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. Hi Susan, I appreciate you helping Candace out and yes, you are correct. I put in in my backyard today. Hi Brooke! I drink a teaspoon every morning and every night. I dont usually like to hard sell something, but its only $9 and since you need a holistic approach here (that covers everything), its going to save us both time lol. I have a few area rugs do you think it would be a good idea to sprinkle them with DE then vacuum up? I would choose DE . Hi Jessie! I intend to get some and use it in my pets beds and in my yard. And I know they have fleas. I believe I have racoons camping out under my deck, or else something flea-ridden died under the deck and all the fleas on it jumped ship. Will try tractor supply or home depot. People who have constant itcher/scratchers that switch to a Lamb and Rice,corn and soy free food usually have happy pets within a couple weeks. Extra light? I wear contacts and after applying the DE dust my eyes got irritated. He was loaded with fleasgot the flea med but he still has them and now my dog had some too.ahhhh. Although it is not toxic, it can cause dryness and . Do you know if this is correct? Hi Deb, I dont recommend it. I do not see fleas in the house and no human bites, etc.am I to assume they are attacking him when he goes into the yard? The last time Honey, the dog, was here laying on my couch, she was getting bit by fleas. Another thing to try are Seresto flea collars. Very popular around here and now I see why. Also, can DE be used on the couches? Im so frustrated right now. Hope that helps! I tried the candle in a pool of soapwater but havent seen any fleas floating yet. Freshly hatched larvae feed on the roots of plants for the next three to four weeks. Hi Lizzette, that will be fine, actually even better Just take a moment each day to brush it in the carpet a little bit. Its safe to do so but it can dry your pets skin, thats why I dont recommend it. Thank you for your help. as the powder can puff into the air and cause slight respiratory issues for a short amount of time. But this is the second time she got tapeworm, and I can only gather its from her trips outside??? Yes you can, its completely harmless (just a bit dusty thats all hehe). Appreciate this website for answering all my questions about DE. So, it takes me several hours to cover one room. Hi Tara! Hi Rhonda! Hey Meeshall! How do I know if its good grade if it doesnt say anything on the package? I have been using this on my two cats flea problem. Thanks for your kind words, they are appreciated! Thats all I have and I was thinking that it will work great for it, but now Im curious of your reasoning. Thanks! You can find DE at hardware stores. I do not use it on wood floors but use a damp floor mop with liquid that has some white vinegar. I was pounced on by many fleas while on the deck for just a couple minutes. Apologies for the lengthy post but this has been a nightmare. Im wondering if there is something that I am doing wrong as far as the way that I am applying it to them seeing as I have read such good reviews on this stuff. Hello! Use a spot on treatment like Frontline on your pets and let me know how the DE application goes. Good luck! I called my local tractor supply store and they have Red Lake DE food grade, but I looked online at the contents and it is 95% mineral matter (max) and 8% moisture (max). Yes it does. She sleeps on a pair of shorts of mine on the dresser, they were covered with this small gravel like dots. Thank you all. As an fleas-infested person, do I need to use special shampoo/conditioner, soap on myself? Sincerely Desperate. Neil is the problem in your house or outside? Good luck! The dogs sleep on our bed. 2 adults and 1 kitten about 5 months old. When extracted, they are already dead, but their shells remain. Hi Linda! This has worked very well up until this year. I also took a flea comb and dipped it in the bag and combed around the hot spots. Ive been using sentry home home spray (kills all bugs but not sure if it works on the fleas!) Put it on my dogs and also see a huge difference. It was like $10 and worth every cent. Hi Alice! This condition makes the fleas die because of the dry out. Trying to locate the right one. The vet said a flea bath from a groomer may help, but they cant guarantee to get all of the fleas, and then if our house isnt completely free of them, itll start the cycle all over again. Thank you. Hey Sharon! They all like to roll about on the carpet, stretching out, indicating they want pettings. So what should be used instead? My goal for this blog is to create evidence-based guides that are easy to understand, provide sufficient depth and can be trusted to be very accurate. I think its important to remember that pets are no less vulnerable to these side effects, says Hanna. I usually use DE in the home (carpets, etc. With some careful planning, preventative measures, and an action plan in place, you wont have to worry about the safety of your precious broccoli and eggplants. Yesterday I vacuumed and washed all my bedding, and today I saw one sitting on my pillow after I woke up. The first thing post-war kitties will do when wet is groom so they ingest at least some of the chemicals. This will kill ALL intestinal parasites! According to Extension.org, it should be applied frequently (two to three times per week) to be used effectively on flea beetles. . We live on a farm having 3 dogs, 7 cats, and a pig named Petunia along with 47 goats. No problem, your wish is my command. Thank you so much for all of the suggestions here. Hi Victoria! I am so glad to have found your article. I took almost 30 fleas off my American Toy Eskimo this morning. Thank you!! My pups (7 & 4 lbs) run around through the DE snow. 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. Can you give instructions on how much to feed them (with their food). On a side note I did try Natural Care + , I dont know if it did anything or not but it was natural and I could use it on my pets. The vet had said avoid bathing as it would dry out her skin, but applying DE may as well. Hey I put DE on my cats and dogs directly and I havent seen a flea in 3 days i was wondering how often I needed to apply it to them to keep them completely protected?? Hi, is it okay to just leave the powder in your carpet for a long time? Adult beetles overwinter in the soil, leaf debris, or grassy borders of the garden or field. 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. This product is everything the previous reviewers stated and then some. It is a pleasure, I try my best to answer everyone Good luck! etc., etc., etc. Thanks! I bought a bottle of Diatomaceous earth from green acres market brand is LUMINO does this work for roaches plz help. Hi, Natasha, great article, and kudos for staying on the job. Is this a product that I want to buy to use to kill the fleas in my home? We want to do this as quickly as possible. My friend just sent me this article-my cat is highly allergic to the traditional back of the neck flea products, and I have tried all the herbal remedies (shampoos with cloves, Rosemary, etc), And now my bed is flea-ridden. Also, want to say that Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Formula 101 for Stress And Fatigue in the cats food (1 capsule per day mixed in) every meal for a week has also helped kill off the last of the fleas. Im trying to get a handle on a flea problem that we are having and want to come up with the best plan of attack. Weve recently had some stray cats staying under our shed and have just noted a major infestation around, under, and inside of the shed. I have never used one with that filter but let me put it this way, its basically just dust. I recommend just using a soapy mixture that is specifically made for your hardwood floors, as most cleaning agents will kill fleas on contact. How did it even get up there?! However, dont stress. 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. Safe for Humans & Pets which should arrive in 2 days time. The powder should not be applied directly to pets unless you are specifically instructed to do so by your veterinarian. My recommendation is that you get a monthly spot on treatment for him, this will keep the fleas away and protect him from any further complications. My sister offered her husbands Shop-Vac for me to use which I thought might be a good idea. Its segmented back legs are long, giving it the ability to jump. Yes it will, provided they come into contact with it. 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. I know it might be challenging but if you have to go the natural route, try washing your cat in warm water and dawn dish soap, kills fleas instantly. Hi Gail, honestly, he should be fine, just keep an eye on him and clean it up if he is battling. Read this article and went to home Depot the next day and bought a huge bag. Thanks for your tips, really appreciate yo helping out Sarah! Do you know how this benefits pets or is this not a good idea? Hello again. If my eyes got irritated, so did my animals eyes get irritated. I am pretty sure I used it directly on my cats fur as well as all over the house. Is there a measurement that I should give to my dogs. For laminate or concrete, you can just mop the floor with hot water and dish soap every now and again. I just treated the whole main floor of the house and plan to do the upstairs. would it be advisable to use the product on dogs that have raw skin due to either fleas, mites, dog lice, or sarcoptic mange ? Just make sure its food grade and isnt infused with other stuff and it will be fine. Also I wondered if you could feed it to your pet and yourself to deal with bugs and or worms? Im hoping this will also help with the enormous spider population, lol. I dont really want to bomb our whole house. My husband and I took in a 5 1/2 week old kitten last Saturday and immediately took her for her first vet appointment. I just need to be reassured that it will not do any harm to either us or our furry guys! Take Care and thanks for your help. Love the stuff, its natural and chemical free as long as you get the food grade. Thanks for your kind words and I am glad that you found it the most informative, that was my exact goal while writing it DE and borax (both used for flea control) are both very effective against these pests. Cutting down the trees would be a bit of a shame but it would reduce the flea population so its really up to you. Thank you so much for this site. The next day, tiny fleas are biting the heck out of my feet/ankles. I suggest that you phone them and maybe just ask if it is food grade instead of driving all the way back there. Ive recently experimented with using a power sprayer (think Wagner) for large area coverage in a very short amount of time (in our rental property) and had great success. Hello. It is a pleasure, always happy to help! since I completed putting the DE around the basement with a shaker bottle. I purchased DE that says its 100% DE however I misread the bag; it said safe for food establishments but its not food grade (sob). 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. Diatomaceous earth also known as diatomite works like a natural detoxifying agent within the body, killing parasites and viruses that can contribute to illnesses while also helping to clean the blood. Other stuff I have used with success -our dogs we give them whole lemons to play with & the acid kills the fleas. I didnt have an infestation or anything, not even enough for them to be biting me, please help, knowing theyre still in here is driving me nuts, an just FYI I cant put anything chemical wise on the cats as they are allergic to most anything thats not natural, Thanks. Still have fleas. Ideally DE should not be used directly on your pets. I also have 2 house cats who live with me. They positively love to munch on me(found this out during the last infestation). We dont seem to be having a problem in the house but Im going to pick up some tea lights and make some flea traps to make sure. Hi Barbara! And it is odorless so they dont freak out from a nasty smell. Hi Neal, awesome, thanks for sharing that with the community. Ive heard it can work wonders in this hair? Thank you! Heya! All Rights Reserved 2022. Hi LBear, thanks for your lovely comment and contribution to the community. While it does kill fleas, there are some important things to be aware of before using it. DE is great, let me know how it goes. I like to set an alarm on my phone to remind me to check the garden twice during the day. Hu, some very useful comments on here! Some things i have just thrown out because I cant deal with it all. They had smaller bags of it but I will be puting it in the dogs beds, where the lay in the yard, etc. But we are infested bad and seen 0 response to it Also, salt is really course and over time can damage the fibers in your carpet. I have 5 indoor/outdoor cats and one dog. Thanks! If I take food grade DE internally, will it deter fleas from biting me??? If you do use it this way, Falk recommends reapplying if after it rains or every few days in areas of high humidity. Have a good one! That is a good question hehe, I am actually not sure. If there are fleas on your dog, I suggest a topical spot on treatment. He said he felt nothing while in there and slept good (I still plan on putting DE in his room today). I now find myself unable to sleep, up at 3am, nervous and searching online for answers!! I then used Flea Busters powder although did not finish entire house due to its dustiness. I know that you (or your pets) are not going to eat it but it basically guarantees that its non-toxic in every way. Fantastic, glad that you are taking action based on what you have read in this article. You can usually find it locally otherwise get it online Hope that helps! Diatomaceous Earth Ant and Crawling Insect Killer) but I am not sure. DE is also completely safe for the family so you can use it without worrying, just give it a dust off after about 24 hours. If the electronics are on the ground, yes it might be worth covering them as DE can be quite dusty. It may have been mentioned in previous comments but I dont have the time to read every post so so it is (again possibly). Can I also use baking soda and salt, is that as effective? 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. Also it removes the dusting often created by using it in powder form which is beneficial to allergy/asthma sufferers. My house was infested with fleas. Guess Ill never know! Thanks so much in advance for any advice and for listening! However, there are a few considerations (health, etc.) I was planning on dusting the rug, carpet and concrete then vacuuming up after 24 hours. For those who are having the zombie fleas, using advantage II, comfortis, capstar, etc. The DE stood on our carpets for about 17 hours. Carpet under furniture and very close to baseboards can be left with the dust to keep killing bugs. Hope that helps, let me know if I missed anything , Thanks for your answerI was just wondering if my stray cat that stays in the basement can go down and sleep in the basement with all that DE all over the place?? Hi Kathy, glad you have had success with it. Adults find a healthy host and begin chowing down after a long winters nap. I have been using the chihuahua as the control because he has short white hair and fleas are easy to see on him. Yes, it can be used on couches but it creates quite a bit of a dust cloud so take it easy hehe. 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? Living in Florida, fleas are a huge problem! . 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. Hi Sharon! If you prefer to use DIY products for your four-legged family member, youve probably read about diatomaceous earth for fleas. Hi Susan, I appreciate you helping Candace out and yes, it can work wonders in article! Since I completed putting the DE dust my eyes got irritated, so did my animals get. 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