21 Comments. I have a terrible infestation of fleas and have had my small apartment sprayed twice with an all natural product used by a professional exterminator. Apologies if this has been mentioned already, but I have a question regarding treatment of plank flooring. Also, remember to uncover your plants once they start to flower, so pollinators are able to do their work to ensure that you have a harvest of veggies! The strange thing is the bigger cat has stiff type fur, so I cant pop them like I do on the little cat BUT what I am finding now is black dots of ? Thanks for the helpful information, I have one question, the powder you put behind the stove, entertainment center and etc, do you vacuum it up also? Also the few that did jump up on my socks, fell off since they were too weak to stick. 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? Hi Rachael, if you dont want to use DE, give my DIY flea trap a try, you can make them from home . . Thanks for sharing! Also might be worth putting a spot on for your kitty. What I bought is only 78% DE, 22% Other. I came home to a house with an entire bag of DE layering the carpets, beds, couch, couch cushions chair cushions, dog begs, etc. 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? Hope that helps! I now find myself unable to sleep, up at 3am, nervous and searching online for answers!! I am now struggling to vacuum it up, my filter gets blocked in a couple of minutes and I cant see around my house as the DE flies into the air. Hi Sheryl, it is not dangerous for them so you can give it a try. Ive purchased an expensive steamer to steam clean my beds and hardwood floors but Im still seeing them periodically jumping on my clothing. I have sprinkled it on them into their furs, I have sprinkled it in all areas where they lay, I have sprinkled it wherever we get bitten while standing or sitting..and EVERY horizontal place in my home is now covered with the dust from it. I have never used one with that filter but let me put it this way, its basically just dust. However, this is not an instant cure and will only work for subsequent generations. Any suggestions to keep them off me? My apt though is another issue. How do I apply DE on hardwood floors and how much do I use? Let me know how they work for you! Good luck! I discovered hundred of eggs in these place. The use of a light and dish of soapy water at night helps us see if there are adults still around. You can also spray it on furniture or bedding. i dont know WHAT HAPPENED!!!! The first time I did it lightly with flea DE from Home Depot (only 90% DE) and the fleas were still there but less. Walmart doesnt sell DE at all. My dog brought fleas in and they are destroying me. Pet food allergies are very common, especially if their food has any type of corn variation or soy in it. Hi o was just wondering can I use it on my couch and recliner because that is where my dog sleeps some of the time and I am trying to get rid of the fleas in my house. The funniest thing I already had DE for an ant problem I was having and I need something that I could use around my grandchildren, I know have an inside/outside cat and my home and my cat and dogs have fleas, they all have been treated I needed something safe and stumbled across this blog, so once again thank because I used last night and within hours of use, my dogs stop itching and scratching. Rub it or sprinkle it. Repeat maybe 2-3 times, if there is still a flea problem of course. drsfostersmith.com has GREAT prices on Seresto and is a GREAT company. Thank you for all the wonderful information on DE. H Carol, thanks for helping out Katrina! Just want to ensure the safety of my stray cat Boos Health!! I do have a shop-vac, but Ive also read that they become clogged too. Thank you for the info I had my wife stop in at a TSC. Thank you for your easy to read and understand blog. $9.97 for a bag at Home depot 100% diatomaceous earth. Maybe just buy a cheaper bagger type vacuum? DE is also completely safe for the family so you can use it without worrying, just give it a dust off after about 24 hours. Does anybody have the links to an applicator that they can recommend? They will give you an idea of how many fleas are hiding in the home and they are very effective. Is there any thing youve come across that will prevent this? Some of these links may be affiliate in nature, meaning we earn small commissions if items are purchased. Just tried this tonight. I have one large cat who we have owned for 4 years and he is indoor only. Unlike the other varieties and mixes, this is completely safe for the family and will not cause any problems in the house. 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? Help! This powder absorbs the liquid from fleas exoskeleton which is fats and oils. This stuff is messy and we are covered in the stuff. Let me know your results , Hi, We noticed our cats had fleas and immediately did a spot on treatment of Frontline on them. Reapply every couple weeks when you think fleas might be invading. I have heard about DE from a friend with dogs. If all goes as planned, Ill wait a few days and treat again. Thanks. I use it in our rabbits bedding. Hello! Under her belly especially and under the arms. Everyone talks about putting it down and how great it is, but not ONE demonstration!! Otherwise your timings and target areas is perfect, let me know how it goes . Good luck! The powder should not be applied directly to pets unless you are specifically instructed to do so by your veterinarian. Cheers! Hi Renee, yeah that sounds good, let me know if you dont come right! I dont usually recommend DE for dogs, its mainly for areas inside your house. For your dog, there are a number of other natural flea treatments that you can try, check out my dedicated guide on removing dog fleas and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for reading my article on using diatomaceous earth for fleas and I encourage you to share this article with your friends. I have three cats and one dog with fleas, have used DE (food grade) all over the house and on them. However, after further investigation of its chemical makeup, this soft, often crumbly deposit was actually diatomaceous earth in its natural form. 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. We got rid of our cat (for good, I have 2 children and just couldnt have the fleas biting them, so I got rid of the main source) and then I did the DE treatment throughout my home. Hi Julie! Ive been giving it to her for a couple weeks in her food, and I had seen no signs of worms anymore. We just moved into a new home, the previous owner had four cats, and also apparently a huge flea problem which I didnt know about until we brought our kitty here! Repeat for a week and there is no way that any fleas will survive Let me know how it goes, looking forward to hearing from you! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Natasha for this post! I tried the candle in a pool of soapwater but havent seen any fleas floating yet. Thanks for your kind words, they are really appreciated Those homemade traps that you made, did you use my guide from this blog? I will be back here in a month to let you know how this war turns out. Neil is the problem in your house or outside? Hi! chemical tools that weve covered in this article. Tomorrow Ill be blowing up the front yard with it, after first rain Ill attack lawn with dawn and sprayer. I mix for myself 1 tablespoon per day of DE in a glass of rice milk or ordinary milk with a few drops of camp coffee to flavour, helps strengthen hair and nails too when you drink it. Our vet told us it could take months to get rid of the fleas. I then gave Boo Capstar pills which killed his fleas. My question or questions are..is it safe for your pets to ingest? To get to where I am today, I have put diatomaceous earth in our home, first started in parts of my bedroom carpet last night, I could see a difference. BUT, the fleas were a nightmare. Thank you for being so thorough! If you want to be really safe, repeat your DE treatments in those areas once every two weeks and you will be flea free . On monday, we set off Raid max foggers and took our dog to the vet for a chewable, they gave him Comfortis. And what kind of brush would you use to brush it in? The bag is the same size as the Safer brand, 4.4 lbs. As I had mentioned this was about 2 months ago. The Customer Service guy was really helpful and helped me search through their system. Is there anything else we can do? We want to do this as quickly as possible. I live by myself so I sprinkle the carpet and just leave it on there. Hey Jenna! Ready for another simple answer? This is not due to toxicity or anything like that, it is just because they have small noses and it can get clogged up. I dont allow links in the comments but I have left your blog name in there so please can google it. I have a small apartment with no doors inside besides the bathroom so it is difficult to put the cats somewhere specific. Im going to order it asap as the poor gals are miserable. Hi Sara! Hey Tami! Hi Julie, thanks for helping Jim out, really appreciate it! The house fells incredibly clean, but our dog is still scratching herself after we placed a flea collar on her and my cat (cat isnt scratching). Then I brushed it in with a stiff broom. I thank you in advance for any further help in this matter and I thank you for this wonderful site and information already gathered. Above-ground injury is characterized by shot-holing in the leaves of the host. We have 3 indoor cats that I have subsequently treated with Advantix as a preventative measure since I have not seen any fleas in the house YET!! Can you please tell me if diatomaceous earth is harmful to good bugs as well? For some reason I thought DE was a white powder. Just Bought DE with a duster and gave the house a thorough puffing. Just dont put an excessive amount and they will be fine . Can I mix DE with borax when I put it down on the floors and carpet? Both ideas will work, best of luck! & I thought Id do the Borax treatment to prevent the return instead of retreating w/DE 3-4 times? Can you send it to me? I didnt think so. A little goes a long way and rub it in real good to the base coat. I noted where she napped and sprinkled the DE there also. I find that it distributes it quite nicely. Check the cords for eggs as well. Kelly, you should not use them at the same time. 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). Hi Rhonda! My house is large and we need to cover the whole house. If not, there is an article on my blog about this, check it out. Hey Rob. Just make sure its the pure, food grade variation and it might be worth your while to get with your vet first Good luck! Thanks for this DE info. I have a indoor cat who has made herself comfortable outside lately, what a bad idea on my part. My daughter took her cat to live with her and apparently Im next on the menu. Thanks for your questions . After sweeping it up, I am still going to have a powder residue. You can dust her once or twice a week, just keep an eye on her skin because it can dry it out on some dogs. I does dry my chihuahuas skin a little so I just make sure I bath her with a conditioning shampoo once a week, then reapply the DE. I did put the DE on an old dismantled picnic table, pipes, some old Christmas lights, old wooden chairs, snow shovels, plastic Christmas decorations, etc. Joys of having such a wide audience i guess hehe. hi and thanks for all the info. How should I use the DE and do I need to treat the beds? See the table below to identify some common cruciferous feeders (cole crops like cabbage, kale, and Brussels sprouts) versus solanaceous feeders (nightshade family including tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplant). Photo courtesy of Auburn University Food Systems Institute. 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. Hi there, it should be fine. I have been using this on my two cats flea problem. Hi, You also mentioned that DE isnt advisable for smaller pets, like puppies, as it could be dangerous. Its segmented back legs are long, giving it the ability to jump. It is a pleasure, I try my best to answer everyone Good luck! Hey Kristina! Thank you! With a choice between the two, do u still recommend DE or borax for a small dog ? From what I have read it will not kill the beneficial nematodes but will kill the harmful ones. Even though you may have read that DE can cut your lungs if inhaled, this is completely false and if you find anyone who thinks otherwise, ask them to contact me and I will set the record straight for them. Over the past 2 weeks I have seen 4 fleas in my new apartment. Thank you for your time! 4. How did it even get up there?! Hi, I was wondering if DE loses effectiveness after sitting, for like a week inside? . Oh, I also started taking the Kyolic 101 and it really does make me feel good too. You are an angel. Hey Michael! My dog is 11, & this is our first experience with fleas. Hi Natasha, As a big proponent of the benefits of food grade DE, I was very pleased to find this website. I have a question I cannot seem to find the answer to-no matter how many sites and blogs I visit. 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 . We have hardwood floors and have used it along all floors and keep a dusting in the gaps in the floors. Do you make a liquid with D.E. As long as you make sure its quality stuff, it doesnt really matter where you get it, as long as its going to do the job without risking anyones health. DE is really magical, just always got to make sure that its 100% pure otherwise it could cause major issues. I put de all over carpet basement and left it there now for 5 days. Doesnt have to be pure white honestly, just lay it lightly and evenly, maybe using an icecream container with holes in the lid. Hi Michael! I have set the soap dish traps and caught 15 fleas in 6 hours again this was 5 days after laying a thick layer of de on the carpet. Hey Lynette! Hi Deniece! They are Covered In Them!! I also think I used too much. Thanks for all your suggestions, I feel relieved. Food Grade. I had bed bugs probably eight years ago and after researching and researching, found that DE kills them. Theyre in my carpet, in our beds, and worst of all on my toddlers stuffed friends and therefore him. I usually recommend just a standard bag based vacuum cleaner with no fancy cyclone technologies, etc. Veterinarians generally advise against the use of diatomaceous earth for fleas on cats and dogs. Carpet, bedding, dogs. Hi Shannon, most of the fleas should be dead by now but if your cats are carrying them, they will just re-infest your home. DE is also virtually non-toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates, scientists say. Only use the food grade Diatomaceous Earth for flea control and stay away from the pool grade one. These traps may be used to trap insect pests, but their real value comes in helping to scout and identify the insects living in your garden. We have a 4 bedroom house with 3 living rooms and its a split level house so 3 sets of stairs and most of our house is carpeted how much DE would you recommend that i buy? Hi Judy, completely agree and thanks for sharing! Good luck! on the patio are mostly gone too. We are getting front line in the morning to treat all 3 of our cats. 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. DE is powerful against intestinal worms after seven days of use. Thanks! If you spot flea beetles in your trap crop, consider spraying or dusting (depending on your chosen method of management) to control the population and keep them from migrating towards the main crop as the trap crop becomes less desirable. If you cannot find any in your area, consider using borax instead. Sorry for the late response. I really wanted DE to work, but after more than a week, Ive still got fleas on all 3 cats. 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. Also I wondered if you could feed it to your pet and yourself to deal with bugs and or worms? 2 questions: 1. is there any value in adding DE to my dogs food? 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. Thanks for sharing your experience and keep up the good work, it is very admirable . The DE should be down for a couple days, so as long as you do it then, it should be fine. If I apply this dust to my subfloors, we have this because our hardwoods have not gone in 6et. We have used borax in the past but it doesnt come up well with a rug doctor. DE is safe to use on all animals from the very large to the very small, I have even heard of people using it on their snakes and reptiles for mites. I would prefer to avoid using a bomb and am interested in DE. Finding a safe and effective flea preventative is essential for your pets health and comfort. Anyway, we have a 10,000 sq ft warehouse and a pit bull that stays here, she and the shop is infested with fleas. I was planning on weekly treatments of the borax. Just make sure its food grade, put some in a plastic container with a lid (put holes in it) and use it like a salt shaker to apply the DE over your floors (the small holes will ensure a fine, even spread). Grateful for this informative site! 1 cup of food grade DE, 1/2 cup of yarrow powder and neem powder and 20 drops of eucalyptus oil. I called my local tractor supply store and they have Red Lake DE food grade, but I looked online at the contents and it is 95% mineral matter (max) and 8% moisture (max). These insects identify their feast (read: host plant) based on smell and visual indicators much like we do! Hoping we can rid our home and our poor pets of these pests! Other non-food allergies are harder to pinpoint, for example I found out after 3 years that my dogs allergy was to grass! Im excited!!!!! For a day or so he scratched a little and we saw a few crawling but now he seems fine and is no longer scratching. Great article Im going t try de this weekend. Would it be a bad idea to use the Safer Brand DE on my lawns and fence line? Hey Rebecca! Hi Calmtmpr! Hi! My parents dont. ), or do you put it on and then wash them? I received the DE today (food grade of course) and put some on him directly as well as spreading it all over the carpets with the duster I purchased with the DE. So many theories about where the fleas could have come from, but lets not dwell there and move on to advice on how to get rid of them! I have access to the hive in my wall by drilling small holes through the wallboard, would that be a good way to inject DE? Im not entirely sure where my cats venture when in the yard areas other than the patios. What else can I do? Ive made an old bulk size spice bottle to have more control of where and how much I put down! Again I have found your blog verg helpful in answering any remainer question I have, and i will make sure.to reapply the DE over the next six week fo kill the flea cycle. Going to dust my couch and their bedding. . Hey Amanda! Just be forewarned that there is one major drawback: diatomaceous earth only works when dry, so you have to reapply it whenever it rains. Ive tried diatomaceous earth to tackle my flea problem before and had great results, but I wound up with a cloud of dust over everything. I will also check it out, thanks again! I just put advantage on them last night, and i am going Diatomaceous Earth crazy all over my house lol. I found a 40 lb bag of DE food grade at the tractor supply store for under 30 dollars and will be trying it today. I have memory foam bed and a leather sofa. You can definitely add stuff like that (it would probably help) but its not absolutely necessary. On a seperate note, do you know anything about using salt as a flea killer? 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. I got a spray for inside, but Im about to sacrifice a Rubbermaid container & go shake some DE in the yard. 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. Hi there, I just purchased the diatomaceous earth and wondered if I should get my dog a bath and flea dip before or after the process on the carpet. To be honest, I use it primarily for inside the house and get a insect spray for the yard. Or will the fleas just move to the linoleum? I have a big mess on my hands and dont know how to go about cleaning it up properly. Hope that helps! this will be great for your walk in closet) and then either a natural or product based method on my pets. Yours seems particularly informative so maybe you could answer. Its safe to do so but it can dry your pets skin, thats why I dont recommend it. First, let me apologize because this will likely get lengthy because I am super stressed and need to get it out. Hi Darlene! Tried bayer flea collars, home flea spray, flea traps and pretty much nothing worked. Rather just wash him in dawn soap and warm water and reserve the DE for the floors. I came across the above recipe after one of my dogs vomited for 3 days after advantix. In fact, their relatively smaller size and proximity to the application surface may put them at a higher risk for experiencing side effects than the pet parent.. the fleas are biting again, so I put it thickly on carpets and wood floors. Is it because at night some rooms have lights on? With fleas you need to not be having to empty debris from a bagless vacuum. The only way I find a flea is visual inspection by hand and I always catch the little buggers. Hello After reading the article, I wonder if I can use DE with my smaller dogs. I am not sure what specific brand that is, but as long as it is food grade, it doesnt really matter. I know if I rub it on them they will lick it. Yes that is fine, you can do that. Although I dont have an infestation per se, what would you suggest to get rid of what ever is here before it turns into a problem. Fleas have to come into contact with the DE to die so a repeat application will just ensure that it works 100%. I do think the powder does damage. 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. Thanks again!! Heya! In a family of four the fleas only bit me my legs and arms look like swiss cheese. Hey Ami! I was just about to use it on my carpets but wanted to check your site to see how it was applied. Hey Susie! Uncredited photos: Shutterstock. A few fleas quickly turned into a huge infestation. Otherwise, the vacuuming will pick up many fleas alive or dead. I actually left the DE under the furniture and under the mattresses. Even though the food-grade material is safe, wear a dust mask while applying diatomaceous earth to tomato plants. As mentioned in this article and in the comments above, its better suited for killing fleas in your home (carpets, floors, etc.). Real Cheap, $9.00 for 4lbs plastic tub, or they had large plastic pages for $12.00 many pet stores carry it too but be prepared to pay 25.00 for small cantainer. The places I need to apply it I would be walking over it all day and night. Have you any advice? Remember, the good bugs are free labor . When preparing it for consumption I mix half a teaspoon DE per cat with a little of the dry cat food that I have soaked for a few minutes in a little water to make a paste. I CANNOT find ANYWHERE on the internet ANY demonstration on how to put this stuff down, or in what amount!! What are the herbs and oils that you use? Thanks, Wm. It is a pleasure! Looking forward to hearing your experiences! Is this safe for pets and is it food grade? Thanks for all the information Natasha! My dog cant walk 5 steps without scratching. I use DE on the dog bed. We live in Florida and we do get freezing days a few times but that is over a year away. Can the cats be around when the DE is settling into the carpet etc? It has long been used in the control of fleas, bed bugs, ants, and other household pests. Wed suggest getting a combination nematode bundle like this one from Arbico Organics that is effective against flea beetle as well as other garden pests. Simply mix some of it with cocoa powder and flour in equal parts and leave it in the area where you have a roach problem, works really well . If you dont, the first step will be to find out where the fleas are coming from, and deal with that with haste. I thought they would dry up the eggs and larvae too. I decided to get the pure stuff and use the red lakes stuff for outside pests. Good question, I usually place it in an empty coffee tin (or something like it) and punch holes in the top (kind of like a massive salt shaker). If your pet is older they may need to be bathed to help get the DE out. I sprinkle it in our bed. Both can be purchased at the Natural Garden or Barton Springs Nursery in and around Austin as well as on many online sources. Salt does but it is not as effective as DE. Hi Karen! They feed on tick larvae so break their life cycle and kill off the parasite. Good luck! Incorrect application makes a mess that is difficult to clean up. I cant shut off my stove oven (living in an apartment I have no access to the valve under the crawl space) my apartment looks like a scene from Scarface! I also wanted to ask.the DE my husband got is food grade mixed with bentonite clay (Red Lakes brand).is that sufficient? I bathed and removed fleas and treated him with Frontline. Luckily, there are a few natural food stores in the area that carry DE. I gave all animals dawn bath, used a monthly flea treatment on all animals, washed everything I can, and have been vacuuming constantly also. Hi Natasha, Im currently living in a pet friendly hotel with my dog Thorn and we picked up fleas, a week or two passed before I discovered the invasion. Then I will shop vac and go over it again with more DE or borax and flea traps. Yes it can, and I suggest that you combine the DE treatment with nightly DIY flea traps, they work fantastically together. I ordered some Advantage and Indorex from Amazon as soon as I could and applied the Advantage onto him and sprayed the upstairs rooms with Indorex. Yes, use warm water and dawn soap, kills the fleas instantly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, inhaling crystalline silica can cause a host of health issues like breathing difficulties, irreversible lung damage, and autoimmune disease. (My DE is food grade, but I have had it for a year). Fortunately they dont seem to bother my kids or husband, but I probably got 15 bites in an hour and caught about 10 of those and executed them. Hi Chanta, its a pleasure! You inspire me . 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. I cant put anything else on them for 3 more weeks! My name is Natasha, and I have been helping people with their insect problems since 2012. I wanted to sprinkle DE on my carpets for a flea infestation, then vacuum it up. He said AHA! Hi Andrea! I am starting it today. 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!!! Do I give my cat a bath later that day? Since DE is commonly used in your carpets, it can be a bit difficult to clean up. Vacuuming twice (sometimes three) times a day for weeks now and always empty it outside and in a bag. Took it to the laundromat, washed and dried everything on high heat. How have you been able to defeat flea beetles? (before i did bathe him and apply frontline i found larvae underneath him where he was sleeping and rinsed everything in sink and or threw in washer) Thanks so much your page is very informative! I assume the fact that I am being bitten is a sign of infestation? The last tapeworm meds I got from the vet. My only complaint is I wish I knew about Diatom 15 yrs ago! Both living and non-living mulches help deter these pests from your garden. Thoughts on purchasing diatomaceous earth for fleas online at Home Depot or Amazon? Will the DE kill the Nematodes? barbara sturm first husband, For example I found out after 3 years that my dogs vomited for days... 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