Its capacity to overwinter in soil and plant debris makes it challenging to manage, and very sneaky. Im going to make some DIY traps tonight (thanks for that tip). Hi Vickie! That form of diatomaceous earth is chemically treated and poses a risk to your respiratory system. I posted a query on facebook asking friends how to get rid of fleas without dangerous chemicals and a couple people directed me to this site or told me about food grade DE. They havent itched or had any side effects but Im not sure how to to wait till reapplication. Glad I can be of assistance, I am always willing to help my valuable readers . Yes you can, but it isnt as effective as DE. Hey Amanda! Yours seems particularly informative so maybe you could answer. I need some help, this is consuming me. Hi Peggy! However, if baby fleas do not find a host, they will not lay eggs so you job will be to simply kill the adult fleas and stop the eggs from hatching. Sorry if youve already covered this, but does the DE have any effect on the flea eggs or larvae? Still getting fleas off of him. Country fleas are as big as horses lol. Hi Diane, I have dropped you an email with a link to my ebook. I have already used borax through out the entire house. Landscape Design and Educational Consultation. Going to try the food grade DE in the yard but I have a question: Will it hurt snakes? (More Effective than DE Alone) 1 lb By Abundant Living. I noted where she napped and sprinkled the DE there also. 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 Kim, thanks for this tip, appreciate it. 3 pounds for just under $16 and free 2-day shipping. 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? No problem with breathing. Can you put this on bedspreads/clothes? Remember to rub it into the carpets, etc. Is safe for her, I mean, she loves to play on the floor. I purchased DE yesterday, and in a hurry to slove the problem, POURED the DE powder everywhere; baseboards, carpets, couches, etc. I recommend leaving it down for about 5-7 days, and if you want bonus points, take a broom and rub it around a bit to make sure that it reaches all living fleas. Should I look specifically for food grade on the package next time I purchase this product? Hey Vicki! Hey Mery! And whats the best way to apply it on the carpets so it dont make so much dust? Will it clog up the new hoover? As for human fleas, its possible but fleas cannot actually live on human blood permanently, they need to find a better host (such as a pet) otherwise they will die. Lisa's Landscape & Design Great product! Plant your trap crop before your main crop so that the insects are attracted to your trap crop first. You should not dump this product all over your floors, that is not only ineffective but it is a dusty mess for months afterward and it is wasteful. My dogs have brought fleas into the house and nothing that I have tried seems to work the first two times that I applied it to all of them I put it on with my hands and rubbed it in real good that was the first day that I actually got it. I bought a bottle of Diatomaceous earth from green acres market brand is LUMINO does this work for roaches plz help. We cover some of the more common beneficialones here. Great article Im going t try de this weekend. Hey Nancy! Hi! I was told by one person I could sprinkle on my dogs food? After doing a little research (havnt seen that in my country), it seems that you may have purchased feed grade variant of DE. No it wont help the fleas on your pet, need to get a spot on or something like that. Thats what I will be using in about a week or to when the cold snap begins. But yes, I have heard the same things. Hi Natasha, I have two baby pigmy goats, 30 chicks (number to be reduced as soon as I determine which are roosters) that share an enclosed area. How long does it stay on pets? Thanks! I will be writing about roaches in the next couple months and I will definitely include something about this. Was told it was safe to use on my 13 house cats, yes 13 cos they r so ate up with fleas. Hi Doreen! Mind you, I have NEVER had bed bugs, so this was incredible scary and unexpected. I do not use it on wood floors but use a damp floor mop with liquid that has some white vinegar. I never want to be without it! Could you please go over the instructions for using it again? Thanks for your kind words! on the box it has a variety of animals on it and says its ok to use on them as well as the lady who rang me up said she uses it for her chickens. Im sure that cant be applied very frequently. Apparently it will pass through digestive system and can destroy parasites (like worms). So Id immediately shove them in the washing machine, then take a good shower and fortunately never infested the whole house. Wow, tons of comments! I suggest you get a plastic container with a lid, punch small holes in the top and apply it like a salt shaker. Please do, you are doing well though, keep it up! Hi Rhonda! Kittens might be a problem, not because its poisonous but because it can cause a bit of breathing issues due to how fine it is. I am freaking out and would appreciate any advice. In the morning you will see hundreds of dead fleas in the plate. There are also harmful nematodes in your soil already like the Golden Root Knot Nematode, but the one you will be applying is friendly. Sorry, if I seem all over the placeIm just at a loss. Do not apply diatomaceous earth directly to your pet. I hope you dont have a flea problem anytime soon but if you do, I am glad that you have found a resource on the web that you enjoy. I am glad to hear that you have had such good results and thank you for your kind words. She is frantic about how to clean it all up. I came across your site with sheer desperation. Hi Ashley, interesting, thanks for sharing this, will pass it on to those that need this info . Hey Shannon! Thanks for all your suggestions, I feel relieved. I could crate her in the small dinning room if necessary but wouldnt want to do that for too long. Dr. Cathy Barnette is a small animal veterinarian with 13 years of clinical experience. So I started researching and hiding is something they do if they are sickly So I began checking him over. Diatomaceous earth may also irritate the eyes, due to its abrasive nature. Paula Fitzsimmons is a content marketing writer and journalist who writes about pets as they intersect with topics related to health, nutrition, technology, and lifestyle. Will it be harmful to me? When extracted, they are already dead, but their shells remain. Hi Nancy! Pretty sure they meant dogs not drugs, auto correct is bad, it even got you a couple times in your blog. I just purchased Red Lake earth diatomaceous with calcium bentonitie for use on my carpet. Ive seen some eggs and feces on our hand towel in the bathroom although it is way less than it was before. Nothing seems to be helping. Hi, I bought Red Lake Diatomaceous earth, it doesnt mention killing of fleas. 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. Have a good one! This week sadly my house came in contact with fleas due to my sister-in-law spending the week with me while my husband was in florida at a work conference. Also my renters have moved out and the house is infested with fleas will it work to kill the fleas? Talk to your veterinarian about the safest and most effective flea preventative for your pets, says Dr. Coates. Used it once with no results. I bought food grade also but is also brown. Maybe they know that its for I bought a glass shaker and have dusted my house all over my carpets Ive done it in the evening and then vacuumed it up the next evening. Is that ok- also, I did not see it say good for humans or pets. The dogs do not go outside but somehow we got fleas last month and Ive been trying to fight them with natural products but its a battle. I use it in the yard and I removed my carpets with DE to the garage for the summer. Do exactly what you have planned except, dont go out and buy flea traps, just make them (info on this blog, check it out). Now, Im interested in using Borax. Hi Candy, sheesh that sounds like you have some seriously strong fleas there lol. Hi Shelby! Again, all the previous pointers need to be reviewed (above) but to add to them, dont purchase any DE products that are marked for pest control. The dog has snuck into the carpeted rooms a couple of times, but after reading I assume I should treat ALL floors since eggs drop and can be carried on shoes? Hi Theresa! Hi Kathy, agreed, white is better. But if you absolutely need them, here are a few that will aid you in your fight against flea beetles: Check out our article on safe spray practices for advice. Thanks. Hey! How would you suggest resolving this situation before it escalates further? Why not? You are an inspiration. They are Covered In Them!! Hi Rachael, if you dont want to use DE, give my DIY flea trap a try, you can make them from home . We have a book shelf with books and some of the kids toys.. how do we know if the fleas have gotten into the books? I cant thank you enough . Very popular around here and now I see why. Hi Misty! Its an important note to be sure. HELP. Hi Cathy! Some good trap crops include radishes, giant Chinese mustard, collards, and bok choy. It says it is 85% silicon dioxide, 10% other oxides, 5% moisture. And what would be the best way to get it off the cracks of my floor afterwards just wash with soapy water? Just wipe the counters and check the books, I dont think using DE on them will help. After fleas come into contact with it, it should take about 4-6 hours before they die. In this case, the fleas will be torn apart. I give my cats a small sprinkle on their wet food every day. It was like $10 and worth every cent. And who doesnt like a good head start? From what Ive read you need to treat the the lawn, house, animals at same timedo one must do the others and vacuum vacuum vacuum. So far I am very impressed. 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.. My answer is that it should be enough to finely cover the surface and if you are unsure, a little more is better. Just made sure its food grade please. Its effectiveness varies depending on the environment its used in. I just want to make sure it is in fact the same as the DE you use. But we are implementing DE on the floors, bedding, doorways and such. Thanks, you have an awesome website with great info! Its particularly effective for allergy/asthma sufferers and is so simple its almost criminal. Got the food grade DE after trying foggers, traps, etc. Thank you!! Thanks! Hi Gail, sorry for the late response. Works great! My cats are still miserable. But it doesnt have to only be ingested to be effective. I will also check it out, thanks again! Have killed the foxes off, now dealing with the flea infestation. It is now almost 24 hrs. Please note, as an introduction to this section, let me just make one thing crystal clear. Hi Denise, I have never used it on a tree before but yeah sure, if there are fleas that walk through it (and its dry), they will get taken out so go for it. And the puppy is the same way. or is the carpet cleaning even necessary? 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). I also recommend rubbing it in with a broom (to reach down into the fibers). For your kind words am glad to hear that you have an awesome website with info. To only be ingested to be effective on their wet food every day hi Kim, again. Their shells remain to to wait till reapplication will also check it out thanks! 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