Hi Ashley, interesting, thanks for sharing this, will pass it on to those that need this info . Hi Andrea! I camo up and photograph game animals in the wild. I have read many comments but none that stated it finally worked. GARDENER'S PATH IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ASK THE EXPERTS LLC. Remember to repeat the process a couple times! Especially if the vacuum does not pick up the powder well off of the slate?? Hope that helps, thanks for your kind words . This past Summer I had a TERRIBLE flea infestation in my home. Couple of questions. Hope you enjoy! and saw one lady used a turkey baster to get into cracks in baseboards. So we put mum into a big, lighted and carpeted walk-in closet. The flea trap catches a lot every day, plus I flea comb the animals and get over 20 off them. Thank you for your time! It is thought to be quite safe for environmental treatment of fleas, whereas other products can be more toxic to pets, children, wildlife, and even adults, says Falk. Good luck! Help????? However, best bet would be to phone them and ask if it is safe. I am confused in one sense as I set a couple of the homemade flea traps in the carpeted rooms overnight and got nothing. Lots of clevises, cracks and fire places that hasnt been used for some years, seem to be offering a good places for these feline fleas, I am devastated at this point. We have 7 cats- and we advantaged 6 of them and frontlined 1. I almost went crazy last time and DE saved my sanity. Is this gonna hurt them? The powder should not be applied directly to pets unless you are specifically instructed to do so by your veterinarian. I wouldnt recommend putting it on your pets (even though it wont hurt them), rather use a spot on treatment . We left the DE for 3 days and vacuumed, except under the beds where the cats hangout. Ive been told not to hoover for 3 weeks following the K-Othrine treatment and its been one week so far. Make sure you get the food grade one and ideally put it under your sheets. I was frustrated because I sprinkled it all over but the issue is my carpet mostly and the kids are always crawling on it. 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). Yes it sounds like it, the traps almost always catch some if there are fleas around. Any dust, including silica, can be irritating to the eyes. Hi, I was wondering if DE loses effectiveness after sitting, for like a week inside? There is powder everywhere. Although diatomaceous earth is nontoxic to humans . It is a pleasure, I enjoy helping the community! Our personal observations in field studies in Florida would indicate it is practically worthless. Weve completed a Dawn soap bath on her and applied Revolution, which seems to be killing the last few left on her. Hope that helps . We noticed our cats had fleas a few weeks ago and since then Ive tried everything. We have no inside dogs. 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. Or should I say they are finding me since I am the only blood in the house that isnt treated. However, she sleeps on my bed; she has for 10 years and there is no changing that. I know if I rub it on them they will lick it. All I can say is thank you thank you thank you. Im wondering if you think it would work to put DE in an A-frame tent? And if you have vacuumed up some of the DE powder that is an excellent way to kill bugs in the vacuum cleanerno need to remove and toss vacuum cleaner bags. 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. Now we have fleas fleas and more fleas. Its not dangerous but its best to combine a pet specific product (e.g. 1. I went on eBay looking for a bag, and I got a 10 lb bag food grade for under $20, shipped to the house. (The cats will be in residence; the dog will not). In fact, I have a dedicated article that covers cat flea control, check it out when you have a chance, I am 100% sure it will answer any other questions you may have on the process. Yes it can, and I suggest that you combine the DE treatment with nightly DIY flea traps, they work fantastically together. This stuff is awesome considering I have a 17 month old son! After a few days, remove the cotton balls, then plug up any hole(s) that the bees may have been using as their entryway. I know i have owned dogs and cats all my life and never used this for flea control. Thanks! These are living creatures who eat the harmful bugs in your soil. Ive washed his bedding and will apply DE to our one piece of carpet in the house. Hi Barb! Hi Trent, it is my pleasure! is the DE going to do this also? I recently moved into an apartment and found out that the patio is infested with fleas. Sounds like you are making good progress and I am glad you are trying the natural route, I also prefer them over chemicals where possible. However, the websites did not mention how to deal with books, notes, Cds, Dvds, computer, printer, drawers, air conditioner, and other items in a home infested with fleas. They are for outdoor use, usually you can order them online from a variety of retailers. An do I just sprinkle it around with my fingers or buy a sifter? I hope the little diatoms act like ninja blades on the little evil fleas and they die every last one. Its a pleasure I havent done it myself but I have had a couple of my readers saying that it does have health benefits. Nematodes in the families Steinernematidae and Heterorhabditidae are particularly noted for their capacity to manage populations, while Steinernema carpocapsae are known to manage flea beetle populations in potatoes. Thanks so much. and brushing it in? Let me know how it goes. Thank you so much, Evie. Do you think we need to take such drastic measures as this? Both ideas will work, best of luck! Put on your scout cap, and get to work identifying and tackling these pests, utilizing the cultural, biological, and (only if absolutely necessary!) I just bought some diatomaceous earth to help deal with a burgeoning flea problem and Im excited to begin using it. Some experts are adamant that only flea insecticides will work and ridicule those that think otherwise while others advocate a completely natural approach. Luckily, there are a few natural food stores in the area that carry DE. 1. Speaking as a former vet assistant, I would recommend not bathing with a repellent. Additionally, Pet parents should make sure they are purchasing a product that is approved by the EPA and that is coming from a reputable distributor, says Falk. I suppose it is better than it was before, but.. Hi Bonnie, yeah that dust effect is a bit overwhelming but dont worry, you will be happy when you are flea free . Their health comes first which is why I chose Food Grade DE first Im bombing tomorrow with Hot Shot no mess, but it only kills live fleas. My parents dont. Combine all these and I am positive you will win the battle. I hate fleas!! Id like to use both methods if they can be used together. After spending a fortune in flea foggers and adding way too much toxicity to the environment the fleas are as bad as ever! All natural.Plus the money I save I can afford to buy them better quality food and treats. Owner of 3 dogs and 2 cats in a house with 2 backyards. Also I have set up a flea trap in my room. Every night id get bitten 10 times no matter which room I slept in, tried throwing my bed away to sleep on the floor and same thing. Ive been rescuing/ rehoming cats for 15 years. (We live in an old coal mining area I am assuming the floors are slate). My question is after all of the cleaning, washing, vacuuming, treating my dog, why am I still seeing flea dirt on my floors when I sweep? Ive border my parrot for the past week dog who doesnt have fleas has been at my parents for a week, I threw out 75% of my stuff, (I had a lot of clutter) so thats a good thing its good to purge, BUT, they got me. Im gonna make a paste of this and use it to exfoliate. Natasha, first thank you for the great article and for responding to all the comments!!! Thank you! Yours seems particularly informative so maybe you could answer. Are they dead fleas? Thanks for your help. That is a great question, let me go ahead and answer that! Hi Donna, you can put it anywhere you think fleas might be hiding, dont hold back hehe. Thanks for posting these detailed steps! You might try that if you have one. Can you use it on sofas and ceramic tile , in other words all other surfaces? We have ticks and fleas in the yard and I dont want to use chemicals that will harm our pets or our herbs and vegetables. Good luck! Im now realizing I probably used more than necessary so will sweep first then vacuum. We do have linoleum in parts of our home, I have spread it there today but once walked on it moves leaving those areas uncovered. Please share it with your friends! Apparently it will pass through digestive system and can destroy parasites (like worms). ( its early November here in Wisconsin) and will continue with the DE if I feel the need. place this foam plate on the floor and put a light over the plate. Surely there is an online store near you that can supply 100% DE? My bird thinks shes a dog and runs around the house on the floor with them and on the furniture. You can also spray it on furniture or bedding. I think the precautions with dogs are similar to those in cats, but since dogsdon'tgroom themselves asoftenas cats, there may not be as high ariskof adversegastrointestinaleffects, says Dr. Jeffrey. My house is old, I live with my grandfather, and he refuses to get rid of all his old stuff around the house (making it very hard to deep clean and de-clutter, which makes it very hard to thoroughly clean to get rid of fleas). Based on previous experience, I think it is OK to massage into the coat initially (avoiding the face), then toweling off the excess. Will my cat be safe around it? Please share my blog with your friends on Facebook . I didnt even think of using it in my home for the fleas until I read your comment. Good luck! Will let you know in a few weeks if the fleas have fled. You rock Natasha!! Hi we tried everything to get rid of fleas . DE is great, glad you are having success! Although it is not toxic, it can cause dryness and . 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. Hi Jean, super glad to hear that it worked for you, and thanks for taking the time to share your experience . Is there anything to worry about? Hopefully this will give you the confidence to start using it if you are not convinced already. I really appreciate it and I am certain that many will benefit from your knowledge and experience! I really appreciate it!! Been fighting them since 10/1. 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. Thank you so much for all of your help! I have set the soap dish traps and caught 15 fleas in 6 hours again this was 5 days after laying a thick layer of de on the carpet. Hello! Hi Susan, I appreciate you helping Candace out and yes, you are correct. in fact, farmers use it all the time in their animals food (about 3% is the norm) and if you google around a bit, youll see how helpful its been for their health! It wont help kill fleas though but its still very useful . They are brother & sister, but while she is tiny (and oh, so lively and affectionate) he is about 16lbs, and very nervous. Thank you very much DE wont work if you mix it with water (for killing fleas that is). I moved from WA to FL and have NEVER experienced fleas like they have here in florida, holy cow!! I gave all animals dawn bath, used a monthly flea treatment on all animals, washed everything I can, and have been vacuuming constantly also. But got home & googled it & it says for treatment of fleas.I do not have fleas. Just a little word of caution folks. These insects identify their feast (read: host plant) based on smell and visual indicators much like we do! 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