There is virtually no reliable datalab or field studiesshowing it is useful at all for flea control in a homeeither powdered in the premises or ingested, says Dryden. Last night I sprinkled with a flour sifter between my box spring and mattress and between the mattress and fitted sheet and slept in same bed. Its July and we wear tights/with socks in the house because we cant wear shorts. Hi Momo! Seeking flea advice! Hey! I tried to figure out why and then read somewhere else( I dont recall where) but that the calcium bentonite in that particular brand makes this DE worthless to use against fleas. In other words, if you have a decent model, it will be fine . I have a 2 years old daugther and I was thinking in applying this during the night and then vacuum first thing in the morning before she wakes up. My dog cant walk 5 steps without scratching. I also wanted to ask of any product that will do to get rid of flea in my head and my daughters. It caught like 4 it now I dont see any. I dont know why you said it wasnt safe for kittens and small animals because it definitely is. Hi Terri, she didnt but DE does work. Im moving out soon so Im just making sure that the cat is flea free for our new house! I purchased some DE food grade and applied it to the carpets and all of the dogs bedding/hang out spots. Really enjoyed reading some great information and advice from the article and comment section. Sorry for all these questions. Hi Bob! Thank you for your time! As an fleas-infested person, do I need to use special shampoo/conditioner, soap on myself? I applied it when the dog and baby werent home. Lisa, can you please tell me which to use in the backyard? Hi Stephanie, thanks for the feedback. i would like to treat my whole house at the same time, but honestly dont have anywhere i can take them while its on the floor. Hi Julie, thanks for your wonderful comment, I really appreciate the time it took to write it up. So after this really long story, lol, I still have a question. Im suprised we never had a problem before now. Also give my flea trap article a look at, I think you will love it. Hope that helps! You rock Natasha!! Hope that helps! Whats the best way to clean it up? I am glad that I could be of assistance and hope to see you back soon. Hey Daniel! had worked very rapidly. Another benefit of diatomaceous earth is that it has been found to help with joint pain as well as healing wounds. Will either of these methods get rid of Chiggers??? 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. Diatomaceous Earth can also be fed to dogs for the purpose of eliminating intestinal parasites. So, of course, now i have them all over the house as well! I recommend DE over boric acid, as it is easily acquired and cheap. Its a pleasure, I am glad that it has helped you find some relief from fleas. Thank you so much for keeping up with this article of yours!! We have no pets but everyone in the house is getting bit still. That being said. Unlike the other varieties and mixes, this is completely safe for the family and will not cause any problems in the house. Hi! Hope that helps! He has never had fleas. We ran the vacuum and we had some spray left from the other day ( Raid flea and carpet). For example, they took 50 (Fifty) 6 to 9 month old cats, infected them with heartworms and fleas, applied the product, and then they kill all 50 of these young, innocent beings to do their autopsy for the FDA test results. I had some fleas jumping on me this morning in the kitchen while making my coffee, I plan on vacuuming when I get home this afternoon. For your hardwood floors, normally just cleaning them with your floor cleaner (whatever one is safe for your wood) is enough to kill fleas on contact. Food-grade diatomaceous earth for fleas and other pests is sold primarily at hardware stores and pet supply stores, including online. I was going to sweep up the DE, and then vacuum, but since the floor is slate or some type of rock, and the walls are crumbling, I didnt know how to correctly clean up all the DE. I completed the task of spreading the DE at 8:30 pm last night, June 5th. Hi Melody, DE is not for direct application to your pets, just use it for everything except them. We encourage you to rely on chemical pesticides as a last resort, for the protection of our health and that of the environment. Hi Joe, I have not but if it is 100% food grade DE, use it. Hope that helps! I did a dusting of DE all over my kitchen, bedroom, bathroom last night where we seem to have had a flea population for the last week or two (bleeding heart/rescue kitten/no forethought) ANYWAYS, when I got up this morning the fleas actually seemed to be worse! . I bought a jar of diatomaceous earth to sprinkle on my dogs food. How badly will it affect the DE efficiency? Nematodes - Beneficial nematodes are a microscopic, worm-like organism that live in soil. I have tried all kinds of stuff. I suggest you try using my DIY flea traps first. My plan was to sprinkle DE all over the floors upstairs and let it sit for as long as it needed to It has been a week almost, and it is definitely better, it seems like all I have now are baby ones now. I have a question. Quote of the day: The garden is a mirror of the heart. -Unknown. I do not want the fleas re infesting my bedroom and was wondering if you had any suggestions to get rid of these last few. My only concern is with my parrots, many products that are safe for animals arent so safe for birds due to their fragile respiratory system. I have a 7 lb dog, would this be safe to use around her? Leave it down for a day or two and then after vacuuming it up, repeat a couple times over a few weeks. Will DE kill all stages of the flea life span? No, you cannot mix water with the DE but I suppose you could wash it off, not recommended though as it will takes ages hehe. I finally doused all 2800 sq ft in food grade DE! Thanks for your questions . Our cat got a good flea bath and we got some flea meds from the vet for her. Love the stuff, its natural and chemical free as long as you get the food grade. The cats bring in the fleas. Hi Linda! Maybe just buy a cheaper bagger type vacuum? My room is right next to the unkept yard that used to have 3 chickens until 2 weeks ago, now there is only one. Please help suggest some way to apply my De in a less hellaceous manner. Yes, it takes a while for the flea dirts to go. Dusting the comforter cover will work, just do it lightly and you will be fine. The flea beetle is approximately 1/16-1/4 inch long, depending on the type. Finally tracked down DE food grade, very hard to do. Why above did you say, IF you are using a Dyson, be careful? Hi Sarah! It sounds like you have taken the necessary steps to put a dent in their population, and it doesnt sound like you have a big infestation. Hey Karen! 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). It was such a pain to clean up as it was on the couches, carpets, beds, cushions on the table chairs, you name it. I just put advantage on them last night, and i am going Diatomaceous Earth crazy all over my house lol. Hi. I love my DE!! Is safe for her, I mean, she loves to play on the floor. Do you put it on and leave it (and if so does this harm them if they start to lick the DE/clean themselves? I recommend using an icecream container (those plastic tub ones) and after punching small holes in it, use it to sprinkle the DE in the places that need it (kinda like a salt shaker). You can also buy a 50 pound bag of Food Grade for $57 dollars, no shipping. I already have shoes dedicated to walking around the house so Im not too concerned with appearance or tracking and there is no dust. Hi Jessica, I have not tried it with birds in the house. I lay down DE around the walls and in bedding areas. Hi, I recently purchased some DE because my cat has a flea problem. my vet treated with a pill, and all seem to be dead however, i am convinced i need to treat my home to prevent any future problems. 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. Ive been fighting fleas for awhile. A flea comb helps to get rid of flea dirts. I am freaked out by all of this. 1 cup of food grade DE, 1/2 cup of yarrow powder and neem powder and 20 drops of eucalyptus oil. Now, I have the job of cleaning it all up. Should I look specifically for food grade on the package next time I purchase this product? I actually went ahead and did the things I had read specifically in your article (taking into account with the holidays you may not be able to reply soon). Well, research shows that once the fleas come into contact with the powder, they usually die about 4 hours later. Bathe her once per week lately, never find fleas on her. My cats are still miserable. I never want to be without it! Also can you recommend a way of spreading it lightly without using a duster? Hi Bobby, if its food grade, its safe, promise. A few options for non-living mulches that I prefer are barley straw and leaf litter. Have a good one! I hope you dont mind if I offer some answers/suggestions/info for some of the previous posters questions: 1) DE goes a long way. Shd be done w/the DE process by morning. This is the height of tick season and when you leave the field with the dogs there are so many it looks like a flea infestation but its ticks. I am glad that DE has helped you and thanks for sharing those tips. I also spread it all over floors and carpet. 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 sit and pull these specks out one by one. 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. i dont know WHAT HAPPENED!!!! Plant your trap crop before your main crop so that the insects are attracted to your trap crop first. Nothing seems to be helping. Develop a keen eye for spotting these pests, so you dont have to suffer the devastation of their less-than-creative artwork on your plants leaves and tubers. 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. I ordered 10 LBS and need to do 4 rooms and a hallway, do you think that is a good amount? 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 . Hi Tonya! I would like to expound a little further on this dish soap thing. 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. 2) Use a face mask or damp scarf to cover your mouth and nose until youre accustomed to using this powder. My house was infested with fleas. My apt though is another issue. I was wondering how DE can be given to animals for parasites like worms in dogs and cats? Give it a try though and let me know how it goes. how would I use? Nematodes- Every living creature seems to have natural predators. They will give you an idea of how many fleas are hiding in the home and they are very effective. Help????? If you have any concerns, let me know and I will assist you personally . Hope that helps! 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