my blankets :-(. I have been fighting this for almost 2 1/2 months. Have also used a product called IGR, which keeps the fleas from maturing and laying more eggsand lasts for 7 monthsso another thing you might consider. Then the cats will come back and treat themselves. This is the height of tick season and when you leave the field with the dogs there are so many it looks like a flea infestation but its ticks. So I started researching and hiding is something they do if they are sickly So I began checking him over. We still are finding fleas and flea dirt on them. Your veterinarian is the best person to talk to about any type of flea prevention. Yep, dust there too and after you wash any clothes they could have come into contact with, keep them out the wardrobe. Ive been doing research on this topic [your site is MOST informative!] Thank you for the info. 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. Hello! After reading your blog I ordered food grade D-Earth from Amazon and put it down today. How could this be? I was so disappointed when I found fleas still on him after the bath. Apparently, they only sell the food-grade brand online. We have 9 children who love on this dog so its untelling where eggs have ended 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 Candace! Have a good one! Hi Linda! Also what can I do if anything to create an environment where the good nematodes stay and I do not have to apply yearly? COPYRIGHT 2023 ASK THE EXPERTS LLC. p.s. Is there a measurement that I should give to my dogs. This morning no signs of flea dirt, so maybe we are winning the war. Even food-grade diatomaceous earth can be a health hazard if used inappropriately. 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. After using the DE I have found that it is effective from the first application. Hi Allison, yes, I recommend that you treat your pet at the same time, either before or afterwards. How can I use this product on concrete or laminate? I tried everything, bathe the dogs every other week, I asked about frontline plus, which I was provided with good reviews but I had 9 dogs and that was too expensive for me. 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 took the vet for a check up and he advised me that she is highly anemic and so Im treating her for this condition and now fleas!!! Thank you for this great article and all the comments people are posting. Thank you! Hope that helps, please share this on Facebook if you appreciate my time . When extracted, they are already dead, but their shells remain. Trying to locate the right one. Thanks! I dont like being restricted like this, but it seems like the best policy for me. I was recommended using DE, food grade of course, on a dog forum last year. Hey Hope, thanks for your detailed comment, really helps me understand what needs to be done While I dont live in Canada, I have done a little research and I recommend you try Terra Greenhouses or Herbies, not too sure if they are near you. I went on a trip to Chicago. It already had salt rubbed into it and was sprayed earlier so we just put a clean mattress pad on it and he got a clean blanket and slept in his room. I never find them in the carpet, in the bed, on the sofa. With a choice between the two, do u still recommend DE or borax for a small dog ? . And I have yet to find out how pure it is. In my personal experience, it can dry out their skin and potentially make them cough a little but it should be fine. Also, we still got bites while DE was in the carpet. Oddly enough I have two 2 year olds and a 16 month old and a 4 & 6 yr old that play on the carpets all the time and have nothing. Also will it harm bees? Will definitely do as you suggest. It worked great. . It has been almost 24 hrs. Or would I need to wait the 3 weeks, hoover, then apply the DE? It is a pleasure! Like boric acid, it kills fleas by dehydration [10]. Hi Jerry! One method we have done is to dust the rug and then play with the cats. Yeah it takes a while, just put it down and continue with your life, it will start thinning their numbers. 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? I like that the pure stuff is white. I would like to know how to apply it to the pets skin fleas are not a problem in my carpet anylonger since I have removed them all from my home.I do have an old pet who has such a terrible time with her skin this time of year she is red and hot and smells horrible my heart aches for her I have tried everything and thought maybe this would help if I fed it to her and maybe put it on her coat. Thanks. Can I apply Nematodes for the bad guys underground, then apply DE to get the above ground? 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!! This is a cultural method implemented by many, especially in the spring and fall. Good luck! Help????? I was wondering, would I be able to use the diatomaceous earth alongside the K-Othrine? I will run out and purchase some the first chance I get. Will it harm them and when do I bath them? Hi Natasha, what happens to fleas in colder weather? Hi Aileen! Can you give us some suggestions? Pet food allergies are very common, especially if their food has any type of corn variation or soy in it. They should beware of any product that says that it should be applied directly to the pet.. Even though she was only in our home for a day prior to starting her Revolution, we are looking for something to treat our apartment, as we dont want anymore popping up. Also it removes the dusting often created by using it in powder form which is beneficial to allergy/asthma sufferers. Hi Lisa, it can usually be avoided by brushing it slowly and no, it is not dangerous, it just makes a real big mess hehe. (More Effective than DE Alone) 1 lb By Abundant Living. As for the DE, I recommend actually rubbing it into your carpets as it will kill the adult fleas on contact and if any eggs hatch, it will kill the larvae. Thank you so much! Your best bet is to wash them gently in warm water and dawn soap, kills fleas instantly. My girlfriend is allergic to seafood and shellfish. After the first hard freeze? Will it work on an upholstered bed or should I get rid of it? But what exactly is it? For example, that will probably not be under the stove but rather on carpets, your pets living areas, etc. I would prefer to avoid using a bomb and am interested in DE. My friend just sent me this article-my cat is highly allergic to the traditional back of the neck flea products, and I have tried all the herbal remedies (shampoos with cloves, Rosemary, etc), And now my bed is flea-ridden. This has worked very well up until this year. We have hardwood floors, how is the best way to get rid of fleas on these types of floors, using DE? However, since we dont know its exact compound makeup, I recommend going online and just getting it delivered to your door, thats what I do Just make sure that you get the pure stuff that doesnt contain insecticides. I know its not recommended to use it on them but could I use it on them at the start of the flea war and if so how often can I to minimize irritation? Should I try a light dusting on the comforter cover? I have hardwood floors. Specifically, DE will eliminate 60% roach within 24 hours, 80% within 48 hours, and 100% mortality in one week. Love my friends for giving me good answers and ideas. And it is odorless so they dont freak out from a nasty smell. Your comment will also help the community, so I appreciate it. I live in Malta (near sicily Diatom is not easy to find. It took the smell completely away with one bath. They are Covered In Them!! You applied DE incorrectly. Thanks for the recommendation and for taking the time to comment . So, again, I am assuming that this is the correct product. Great Pet Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Using broom made huge difference working it over floors. While it can work, I advice against using it on your pet. We have been trapped in the upper floors of our home due to these pest and we are now on our first floor flea free and working on the family room which is the final level. I am normally not bothered by them but this year I am terribly, my dog also sleeps on my bed with me, so sprinkle on the mattress and then put the sheets on, leaving the DE on there? It took a lot of work on my end as I lived in an apartment complex and they came from a downstairs neighbor of whom the complex eventually kicked out. Inhalation is not the only safety risk. And since its a repellent, it will only work until it wears off. 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). I wouldnt bother about the spoon in the food though. and apple cider vinegar to put on a cat? Our basement is made of slate floors. . So I buy this DE and sprinkle it on my cat and my bed every week for a month? Use a spot on treatment like Frontline on your pets and let me know how the DE application goes. These pets are allergic to flea saliva, which Hanna says causes extreme itchiness and secondary infections. Will try tractor supply or home depot. ? Well, theres bad news for the flea beetles everywhere, now that youve learned their plan of attack. And while I know it is a non-toxic and an overall safe product., I am paranoid about spreading it around my house for my familys lungs sake. We arent seeing any on the floors, only on the cats. We have way too many dogs beds for 2 dogs! You were right about the salt/baking soda not being as effective so I put down DE yesterday. I work 10am to 7pm and so I cant vacuum very often? Would this work for ticks? So after this really long story, lol, I still have a question. In Canada, some Feed Stores stock the Red Lake brand. I use it in the yard and I removed my carpets with DE to the garage for the summer. My dog was infested. HELP. Then to take it a step further, put out a couple DIY flea traps each night (see my article on this, just browse to the fleas category at the top of the page). Hope that helps! Hi Betty, thanks for sharing your story and for the kind words, I really appreciate it . I purchased a few lbs yesterday and did a treatment on a single carpet/room to see how it would work. Some of these links may be affiliate in nature, meaning we earn small commissions if items are purchased. Also the fleas are heading towards parts of the dog where I have to be careful putting the powder. thank you. Regarding your dog and its fleas, I highly recommend that you use a spot on treatment and not that collar (see my article on the subject of flea collars, they are bad news). DE is powerful against intestinal worms after seven days of use. Since this substance also absorbs water and humidity, it also keeps things nice and dry. I suggest getting it and teaching the fleas in your house who is the real boss . A few options for non-living mulches that I prefer are barley straw and leaf litter. Can we do one room at a time or will the fleas move the room that has not been treated? Join the fastest-growing email membership in pet care. At the moment I have 10 cats a dog & 6 guinea pigs . I vacuum every four or 5 days and then re-lay the DE.I clean bedding areas periodically with vinegar and water. i feel like it would just slide around. I again have a flea problem from rescuing a kitten we found outside (my 2 cats are strictly indoor but this lil gem has spread her unwelcomed itchy invaders thruout her new home and play mates. Another thing to keep in mind is that DE only kills adult fleas. He seems fine not bitin or scratching, he sits about 5 feet off the ground mostly. Would it be safe to say that applying it on a regular basis would help maintain a flea free home? And thank you for the article!!!! Ok, I have fleas, I have sprayed, bombed, put down IGR, etcand now Im leaving for a month, and I still have a few fleas. Even opening the door means I get reinfested inside the apartment. ;o), Thank you in advance for any light that you or your readers can share on these questions. I buy the 25 pound for $35. I dont usually recommend DE for dogs, its mainly for areas inside your house. If the DE isnt bothering you, you can just leave it down, will prevent any further infestations as well so that is a bonus. If this still doesnt remedy the situation, get yourself a steam cleaner as the high temperature will kill those fleas fairly quickly. Dont be fooled. All I can say is thank you thank you thank you. You have to vacuum daily if you have an infestation; twice a day if you can. First, thank you for the article. It doesnt, its not really a repellent. With DE, less is better. I will definitely add that to the main article so that others can benefit from your suggestion. Hi, I have a quick question. All natural.Plus the money I save I can afford to buy them better quality food and treats. Thanks for your articles, I read almost all of them on several bugs, different treatments, products, traps and etc. Is that t safe to use DE in the yard if we have sprayed with nematodes or will DE kill them? I have had cancer before and this I bought doesnt say food grade. Besides being drying, why wouldnt it be good for pets that are smaller in mass? The DE that I ordered will probably arrive tomorrow. Why above did you say, IF you are using a Dyson, be careful? DE comes in the form of a fine powder and is extremely rich in biogenic silica. The next day, tiny fleas are biting the heck out of my feet/ankles. Since its rather cheap the only real challenge is finding time to do it but I promise you that it will be worth it as it works great . I am leaving the DE in til I get all the rooms including mine. Can you put this on bedspreads/clothes? I sprayed, threw away and old chair that likely could harbor issues (cats favorite place) and my older son and I put DE all around the edges and covered the couch inside and out with DE (light coating). Honestly, I have never used anything except the white one. The cheapest brand is the best lol, just make sure its food grade Hope that helps! Thanks for your kind words! I recommend that you use a plastic container with a lid. Long story short It didnt work, so I redid everything, still no grass. And thats likely to cause a problem in your vegetable patch, unless you take action. We live in Florida and we do get freezing days a few times but that is over a year away. They will lay the eggs in places where your lamps are at. Have a good one! There is only 1 place that sells 300g Bug Killer Dusts which contains food grade DE. Fleas sometimes dont bite certain people, might have some thing to do with their skin. However if it says 100% DE. Its not necessary to apply it to yourself, just take a hot shower and fleas will die . My friend suggested I might also find it useful in getting rid of roaches. This morning (three days after the first treatment with DE) I was down to less than 10 fleas between 3 cats, I think. Great for hair breakage and thinning hair!! So its time to get rid of those bugs! I.E. Chihuahua mix? Although it is not toxic, it can cause dryness and . I am curious though as to what all I need to treat? I dont own any pets, so its even more frustrating. 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. Couple of questions. I wouldnt feel comfortable saying yes or no without actually seeing the product you are referring to. It also makes them invigorated! I notice when it gets thin, the d.e. Leave it down for a couple days before removing it , Ok Im confused. Yes it can, and I suggest that you combine the DE treatment with nightly DIY flea traps, they work fantastically together. Hi Deb, excellent! So Question 1, because its a very small room and I have no place to board my dog during the DE application Id like to use a salt and baking soda combination instead and DE along the baseboards how long should it stay on the carpet? These are spread out in a dry powder form and used to control Snails, Slugs, Earwigs, Thrips and Aphids. Its capacity to overwinter in soil and plant debris makes it challenging to manage, and very sneaky. I called a professional exterminated but still have a bad case of fleas. Go easy on DE on their fur. Do you have any experience with this product and birds? I have used the DE in my house and I have all wood flooring. I was frustrated because I sprinkled it all over but the issue is my carpet mostly and the kids are always crawling on it. Yes, its absolutely safe. I was told by one person I could sprinkle on my dogs food? I vacuumed everything last night and brought my large dehumidifier up and had that running all night. Hope that helps! Hi Deb I have been using DE for some time for internal consumption for myself and my cats as it is a brilliant wormer for pets and a marvellous health benefit for all sorts of internal problems etc etc. They are all natural and do not harm your animals! So I started panicking! I plan to vacuum In 3 days and do it again and then bomb my house one last time before winter. My poor cat is losing her fur because of these damn fleas. Hey Cath! New hatches develop into adults and then go looking for food and thats when they get the powder dust on them. Hi Kelly, if it is food grade, then yes. However, this was like a miracle and I could finally sleep again and not be afraid. LOL, Am I forgetting anything? Was that a terrible mistake? Thanks for all the information Natasha! I mean, infested! Can I hose it down? NOTE: Please dont use DE on smaller or very young pets (e.g. That being said, thanks to all those that gave tips I will come back each day and read more of them. Diatomaceous Earth vs Fleas Experiment AK49BWL 21K subscribers Subscribe Like Share 402K views 5 years ago 05/19/2017 Reading online tells me that fleas will die if exposed to Food Grade. Thank you for sharing such thorough guidance. It never seems to get better. 02/25/2010 I wear contacts and after applying the DE dust my eyes got irritated. Can I find it locally? It does not say food grade on the package, but is listed as organic. Ive read your whole blog : ) I only have a Dyson vacuum cleaner and I understand that it will become a casualty in my DE vs flea war. For your pets, just get a spot on (such as Frontline). Best and cheapest solution that is extremely effective (presuming that the house and garden are not infested with fleas) is putting them in a bath with dawn soap. I am unsure about the moisture and the calcium bentonite. Hi Julie, thanks for the fantastic tips, I really appreciate you sharing those gems with us! Hi Teresa! As a bonus, brush it into the carpet, etc. Recently acquired a new cat who seems to be a flea manufacturer. It may work on carpets but its not working when dusting my cats. 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