Did some googling, checked the dog and sure enough.fleas! ;0). I only recommend using DE that specifically mentions food grade. He stated he was coming down with a little cold, so I said I cant imagine how you can catch cold when I use so much garlic cooking. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); .slick-slider#wpsp-83656 {margin-left: 0px; }.slick-slider#wpsp-83656 .wp-show-posts-inner {margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; }#wpsp-83656.wpsp-card .wp-show-posts-single {margin-bottom: 2em; }.slick-slider#wpsp-83656 .wp-show-posts-single {margin-bottom: 0px; }#wpsp-83656 .wp-show-posts-inner {background-color: #ffffff; }#wpsp-83656.wp-show-posts .wp-show-posts-entry-title {font-size: .9em; }.wp-show-posts-columns#wpsp-83656 {margin-left: -2em; }.wp-show-posts-columns#wpsp-83656 .wp-show-posts-inner {margin: 0 0 2em 2em; } As we have both pets and kids in the house, we were looking for something safe but effective, and came across DE in our research. What I bought is only 78% DE, 22% Other. Yes, its most likely a cause of left over flea eggs from the previous flea infestation. I also put re-wetting/moisture eye drops in each eye just to give them relief. It is a pleasure, I try my best to answer everyone Good luck! Please help. We have a HUGE yard, and as I mentioned in my previous postwe live right on a nature preserve. Great Pet Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Thanks. These things are only biting me and no one else in the house so everyone thinks I am crazy. Ive done extra long shampoo sessions. Sometimes a little floury feeling in ears. Hey Jessica! Much appreciated. Good luck! Food grade means that its 100% safe, even for eating. I would recommend it to everyone. Hi Susan, yep they will be, its just a precaution. In my personal experience, it can dry out their skin and potentially make them cough a little but it should be fine. 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. 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. Based on previous experience, I think it is OK to massage into the coat initially (avoiding the face), then toweling off the excess. I lay down DE around the walls and in bedding areas. We have way too many dogs beds for 2 dogs! Ive made an old bulk size spice bottle to have more control of where and how much I put down! Ideally dont use it on your cat though, just get a spot on. Do I put the DE down and treat my pets at the same time or how would you suggest I go about the whole problem. 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!! He used to spend most of his time in the kitchen or family room. My oldest looks like he hashas chicken pox cuz they love him so much. I cant even walk across my bedroom without getting bit 3 or 4 times on my feet and ankles. I also took a flea comb and dipped it in the bag and combed around the hot spots. I just put down de for fleas. Hello After reading the article, I wonder if I can use DE with my smaller dogs. Its a pleasure, please share it on Facebook . Also i used the flea traps u suggested as my cat had a bunch of fleas on him and didnt catch anything in any of them. 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. I put the DE in an old flour sifter to use on my bed and my dogs. I have sprayed both of the kids rooms, carpet and mattresses. I used this once before and it was good for a day or two then boom back again. Thanks for your kind words and for sharing those valuable tips with the community, its really appreciated! Im excited!!!!! Hi Cindy, thanks for your lovely comment, it contains so much juicy details. 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. Hi Jake, from my experience, no. Diatomaceous Earth is made of siliceous sedimentary rock crushed into tiny particles. Wonderful! The rest of the dogs caught them and we have been having a hard time getting rid of them. Hi Mary! My question or questions are..is it safe for your pets to ingest? If you apply to the pets coat just dont go nuts with too much or too often. On skin, it can cause irritation and dryness. We definitely dont want to stop taking him there since he loves it and it is now part of his routine. Thank you so much for all the great information. We have sprinkled some DE on our dogs but they are still scratching like crazy. If you buy from one of our links,we may earn a commission. This was 3 years ago, also they havent seen a spider or any beetles or ants in their home since then. But I have seen flea dirt in the sheets just 1 or 2. The powders work. I have been using this on my two cats flea problem. For those who are having the zombie fleas, using advantage II, comfortis, capstar, etc. 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. Following a hearty meal, the beetles lay their eggs at the base of the host plant. Hi Krissy, I am sure that it will work just as well, let me know how it goes. My Kitties veterinarian says Frontline has not been effective in recent years so she recommends Advantage now. Hi Kim, no it will not hurt them. Dont understand food grade part of it. Best way to check is to use a DIY flea trap at night. Sorry for the late response, I can definitely make some suggestions! I have used diatomaceous earth as an effective method of insect control for years (decades) I have a technique that I use for the application of it that I want to share. Hi Suzanne, the dawn and warm water should have killed the fleas instantly, if it didnt, perhaps you didnt reach all areas during the wash. Alternatively, it is possible that he got the fleas from his bedding before they were flea free, thus starting the cycle again. Hi Brantley! They have been out of the house for about 5-6 days now visiting family. It is very helpful. The DE can be (and should be) left down for a couple days. 2 adults and 1 kitten about 5 months old. At just about the same time when we begin to emerge from our homes in springtime, so do they. Alternatively, try your local garden shops or farm stalls if you have any nearby. No problem with breathing. Unless its VERY humid, the DE should be fine. Today we are going to talk about Beneficial Nematodes and Diatomaceous Earth. I plan to vacuum In 3 days and do it again and then bomb my house one last time before winter. Cheers! Hey Davy! My wife and have a 6 month old daughter and we have been sick with worry. Or maybe because i used a battery operated tea light candle instead of a real one and wasnt effective? 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. Hey La! we never had a problem until this year. Ideally, try and purchase a product less than 1% of other ingredients (the purer the better) as this will ensure its completely safe. ), this will definitely sort them out. If my eyes got irritated, so did my animals eyes get irritated. So far there have only been 2 or 3 in each dish for the 24 hour period. Can you put this on bedspreads/clothes? Ready for another simple answer? When I inspected my bed closer I could see a lot of flea larvae wriggling on my bed, along with tons of flea dirt and eggs, it was absolutely disgusting! I do think advice should be given to use an old second hand vacuum if possible, or the regular one if youre thinking of replacing it anyway. Ive been told not to hoover for 3 weeks following the K-Othrine treatment and its been one week so far. However, the house itself is still completely infested. Thank you for all the wonderful information on DE. Would it be best to spread it and leave for hours before returning for best results in those areas? Hi there! This is often referred to as pool grade diatomaceous earth and its important that you dont use this! I continued to vacuum and spray the carpets with hot shot spray, this unfortunately doesnt contain an igr. hank you for any help you can give me. Mine too! Who would have guessed that these tiny little beetles could cause such a fuss? The last time Honey, the dog, was here laying on my couch, she was getting bit by fleas. Many thanks! Glad to have helped, and thanks for taking the time to leave me such a lovely message. I bought the DE, food grade, sprinkled it all over the room and on the cat. i.e. Planting earlier than adult flea beetles become active in springtime can give your plants a head start on the season. Thank you for the info. Your primary goal is to make sure its as pure as possible, the color doesnt really make a difference. I have no carpets (only a few rugs here and there) should i still try this on my hardwood floor? We cant cure the fleas on a farm. Hi Chris, if you dont have pets or small kids (or if you keep them away from it and vacuum it up 100% afterwards), that should be fine. You can usually find it locally otherwise get it online Hope that helps! Its particularly effective for allergy/asthma sufferers and is so simple its almost criminal. I will say this, the RAID Flea and carpet is good stuff but chemicals (we left the house for a few hours and cat stayed in main bathroom sleeping)- and If I wasnt losing my mind, I wouldnt have used it. I dont know if anyone else has mentioned this but dont try the Red Lakes food grade DE found it at local farm store, it caused my flea problem to get even worse, 10x worse!! Hi, I recently purchased some DE because my cat has a flea problem. Glad to hear it worked for someone. I can deal with a markedly improving situation over the next few days and then repeating the process for the next month to make sure theyre all dead and gone! Lastly, when cleaning it up, I highly recommend you use a shopvac, as they are very effective and you can usually hire one affordably. It is even pretty to look at and I only need it on while there is a risk if inhaling the DE . 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. I know i have owned dogs and cats all my life and never used this for flea control. Hey Shannon! Hey Adrienne! For outside infestations, I have recently been recommending either a lime treatment or for my readers to use beneficial nematodes to kill fleas in the yard. Hi, could you recommend a brand of food grade to use that would have at least the 90%, Hi Patty! I must have zombie fleas because nothing seems to work. Hi we tried everything to get rid of fleas . Watch for holes that have been chewed into the leaves by adult flea beetles in the pattern of buckshot, or a messy lace pattern. That should be enough to wipe out the next generation of fleas. I originally purchased DE when i noticed my cat had worms. What are your thoughts on that? Thank you so much for keeping up with this article of yours!! 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. Where do they get their victims? From what I can see (I havnt personally used it though so please double check) it seems fine. I know it says its okay to vacuum after 12 hours but I did it 4 days ago just to be sure :p and Im going to clean and reapply tomorrow. Also, want to say that Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Formula 101 for Stress And Fatigue in the cats food (1 capsule per day mixed in) every meal for a week has also helped kill off the last of the fleas. I dont like being restricted like this, but it seems like the best policy for me. The whole family, as well as the dog, takes about 2 teaspoons in water each day, as animals can draw little critters to humans. I really wanted DE to work, but after more than a week, Ive still got fleas on all 3 cats. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural product composed of the fossilized remains of tiny, aquatic organisms known as diatoms. And the puppy is the same way. I had been suffering from pesticide resistant mutant fleas for about almost a month now. Thank you Thank you this product is amazing. Hi Peggy! Hi Sharlon, yes that sounds perfect, good luck! I hope that your comment encourages those that have not had a chance to use DE to give it a try Cheers! Will the DE kill the Nematodes? I have only a tiny 4lb yorkie and no other pets. Sorry. Amanda. This summer weve been getting a lot of rain and bad humidity so im sure my dogs picked em up outside. Ive been rescuing/ rehoming cats for 15 years. We have tried borax, chemical sprays, dawn dish soap .. you name it we have tried it. I said that because I have heard that sucking up the powder can damage a Dyson. Lastly, I also recommend that you put down a few DIY flea traps at night, I have an article on how to make them super cheaply on this blog. Hi Patty, thanks for checking out all my articles Yeah you can do that, or just hire a shop vac perhaps? I ended up sprinkling the floor with borax and leaving it over night then doing what you said and have been flea free since! I found one flea last night and one today while in bed. I found one live flea in each room, does this indicate there are hundreds? It can also be added to areas inside the home, like carpets, cat scratchers, and pet kennels, Falk says. Hi Teri! To be extra cautious, just take your cats out the room while you are applying the DE to the carpets, etc. Just ordered 25lb bag of DE food grade with duster! Im also using a vinegar/water spray on the pups after their nightly walk. Hey Amy! Hi Dawn, although I have heard of people directly applying it to pets, I dont recommend it, as it dries out their skin. Hi Julie, thanks for the fantastic tips, I really appreciate you sharing those gems with us! DE for the carpet. Then she comes in the house and the larvae transfer to me and make my life a misery. Do you recommend using DE on the yard (cement, fake grass, patio stones)? After getting wet from the grass/bushes reapplied. 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? Just unsure how to clean up the basement since the floors, walls, and areas covered with DE are all different in texture & make. Thank you. Spray it on your hand or directly on your pet and massage it to the skin. Have a good one! I have cotton bedspread that I am afraid to wash and dry in heat. Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it! If you dont have any carpets, it can also be used on hardwood floors as a very effective way to kill off any. There are a variety of generalist predators and parasitic wasps that can help in the effort to manage a flea beetle population. I only caught two fleas. Hope that helps, please share my blog on FB if you appreciated my time . Thank you for this great website!! If you need any further help, let me know! I am freaked out by all of this. It actually has helped a lot along with the Frontline. Hes been wearing the DE dust coat for a few days now, I flea comb him several times a day and Im still finding flea dirt. You are great for replying to every single comment on here for so long, keep up the good work! Our home is over 85 years old Victorian style, remodeled kitchen with over 85 years old wood flooring on the first and second levels. Because of its potential risks to pets, talk to your veterinarian before using food-grade diatomaceous earth for flea control in your home. DE is not for direct pet application, its pretty much only for your carpets, etc. Drink lots of water. It may not be as effective, for example, in areas with higher humidity. is the DE going to do this also? However, since it can dehydrate the skin, I highly recommend vacuuming it up after a couple hours and that you keep your infant off the floor during this time. 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I moved him to our basement as theres no furniture nor carpet. Food grade DE is an ingredient in some nutritional supplements, touted for heart health, digestive issues, bone health, lowered cholesterol, and other health concerns. I am still finding fleas. Thank You!! Rather just wash him in dawn soap and warm water and reserve the DE for the floors. Diatomaceous earth is likely best for environmental treatment when used in conjunction with products that get applied directly to the pet, like flea preventatives, says Falk. Hhh This is the best thing I have ever discovered I am so happy. 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. How many times should we repeat? Hi Yera, not really, will be writing some articles on ticks soon, stay tuned. Diatomaceous earth (DE) will make your garden look like it survived a flour bomb explosion, but it is a powerful organic weapon to have on hand when you're going to war with beetles, and various other insect pests. I just purchased some DE, to spread on the floor. I found a spaghetti like brown worm (?round worm?) Thanks for helping out Michelle, really appreciate it. The dog is much more comfortable. Is there a measurement that I should give to my dogs. I would just wipe the laminate with warm soapy water and then use DE on your carpets. 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. Thank you for your input. Hi Catherine! i called 311 inspector came after couple of weeks of spray and could not find anything , but my kids still gets bite here n there! Is this something I can do? 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