Thanks for your kind words! Just wipe the counters and check the books, I dont think using DE on them will help. . I use it in the yard and I removed my carpets with DE to the garage for the summer. If you want to learn more, check out my article on the topic under the fleas category (top menu). Is it safe for kids and pets to be around? Dont forget to feed food grade de to your pets for control of internal parasites theyve picked up especially worms caused by fleas they have invested by licking themselves. Thanks for such a good article! I have limited income so I have had to do this in stages. Let me know how the flea treatment goes. I hate fleas. Recently acquired a new cat who seems to be a flea manufacturer. We were actually able to find one place that carried it without having to place a special order, so we were able to get a 4 pound bag. We have hardwood floors and have used it along all floors and keep a dusting in the gaps in the floors. Again sorry for the essay and I will definitely update you on this. Hi Karen! Im very hopeful. I was just happy to get DE the same day since Home Depot was a few blocks away. I have already spent $150 already and have no more to spend nor will I for another month and as a single mom with no family to help, its a lot. Should it be safe to release my cats to walk on it? 2. Food-grade diatomaceous earth for fleas and other pests is sold primarily at hardware stores and pet supply stores, including online. Thanks for all your help, this website is a godsend. I have seen a couple of fleas in the house so decided to try your homemade traps. He used to spend most of his time in the kitchen or family room. Thanks!! Kate. or is the carpet cleaning even necessary? and its very sad. Because of its potential risks to pets, talk to your veterinarian before using food-grade diatomaceous earth for flea control in your home. We have a large non carpeted sun room where I can sequester the rabbit and keep him there with a childs gate. Spray it on your hand or directly on your pet and massage it to the skin. Ive been using sentry home home spray (kills all bugs but not sure if it works on the fleas!) Hi Jon! Food grade means that its 100% safe, even for eating. After reading your blog I ordered food grade D-Earth from Amazon and put it down today. I dont know how or when they got so bad but, my home was infested. I was planning on dusting the rug, carpet and concrete then vacuuming up after 24 hours. It was very informative even though Ive been researching DE for a few weeks. 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! It is a true storie. On the main floor, we have hardwood w/ area rugs and in the basement, we have tile. Alternatively, I can get you a quote from an exterminator in your local area that will sort you out (they are vetted), let me know if you need it. Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it! First, thank you for the article. We had tried everything besides this and I hated using the harsh chemicals to no avail. Solanaceae (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers), including cole crops: broccoli, kale, cabbage, collards, Identification, Biology, and Distribution, Read more about planting and using trap crops here, Read our complete guide to using DE for more info, Read our complete guide to using beneficial nematodes here, Harvesting Okra: When and How to Pluck Those Prickly Pods, Shiny black with greenish tint and an orange stripe on both wings. I did 3 of them in my house and no change. If you cannot find at local stores ( I did not know about Tractor stores), you can order it from Amazon. Hey Mary! After using the DE I have found that it is effective from the first application. Does this also kill the eggs that may be there? I was incredibly paranoid and didnt sleep in my bed for exactly a week. Do you make a liquid with D.E. You answered every question I had. Hi Barbara! Let me know how that goes. I hate pesticides, I fell like I have it all over me and like I am eating it for weeks after using it. Record when you plant your first transplants, and when you spot your first beetle. just wondering where should i apply it ? I always recommend a decent spot on treatment for that. Alexis Morin is an avid gardener who resides on and manages a horse ranch in north Texas. Ive done extra long shampoo sessions. and for my pets, I either use a natural treatment (check out my articles on specifically killing fleas on either dogs or cats) or a spot on treatment like Front Line. It is a pleasure, thanks for stopping by! Hope that helps! Hi Natasha! Thanks for putting the info about DE on the web, so much better than all the poisons out there. Does not say anything about FOOD GRADE. I need to have these gone by Friday and I am desperate to get them dead ASAP without using a bug bomb. Thanks for your tips, really appreciate yo helping out Sarah! Hi, Why do you advise not rubbing DE on pets directly? ago. It also has calcium bentonite. The reason this works on certain bugs is because it basically like crawling through tiny shards of glass. 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. This is a process, so dont think after two days you will be flea free! Hi Electlady! or will the DE kill the nematodes? I just purchased Red Lake earth diatomaceous with calcium bentonitie for use on my carpet. If not, there is an article on my blog about this, check it out. Thank you so much for keeping up with this article of yours!! Two of my dogs got the worst of the fleas and had some really bad skin problems and tons of loss of hair but they recovered fantastically. Remember to repeat the process a couple times! Would it be safe to say that applying it on a regular basis would help maintain a flea free home? My house, however, is not. I have a indoor cat who has made herself comfortable outside lately, what a bad idea on my part. I am not sure what food chemical grade means, sounds like a contradiction so just be careful with it. I dont know how they got in here again, Unless through open windows (with screens.) I finally doused all 2800 sq ft in food grade DE! I have already used borax through out the entire house. I was thrilled and yes, it did work. In laboratory tests, it caused lung inflammation and emphysema [13]. Amanda: I saw the same bag the other night at my local home improvement store. Hi Pete, thanks for helping Sharon with that great suggestion! the majority of those do not have a filter -so they will not get clogged. Hi Natasha. How young is too young to use it around kittens? Hi Sharon! Also Im sure they;re fleas because they jump, and Ive looked at their pictures on the internet extensively. I dont have any pets, but I do have 2 other children in addition to the baby. Glad you have found this information useful I havent used it for that purpose myself but I have read that it is good for parasite removal and things like that but rather contact a medical practitioner for confirmation. Provided its not wet, DE can last for ages so you should be fine. Hi Natasha, glad I have come across your article. (The idea at first wasnt to treat the cat so much as kill the fleas trapped in the comb.) Hello! Hi! It wont hurt him but I would rather recommend a decent spot on treatment or just simply giving him a good bath using dawn soap and warm water. Let us know how it goes, would love to hear another success story . 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). I will run out and purchase some the first chance I get. Alexis once managed a sizable CSA operation in Valley Center, Kansas, and her specialization is in growing high quality organic vegetables. After getting wet from the grass/bushes reapplied. Thanks for the tip, I am sure that many will benefit from it! We finally decided to try food grade DE. Yesterday I vacuumed and washed all my bedding, and today I saw one sitting on my pillow after I woke up. Hi Renee, yeah that sounds good, let me know if you dont come right! Or will the fleas just move to the linoleum? But how shouldnt apply it then on the headboard since its an upholstered one? I really appreciate it and I am certain that many will benefit from your knowledge and experience! I use the warm soapy water and light every night, but Im only getting 10-15 fleas every morning. Or no??? I have been using this on my two cats flea problem. Ideas on how to make this work without it being icky? DE is a powder that is spiny on a microscopic level, and it has a desiccating effect on small insects. Also, Im thinking of just leaving some under the places my cats cant reach, like under the stove. My skin has never been so clear. It is not effective for flea control when used in this manner and could potentially result in lung damage if inhaled, says Dr. Jennifer Coates, a veterinary writer, editor and consultant based in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Safer brand of DE does NOT say food grade on the package (at least I couldnt find it). Thank sfor helping Sharon, really appreciate it. Hi Bobby, if its food grade, its safe, promise. This morning the fleas were jumping up on both my daughter and my legs at regular intervals, all over the house. Bug guy has been out twice in Two weeks and shes still being eaten up. I have been using borax periodically as a precaution, but after doing some research heard about DE and that it was more safe then borax, which is still a great product but not something I would use in the kitchen, on bedding, or near my pets food dishes. For your pets, just get a spot on (such as Frontline). 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. He seems fine not bitin or scratching, he sits about 5 feet off the ground mostly. How would you suggest resolving this situation before it escalates further? 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. Turn off all fans and the DE actually falls straight down to cover whatever area you want sprinkled. How do I use DE on hard surface floors? I will be spending a whole day doing all this and giving 12 cats baths. Literally field tested it during hunting season with great results! Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a whitish sand-like powder composed of a type of fossilized single-celled algae called diatoms. Thanks for sharing your experiences and thoughts on the matter, it is appreciated. Went to local tractor supply store and they recommended red lake earth diatomaceous with calcium bentonite. However, there is no need to take a chance, just give your cats a quick wash (I put mine in the shower and yes, they do hate me for it for a good couple days) and only after they are completely dry, apply the Advantage. 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