The walls of our basement are whitewashed with lime, but getting bad since my Dad got sick and passed away 12 years ago. Some things i have just thrown out because I cant deal with it all. Can I use it on furniture and mattresses too? Or is there something else I can do for the laminate floors? Wow, tons of comments! Hope, Youre probably getting infected outside the home and bringing them into your home on your clothing. Will try tractor supply or home depot. I put it directly on my 2 small dogs and 1 cat, used Bio Spot and Zodiiac Spray still see flea poop! Use a soap and warm water solution and wash down the bathroom (mops, cloths, etc. You will have to clean it up but definitely leave it down for a couple days . Its time to get down to business! Ive seen that the DE is supposed to work pretty fast, but its just not helping, Does anyone have any other suggestions? Ive left it down for a week at a time before vacuuming and Ive used it on the couches and chairs both under the cushions and on the surface of the cushions. Is it because at night some rooms have lights on? 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. On a Friday we bombed with hot shot foggers with nylar an igr, throughout our trailer. Hoping we can rid our home and our poor pets of these pests! Rather use DE in the house (carpets, etc.) Hi Justin! Wonderful! Hope that helps! 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. Do you have a flea comb? I came across your site with sheer desperation. Now, though, im concerned that the Advantage wont work if there is still DE in their fur. I ran and bought frontline and put it on all 3 of them, then 13 days later they became infested again! Hi Jon, in addition to the PM I sent you, try my DIY flea traps . And, while fleas arent technically supposed to take up residence on people, the ones we have seem perfectly content in my daughters thick locks. at the end of cleaning a dusted (with an applicator) the entire coop pen and both goats (not the chicks) I will dust again in a week (at this time I plan to wash the chickens) Question: ongoing how often do dust? 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? Both can be purchased at the Natural Garden or Barton Springs Nursery in and around Austin as well as on many online sources. Yes, DE will work. This little subterranean creature loves to feed on fleas, their eggs, and larvae. (My house will be empty, no pets.). There are two main types of diatomaceous earth, categorized by their levels of crystalline silica: The food grade variety, labeled Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for human consumption, contains between 0.5 and two percent crystalline silica. Do not apply diatomaceous earth directly to your pet. Food-grade DE is typically used to sprinkle on vegetable and fruit gardens to help prevent insects from infesting crops. Or no??? In three days the gardener will be here to mow the lawn. The little buggers were in her bedding! Just want to make sure I do everything needed first time around! You can also try using a flea bomb, I have an article that outlines the exact steps and I encourage you to check it out. 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. 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 know if it is safe to dust her cat tree that she sits in with safer brand d earth from home depot. Please share this article with your friends and family. I do not walk in the grass myself without boots on and mostly avoid being in the yard. Awesome, please share this article with your friends . Good luck! Make the bed with the newly-washed bedding and you should be OK. Be sure to vacuum the room daily while waiting for all the fleas to be killed. Leave the area. I plan to leave the dust for at least a month till i dont get bit anymore, heard the eggs take weeks to hatch unless they sense carbon dioxide. Hi Ang! Thanks. thank you. Do you have to stay out of the house when you use DE like with the foggers? It does not go all over the room. From what I have read it will not kill the beneficial nematodes but will kill the harmful ones. Too much DE is fine, it just is a bit of a mission to clean up lol. I have a 9 month old chihuahua mix and was planning to rub a DE /essential oils powder mix on her skin to prevent pests on her. I have a small apartment with no doors inside besides the bathroom so it is difficult to put the cats somewhere specific. Its a pleasure, glad that you have found it beneficial! Thanks. 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. Thanks for the heads up, yeah while it depends on the amount of DE being sucked up, it is definitely hard on the vacuums. Food Grade (this is important) DE will not be toxic, you can safely use it. Great information! Went to the pool store and got a 10lb box lol. Hi Natasha I wanted to thank you for your information, I recently moved to an apartment with a patio where pigeons and gulls come to sit and within a week was noticing I was being bitten on my feet when they were bare and when I would sit or lay on my sofa. And thats likely to cause a problem in your vegetable patch, unless you take action. Its wonderful to use with chickens. If you have major asthma, keep in mind that the powder may cause some irritation so keep your asthma pump handy and cover your nose and mouth with a damp cloth while applying DE. I was told by one person I could sprinkle on my dogs food? Its not dangerous but its best to combine a pet specific product (e.g. It will not be effective when wet, but when it dries out, it should have some efficacy.. A little goes a long way and rub it in real good to the base coat. 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. DE will kill ALL bugs, bees included. Since diatomaceous earth is completely non-toxic, how on earth can it kill fleas? Pure is best and application matters as well. I highly recommend actually treating your garden (with lime, etc.) I recommend that you use a brush and pan to get most of it up and then use your vacuum to get the rest. And more importantly, is it safe and effective? Hello, Im caring for a small group of feral cats on my property. Just remember to use a sturdy shop vac (or cheap bag vacuum cleaner) to suck up the DE, as you dont want to clog up and burn out the more expensive ones. Hey Jenna! Just in case the above-ground damage wasnt scary enough, Ill continue. I have it throughout my house and dusted DE over the entire floor and swept it into the cracks and baseboards. Any help/Advice would be tremendously appreciated as Im ready to put a bullet in my head! Hope that helps! It sounds like some vacuum up immediately. If you dont, the first step will be to find out where the fleas are coming from, and deal with that with haste. Are the fleas really dead after repeated washings? Didnt read them all, because I want these creatures gone fast, but I appreciate how you are taking time to answer everyone! Could you let me know how to tell the difference between pool grade and food grade DE? You can leave the DE down as long as you like to be honest, as long as there is no moisture or humidity which can reduce its effectiveness. She is frantic about how to clean it all up. My drugs are white, so I could see the fleas trying to get out of the de. I am leaving the DE in til I get all the rooms including mine. Our content and products are for informational purposes only. Hiya, I have my DE, do I need to cover every flat surface? Parasitic Nematodes need to be applied in the evening and watered in well. Here are a few Organic tips you can use to control pests in your yard. Hi Sharlon! Hi there, just make sure you have the food grade DE and you can stay at home. I was told about Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade- from a friend. DE is fine for them -internally in small amounts it will help keep them flea and parasite free..(.food grade only for pets and humans). Wow that is incredible, thanks for sharing that experience with us . how would I use? Have been doing research for my brother in law. We purchased a shaker from the dollar store (like the ones used at a pizza place for pepper flakes) and used that to shake the DE onto the carpets. Im obviously on the right track, because the fleas we had, were the biggest I have ever seen, and havent seen any that size since doing all this, any advice would be great. A transplant goes through a lot of stress when it is transitioning from its first home, the starter flat that you carefully planted in your guest room or brought home from the garden center, to its permanent spot in the garden. Apparently it will pass through digestive system and can destroy parasites (like worms). Thanks for your kind words! With some careful planning, preventative measures, and an action plan in place, you wont have to worry about the safety of your precious broccoli and eggplants. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. And still had fleas. Thanks, appreciate your kind words and I am very glad that you have followed my advise. DE isnt really for direct application on your pets. since I completed putting the DE around the basement with a shaker bottle. And thank you for the article!!!! That is a great question, let me go ahead and answer that! 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. Hope that helps! There is powder everywhere. I knew the DE is used in chicken pens to keep fleas out, so I went to a local farm supply store and picked up a jug of food grade DE. Hi Natasha! It is a pleasure! If you apply to the pets coat just dont go nuts with too much or too often. I use DE on the dog bed. The food-grade version of DE contains a much lower level of silica than the versions used for industrial work. Hi Katie, any brand will work. After reviewing the cautions for using DE (in this article), simply sprinkle the powder where fleas are usually found. Some people have mentioned that they eat a teaspoon a day to rid themselves of parasites. But it doesn't have to only be ingested to be effective. Hi Evie! 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. While a history lesson doesnt help you kill those fleas that have been bothering you, its comforting to know that since people behind to extract these deposits, it has been used for a large variety of farm, industrial, and even food-based situations where it has proven to be an extremely valuable asset. It also is said to contain vital minerals that help both. What I have learn is that you need to wash all your bedding on a hot cycle as well put it in the dryer, repeat more then once. Appreciate your lovely comment and your kind words. I also wanted to ask of any product that will do to get rid of flea in my head and my daughters. Also, I asked her about the concentration, and she said that there were no other ingredients listed on the packaging other than 100% DE. Hi Rachael, if you dont want to use DE, give my DIY flea trap a try, you can make them from home . Thanks. Tip: Put the DE in a plastic container, punch some small holes in the lid and apply it like a salt shaker. thank you very much for this comprehensive ariticle on DE but I dont have a clue how densely it should be spread it around. I was pretty heavy handed in some spots and while sweeping it caused a dust bowl. . Im vacuuming all upholstery and carpets 2- 3 times a day as well as vacuuming the bare floors and mopping daily. Diatomaceous earth is a good way to manage any of the following pests: Ants, Bedbugs, box elder bugs, carpet beetles, centipedes, Crickets, Cockroaches, earwigs, Fleas, Grasshoppers, millipedes and Silverfish. How long does it usually take for it to start working? If the infestation is bad, it is safe to use the Cheristin and have the collar one. The DE can be (and should be) left down for a couple days. My dog has had fleas, we used different topical treatments throughout the months. Fantastic, glad that you are taking action based on what you have read in this article. I put it on the floor 3 days ago. You can look up what foods/plants are hazardous for dogs to get a complete list. Hi Gina! Hi Natasha, I have recently bought DE, Product of Canada, and it is labeled Food Chemical Codex Grade. Finally, I can get my house back under control! Emily Brooks from Amazon, I had some fire ants who had decided to move in to our house and I also have been trying to kill the fire ants outdoor with various poisons and nothing had a very good success rate, I heard of diatomaceous earth and that it is safe to animals and kids, so I gave it a shot and it killed off ants inside and out in two days. How could this be? Thanks for all your great info. DO NOT add oil if treating cats! How would you suggest resolving this situation before it escalates further? Hi Dotti! An do I just sprinkle it around with my fingers or buy a sifter? Owner of 3 dogs and 2 cats in a house with 2 backyards. Yarrow powder and Eucalyptus oil added also is beneficial. 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. Naturally Im extremely paranoid and am doing all I can to kill them. My poor cat is losing her fur because of these damn fleas. Because even though the article says its safe for lungs, the bag itself (Harris brand, food grade, 100% pure) says the dust can cause permanent lung damage and to wear an approved respirator and goggles and work area should be equipped with adequate dust collection or exhaust ventilation. 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). However, now that the powder is no longer there, they are back again. Do you have any suggestions for us? Have a question. Using Borax on the floor near the bed and have a pan of water with a light on it for night time. Pruning Brussels Sprouts: Tips for Success, Pruning Brussels Sprouts: Tips for Success, .slick-slider#wpsp-83657 {margin-left: 0px; }.slick-slider#wpsp-83657 .wp-show-posts-inner {margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; }#wpsp-83657.wpsp-card .wp-show-posts-single {margin-bottom: 2em; }.slick-slider#wpsp-83657 .wp-show-posts-single {margin-bottom: 0px; }#wpsp-83657 .wp-show-posts-inner {background-color: #ffffff; }#wpsp-83657.wp-show-posts .wp-show-posts-entry-title {font-size: .9em; }.wp-show-posts-columns#wpsp-83657 {margin-left: -2em; }.wp-show-posts-columns#wpsp-83657 .wp-show-posts-inner {margin: 0 0 2em 2em; } Hi Kim! If you cannot find at local stores ( I did not know about Tractor stores), you can order it from Amazon. Hi Stephanie, thanks for the feedback. However, if you do it infrequently, feel free to do it. Otherwise your timings and target areas is perfect, let me know how it goes . I have a 3-month flea problem, first had pest control company spray all floors with toxic chemicals guaranteed to work for 7 months, did not even work for less than 5 weeks. Could you give me directions for using either one for outdoor feral cats ? What about red lakes brand of diatomaceous earth? I have a 9 month old daughter and I saw one on her neck! Mine too! Hi Karen! Let me know if you have any more questions! Thanks! thank you. Be absolutely sure its food grade de- very important! I found a flea and flea dirt. Shake this solution in the container until mixed and lay the folded paper towels in the solution. 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