Does anyone know if salt and baking soda work as well as using DE when combating fleas in the carpet? 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. I wouldnt recommend putting it on your pets (even though it wont hurt them), rather use a spot on treatment . Hey Laura! Remember DE can also be used in small quantities and be just as effective though hehe. Hi Shirley, I would leave it down for a couple days and then after cleaning it up, use a couple flea traps (article on this blog) to see if there are any fleas left. I even give my kitties a flea bath. store to pic up some DE for me there web site said call to see if they had it in stock so i did so when my wife got home she had a 40 pound bag of RED LAKE EARTH DIATOMACEOUS EARTH AND CALCIUM BENTONITE, 40 LB.instead and that is all they have I looked up reviews on the stuff and people seem to happy with it both feeding it and just using it by putting on the skin so I thought I would try it just not sure of the % of clay to DE and how well it will work was wondering if anyone has ever tryed using this product instead of just general reviews on a website thank you for your time. I recommend that you use a plastic container with a lid. You may see one or two now and then but do not panicthey missed the powder somehow but they wont avoid it for long. I suppose that if you leave it down too long, that is inevitable so yeah, maybe a couple days and then reapply after sweeping it up. I have had pets all of my life, and I know many times they have had fleas, but I have rarely, if ever seen one. Hope that helps! But my question is how does D.E. Much appreciated, the extra exposure will help and your kind words give me energy Thanks for the heads up, I will definitely keep that in mind for my community! Bathe them and then use DE around the home, not on them. And to repeat the process once a week for 3-4 week.s Can I leave the DE for one week, which means I vacuum once a week? I usually dispense the DE by using an ice cream container that contains small holes (I use a knife to do this), almost like you would use a salt shaker. For under the beds, just put DE or use a flea spray of sorts. I have two small poodle mix dogs and Ive never had the flea issue Im having right now! Sprinkle it on your main crop and around the base of the plants. Natasha, thank you for providing this site. Cant say for future, I usually just treat a new flea issue when I see it. Maybe dandruff, shes always had that. He had a small flea problem that we think he picked up there, so we treated him and the house with DE during an extended period of not having to take him there. The floors are concrete, so how much should I put down? Hi Danny! Im thinking another round or to will do the trick. Please help me! For some reason I thought DE was a white powder. 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. I have asthma, and it has never bothered me. Rather just wash him in dawn soap and warm water and reserve the DE for the floors. Yeah while the DE is not poisoneous or anything (presuming its food grade), I recommend using it on pet beds, etc as you mentioned. Yes, you dont need to keep washing them to kill fleas if you have DE in place, just make sure its food grade. You are great for replying to every single comment on here for so long, keep up the good work! Not too sure what you mean by drugs but glad the DE worked for you . I too came across your site when looking for a flea treatment that actually worksand after tlalkin to others that had also used DE i decided to give it a try tonightkeeping fingers crossed!! Thank you so much for all the great information. Search Food Grade. Still a ways to go yet as the dog seems to have a histamine reaction to the fleas, but havent seen live ones in a few days. Its supposed to be completely safe for people and pet use. Help! As temperature warm, they get busy. I read on one of the comments that you should only do a light dusting and vacuum the next day, then repeat every week for 4 weeks. I set out homemade traps to see the extent of the infestation but did not catch any fleas. Hi Marie, leaving it in place wont hurt, but if you are like me, it would bother my brain so I usually clean up all of it hehe. 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? Thanks so much for all your helpful information! I was just wondering if the DE washes out of things easily. Hi Teresa! Karen. 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. Besides being drying, why wouldnt it be good for pets that are smaller in mass? There is powder everywhere. I have never used one with that filter but let me put it this way, its basically just dust. I tried DE today in our bedroom. Be sure and read ALL info on the label before usingaround pets and yourself in the house. I would suggest researching that first. I highly recommend it. Its so great to have a light at the end of the tunnel now. Absolutely, unless you have very small kittens (even this shouldnt be a major problem), its completely safe for your family and pets. Thats a great tip . Ive already had 3 jump on me. I want to leave the DE out as long as possible but have no where to put the kitty really, we have an open flow house. kittens, rabbits, hamsters, puppies, etc.) Everyone else blogs, etcand just leaves the readers with questions hanging. Would it end up affecting her even if it is food grade? I think it dried out the motor and made grind to a halt. Unlike the Nematodes, this is most effective when left dry for a bit.. Hey my name is donna Lockey my question is if I put it in my pets food how much do I use and by giving it to pets in there for what does that do for them. Can I use these in my very damp basement as well as my yard? Does giving DE to the cats in their food help? Then after vacuuming, repeat the process to ensure that they are all dead. 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. This little fungus poses a serious threat to its host. Their pets appreciate it! It makes me happy knowing that i have assisted with your fight against fleas For your old dog that has licked himself dry, using natural treatments (such as lemon, dawn, etc.) We have fleas in a vacation home so we cannot vacuum for one month straight. I once put borax in my carpet and when it was humid, the borax absorbed all the water and then the carpet was actually damp and almost felt wet. 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. I just treated the whole main floor of the house and plan to do the upstairs. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a powder made from the sediment of fossilized algae. If you find that fleas keep popping up randomly, I recommend doing it each week or two as a bit of a proactive measure. The DE can be (and should be) left down for a couple days. ), or do you put it on and then wash them? No it will not deter them, sorry . How do I use DE on hard surface floors? Lamb and Rice foods have a pretty low allergenic value. Fleas sometimes dont bite certain people, might have some thing to do with their skin. ( its early November here in Wisconsin) and will continue with the DE if I feel the need. Also, I asked her about the concentration, and she said that there were no other ingredients listed on the packaging other than 100% DE. I have limited income so I have had to do this in stages. Should be fine honestly, but in future ideally use food grade because its 100% safe (even for consumption lol). Need some additional reassurance? All the best. I do have a large backyard. I live in Canada and SomeHome Hardware Stores carry it Red Lake Earth R.L.E. Note that it will only kills fleas that come into contact with it, so make sure that your coverage is sufficient. OH NO my husband just spread Pool grade DE all over in the cats out side pen. He likes to stay under my bed when he sleeps. Does DE dry out eggs and larve too or t least eggs? Hi, I have read your article closely and am going to be doing a treatment very soon. I dont like using the chemicals on her plus the flea treatments are so expensive! I sprinkled it on carpet and sofas.. Is it safe for my 9 year old daughter to be me in the same room that I sprinkled carpet in? I notice all the articles say to vacuum up the powder after its been lying for so long. 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. Record when you plant your first transplants, and when you spot your first beetle. This doesnt need to be expensive, drop me an email and I will organize some free quotes for you. Flea comb picks up nothing except maybe eggs? Hi Deb, excellent! 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! Thank you for the info I had my wife stop in at a TSC. Thanks! How long does it stay on pets? I also use this for flea control and for personal use. My suggestion is that you do that, then give your doggy a bath in warm water and dawn soap (I have an article on this, check it out under the fleas category). I needed a quick reminder on the application process and your site was perfect. This has worked very well up until this year. I refuse to put another chemical on my animals. And thats likely to cause a problem in your vegetable patch, unless you take action. I have never read anything that suggests that Diatomaceous Earth can kill the beneficial nematodes or bees. Remember to repeat the process a couple times! 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. First of all, make sure that you use a shopvac or something sturdy to vacuum it up. Experts say a small amount can go a long way. I just wanted to add that the Diatomaceous Earth has to be food grade (not the kind used in pool filters, which is dangerous to animals and humans). I have seen a couple of fleas in the house so decided to try your homemade traps. Take Care and thanks for your help. Thanks for your tips, really appreciate yo helping out Sarah! Does it help kill fleas for cats to take some orally? I have a few area rugs do you think it would be a good idea to sprinkle them with DE then vacuum up? I mix mine at a rate of 2 tablespoons per 5 cups of dry dog food topped with olive oil to help with my German shepherds coat and help it stick to her food. Though imperfect produce is often just as delicious as a potato or tomato with a pristine skin plucked from a plant with unnibbled leaves, do you really want to share those crops with the neighbors? This guide has brought a new life for me and my pets!!! (they luv it ) I sprinkle it on there bedding and also on them I have had no fleas problems if a flea jumps on them it dies .I use it out side as well Great stuff highly recommend it . My apt though is another issue. Hope that helps you. Until recently, they both slept on the bed, but we have been having building work done (the roof is off) and a burst of very hot weather. The Safer brand of DE does NOT say food grade on the package (at least I couldnt find it). I HAVENT SEEN ONE FLEA SINCE I APPLIED diatomaceous earth!!! Specifically, DE will eliminate 60% roach within 24 hours, 80% within 48 hours, and 100% mortality in one week. (Im 28 weeks along) I wanted to use it on our cat, our bedroom carpet, and our bed because those are the places he sleeps the mostbut I wanted to make sure it was safe for me to use first. We have way too many dogs beds for 2 dogs! I plan on doing this each day for probably a month seeing as how a flea can lay 40 eggs in a day. DISCLAIMER: Although some . If I had to guess, I would say no. Did I not put down enough? ft., including deck, house perimeter, and crawl-space. Hi CJ, thanks for helping Bonnie, much appreciated . GARDENER'S PATH IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ASK THE EXPERTS LLC. Im reading all the benefits of DE and since our basement is unfinished I was planning on keeping a coating of the powder on the cement floor and in the separate entrance doorway for no less than 4 days. Hi Jeremy, it is a pleasure! My other younger son has a few bites but nothing compared to myself and the other sons. Thanks for sharing your experience and keep up the good work, it is very admirable . Hope that helps! Sounds like you put down enough, just leave it for a couple days. Drat. I am also sprayed Zoecon Precor 2000 Plus Premise Spray, 16 oz and all carpet and cloth couch. Hi Valerie! 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. Supposed to last 7-8 months but after 5 months, fleas were back so I bought a new one.Yes, it kills the fleas (eventually) but they bite FIRST. thank you very much for this comprehensive ariticle on DE but I dont have a clue how densely it should be spread it around. Thanks! I see under your cautions it states I dont recommend rubbing it on your pets skin on a daily basis (I have heard of people doing this) as it can cause dry skin, itchiness and dehydration. How MUCH of this DE do I need to buy? Could I do that every morning and expect it to last the whole day? We arent seeing any on the floors, only on the cats. After getting wet from the grass/bushes reapplied. I plan spreading the food grade DE on the carpeting in the rest of the house, let it sit for 24 hours then vacuum, then re apply. I bought the DE, flea products for the animals, and am washing bedding. I notice that I have not been bitten and jump upon this buggers so therefore it works! Talk to your veterinarian about the safest and most effective flea preventative for your pets, says Dr. Coates. Just wanted to say thanks for the article. If you want to be really safe, repeat your DE treatments in those areas once every two weeks and you will be flea free . . And would I have to wash down everything else that I covered?? Hi Karen, yes it can. 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! Have you any advice? Dont feed your dogs DE, its not going to help in any way. I live in an apartment and have to walk my dog so he can go to the restroom i use a spot on treatment but i am still seeing fleas..my pomeranian is alergic to fleas. Hi, I washed my dog with dawn and a little bit of lavender oil. I would say not to mix them. Thanks for your comment, please consider sharing this article with your friends . Might be time to call in a pro, let me know if you need a couple free quotes . It took me 4 months to get rid of the infestation, July-October and since then I only had to bathe the dogs every once in a while and stopped using frontline for the next 7 months, I stick to DE to treat the house every now and then and no fleas were present. Combine all these and I am positive you will win the battle. Let me know how it goes! Thanks for your suggestion and taking the time to let the community know, I actually really appreciate it! One method we have done is to dust the rug and then play with the cats. The only thing that you need to keep an eye on is that your cat doesnt bring fleas up to your living areas which can potentially spread them around, something you definitely want to avoid. From what I can see (I havnt personally used it though so please double check) it seems fine. I just want to make sure it is in fact the same as the DE you use. From what I have read it will not kill the beneficial nematodes but will kill the harmful ones. I went on a trip to Chicago. I am still finding fleas. Was a mission to find this product, but we were able to purchase it at Lowes. My hair has fallen out, Im mostly bald on the top of my head. You can also buy a 50 pound bag of Food Grade for $57 dollars, no shipping. 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 . So I know we are making progress just want them gone completely. Good luck! Cooler weather is helping too. The cats bring in the fleas. In addition, people who handle diatomaceous earth on a regular basis can develop an incurable, chronic inflammatory lung disease called silicosis, says Dr. Reeder. Thanks! I purchased a 5lb. Hi Michael, nah just wipe those down, just focus DE on the floors and any fabric. away from the treatment areas until its sucked up. I have one large cat who we have owned for 4 years and he is indoor only. It is a pleasure! Is one bag enough? The next day, my sister had used BORAX on EVERYTHING while I was work. I put more DE down today after I seen them, I just thought they were gone, and I was so relieved, until today , Hey Ellyn! I really appreciate it and I am certain that many will benefit from your knowledge and experience! The flea trap catches a lot every day, plus I flea comb the animals and get over 20 off them. I purchased a few lbs yesterday and did a treatment on a single carpet/room to see how it would work. See our TOS for more details. 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. I did purchase it (the food grade DE), and covered our entire basement (except for a large workbench where my Dads old tools are & another table that has garden equipment, light bulbs, and do-dads on it , & of course our boxed artificial Christmas tree I did not put any DE on that). It should mention it on the label. Its capacity to overwinter in soil and plant debris makes it challenging to manage, and very sneaky. Can I also use baking soda and salt, is that as effective? I use a Shop vac to suck the clogged filters. I am just curious as to why it is important to wear gloves and a face mask when handling Diatomaceous powder, and if it is dangerous to your health in any way if it does come in contact with your skin or lungs? Just make sure that it is food grade so that its safe. Hey Katrina! Use a soap and warm water solution and wash down the bathroom (mops, cloths, etc. He used to spend most of his time in the kitchen or family room. I am wondering how often I can get away with dusting her. Thank you, Natasha. 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. If an individual is considering applying a product for pests, its always best to contact a pest-management professional. Im feeling overwhelmed by this as Ive never had a flea problem this bad ever! 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. I am certain that this info will hugely benefit anyone reading it so thank you. Can I be sure this is good for her? I understand on my mattress and furniture I use a vacuum.cleaner. Thanks for any help you can offer! Remember to rub it into the carpets, etc. Please help suggest some way to apply my De in a less hellaceous manner. Add2 tbl spoons skin so soft oil, 1tbl ACV vinegar, 3 drops each lavender and clove essential oil to a container with lid that will allow you to store the paper towel stack flat. This website is a means to that end and I hope it helps get people off the idea that poisons are the only way to go. Hi Jess! Hey Meeshall! He (the stray cat Boo) weighs 9 lbs. Following this period, they pupate for approximately 7-10 days before surfacing to indulge above ground. I cant even walk across my bedroom without getting bit 3 or 4 times on my feet and ankles. Thanks for the information! I have three cats and one dog with fleas, have used DE (food grade) all over the house and on them. Thanks. Reviewed for accuracy on July8, 2019, by Dr. Katie Grzyb, DVM. After reading your blog I ordered food grade D-Earth from Amazon and put it down today. I know its possible to apply safely but I am not going to recommend it and have hundreds of people knocking on my door with pitchforks in their hands . Thanks again for your kind words, please share the blog with your friends on social media, it will really help me . I also put down salt hoping they would eat it and dehydrate too. Just make sure that it is food grade, that is your only concern. Another record-keeping tip: If you arent keeping a gardening journal already, start one. Only use the food grade Diatomaceous Earth for flea control and stay away from the pool grade one. We did have a few questions that we cant seem to find answers for, though. 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. I just bought a home and it so happens that one room is infested with bird mites Just wanted to ask that if DE would work with that Tried everything but its a killer at night I have sprayed my room with Lysol all around That is the only way that I can rest at night. Finding a safe and effective flea preventative is essential for your pets health and comfort. Even the flea sprays are not helping. Its been two hours now and I havent seen a flea. Intercropping companion plants helps deter flea beetles from the host plant. I have twice rubbed DE into the scruff and tail area of the cats. Kimball. I cant sleep at night, constantly getting up with a flashlight to see if I see whatever I feel is crawing on me. Since flea eggs hatch after about a week of being laid by female fleas (in most scenarios), its recommended that you repeat this process once a week for a total of 3-4 weeks. and vacuum it up in the evening. Hey Michael! Hope that helps , I get rid of the fleas but one of my dogs keeps playing with a neighbor cat that is infested and gets them again. Just be forewarned that there is one major drawback: diatomaceous earth only works when dry, so you have to reapply it whenever it rains. This type can contain more than 60 percent crystalline silica. I must have zombie fleas because nothing seems to work. Hey Michael! Hey Jenna! Hey! Although diatomaceous earth may reduce the number of fleas in an environment over a period of time, it just doesnt have what it takes as an effective flea control for our flea allergic patients, she says. Thanks in advance for a response. I bathed my cat with Dawn dish soap too. He wants to be fussed, but will only tolerate it when he is half asleep. I was told by one person I could sprinkle on my dogs food? Literally field tested it during hunting season with great results! Our home is over 85 years old Victorian style, remodeled kitchen with over 85 years old wood flooring on the first and second levels. Just make sure that she doesnt react to it. It is a pleasure! Rock material, not concrete. overkill? Hi Renee! Hi Momo! I am sure that the exterminator knows what he is doing but it will be nice to get some feedback for the community if you get a chance. Insane is what these pests make you. 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. Hi Barbara! Ive washed his bedding and will apply DE to our one piece of carpet in the house. In general, nematodes require moist conditions, high humidity, and temperatures between 55 and 90 F with little direct sunlight. As for smaller pets (like young kittens, puppies, rabbits, hamsters, etc. I sprinkle it on the dog. I dont know how they got in here again, Unless through open windows (with screens.) Any advice for the red lakes powder would be much appreciated. Hi Cheryl! 3 pounds for just under $16 and free 2-day shipping. All Rights Reserved 2022. Good luck! She appears to be scratching less and I noticed that the small bugs, ants, etc. Hi Natasha, I used borax all over my wood floors and carpet 2 days ago, vacuumed it up after 12 hours. Thanks in advance! Read our complete guide to using DE for more info. Hey! Grateful for this informative site! Highly magnified diatomaceous earth shows the intricate fossils that make up the substance. How do I apply DE on hardwood floors and how much do I use? It will be alot of work. and I swear the fleas have multiplied. Hi, thanks for this informative article. High humidity, and when you spot your first beetle twice rubbed DE into the carpets, etc. fact... Would work cant seem to find this product, but will kill beneficial. 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