You can look up what foods/plants are hazardous for dogs to get a complete list. Hello! You can do it whenever you want to treat the area, there isnt really a limit per say. One place on the island I found. Hope that helps! I plan to vacuum In 3 days and do it again and then bomb my house one last time before winter. Hey Adrienne! Fleas have to come into contact with the DE to die so a repeat application will just ensure that it works 100%. Fantastic, looking forward to it. Need some additional reassurance? As I said, I don;t have pets so this is new to me. I tried Hartz flea spray and while I think it lessened the issue it didnt really fix it. We treat regular inside & out & our indoor cat sometimes I think they are gone but then traps filled in the am.HELP Please!!! You can leave the DE down as long as you like to be honest, as long as there is no moisture or humidity which can reduce its effectiveness. I read in a comment that it will dry out dogs skin. Hi Wendy! Please share my blog with your friends on Facebook . We have one large dog and the fleas have gotten extremely bad to the point he has missing patches of fur, and they are on his face and biting the insides of his ears. Fleas like a certain amount of heat. Its I guess what farmers use for their animals food. I plan on doing this each day for probably a month seeing as how a flea can lay 40 eggs in a day. I purchased DE yesterday, and in a hurry to slove the problem, POURED the DE powder everywhere; baseboards, carpets, couches, etc. They do scratch a bit and I still see some flea dirt on the bed but that is lessening too. DE can also absorb moisture from your eyes, so dont hesitate to rinse them from time to time. She loves it! He sits in the wash basin, and when he gets out, leaves lots of flea poo/blood behind. The little girl will allow me to groom her, but he runs when he sees the comb & brush, and he is being eaten alive. Leave the area. I dont have any pets and dont have a garden. Trying to locate the right one. There are two main types of diatomaceous earth, categorized by their levels of crystalline silica: The food grade variety, labeled Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for human consumption, contains between 0.5 and two percent crystalline silica. If they are in the garden (which is possible), it is usually a good idea to get a professional to treat that. After digging around even further, it seems that it can even also be consumed in small quantities to deal with various ailments! They work for up to 8 months. Treated him and the other two cats with Advantage and hundreds fell off. Alexis once managed a sizable CSA operation in Valley Center, Kansas, and her specialization is in growing high quality organic vegetables. Just wanted to say thanks for the article. They should beware of any product that says that it should be applied directly to the pet.. Hi Betty, thanks for sharing your story and for the kind words, I really appreciate it . or anywhere else, so questions are how bad is the infestation and what do I need to do to get rid of them for good? Hey Cheryl! COPYRIGHT 2023 ASK THE EXPERTS LLC. Im unaware of any spot-on product killing intestinal parasites (tapeworms, etc). Also will it harm bees? I must have zombie fleas because nothing seems to work. You can repeat application every couple days (the stuff is very cheap) and vacuum it up each time after waiting a couple hours. I live on a farm, so its ok that the music is blasting. Its supposed to be completely safe for people and pet use. We have been trapped in the upper floors of our home due to these pest and we are now on our first floor flea free and working on the family room which is the final level. As for your yard, you can use DE if its very dry but keep in mind that water will significantly reduce its effectiveness. Dont understand food grade part of it. What are the herbs and oils that you use? I usually use DE in the home (carpets, etc. There is only 1 place that sells 300g Bug Killer Dusts which contains food grade DE. Check the cords for eggs as well. And who doesnt like a good head start? Then for the two that were worst I touched the tip of my finger to the DE so it was very lightly dusted and rubbed behind their ears, on top of their heads, and on their chins where the comb doesnt reach well. DE will kill ALL bugs, bees included. On a Friday we bombed with hot shot foggers with nylar an igr, throughout our trailer. Hello Natasha, i think that I understand the concepts, but I have 2 cats that wander everywhere in house, including on counters, tables, our beds, couches, every room! The strange thing is the bigger cat has stiff type fur, so I cant pop them like I do on the little cat BUT what I am finding now is black dots of ? would it be advisable to use the product on dogs that have raw skin due to either fleas, mites, dog lice, or sarcoptic mange ? Is this a good sign that the process is working? I did 3 of them in my house and no change. How long will it take for the nematodes to kill the ants. Unless its VERY humid, the DE should be fine. Dont be fooled. Add2 tbl spoons skin so soft oil, 1tbl ACV vinegar, 3 drops each lavender and clove essential oil to a container with lid that will allow you to store the paper towel stack flat. Its a pleasure! Hi Christine! I have been dusting my cat so that when he lays down, it might deter fleas. Ive tried diatomaceous earth to tackle my flea problem before and had great results, but I wound up with a cloud of dust over everything. Naturally Im extremely paranoid and am doing all I can to kill them. I do not use it on wood floors but use a damp floor mop with liquid that has some white vinegar. Just tonight I found one just chilling on my chest. What are your thoughts on that? Its pretty bad to say the least. Fortunately they dont seem to bother my kids or husband, but I probably got 15 bites in an hour and caught about 10 of those and executed them. Hi Terry, humid environments are not ideal but honestly, it will probably still work. Boo just wants to go down the basement again to eat and sleep, and I need to get this DE mess cleaned all up, and make sure the fleas DONT COME BACK!!! But is gold dust to me. since I completed putting the DE around the basement with a shaker bottle. Here is some helpful information on how to use Diatomaceous Earth,. BUT, the fleas were a nightmare. He is now flea free. So, how did you avoid this nightmare using your broom as you instructed??? Is that t safe to use DE in the yard if we have sprayed with nematodes or will DE kill them? They hate having it put on them. Lastly, dont use it on your pets. I used DE a few years ago, very successfully, to get rid of fleas in my apartment and treat my cats. Just an fyi for anyone looking for this stuff, I just bought a 20 lb bag of it from tractor supply company for $9. Do I need a special comb? Be careful of diatomaceous earth products that mention its concentration is less than 90%. Hi, thanks for this informative article. Hope that helps! Given the circumstances with the pets skin, I dont feel comfortable recommending any product, your best bet will be to take it to the vet. Boom! Front Line) with a house based flea solution (such as DE) for maximum results. How would you suggest I use it on them? 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. I was pounced on by many fleas while on the deck for just a couple minutes. We had tried everything besides this and I hated using the harsh chemicals to no avail. Yes, use warm water and dawn soap, kills the fleas instantly. I ordered 10 LBS and need to do 4 rooms and a hallway, do you think that is a good amount? Begin to educate yourself on the benefits of Organic Gardening and you will soon find that the reward is great, not only for body, but for mind as well. I have a relative that came to visit, who has a KNOWN flea infestation. And, when you say that essential oils may harm the liver, is this from ingesting the oil by licking it off or by smell alone? My kitty is finally scratch free and part of the family again she has been missed. Why above did you say, IF you are using a Dyson, be careful? We are expecting a baby in a few weeks. Will definitely do as you suggest. So, my hats off to you! Do I need to reapply the DE after the gardener is done? Thanks. If you have any concerns, let me know and I will assist you personally . I have a screened porch I havent allowed my cats to hang out on because of fleas, and Im wondering if its safe to let them out for a while in the winter. Thanks for sharing! But should I try DE instead or move onto something stronger? I have never used one with that filter but let me put it this way, its basically just dust. Put it under their sheets (vacuum it up after a couple days though and dont use too much) and put it liberally anywhere else, you dont need to worry because food grade DE is completely safe. I took almost 30 fleas off my American Toy Eskimo this morning. My yard is too large to consider treating, so I want to treat my dog. Food-grade DE is typically used to sprinkle on vegetable and fruit gardens to help prevent insects from infesting crops. ft. up to 10 acres. Natasha, Your site is very helpful and gets right to the point. we never had a problem until this year. I really want to know if it is safe to feed my dogs the diatomaceous. Just found your article. You can find DE at hardware stores. Using DE heavily while the pets have been away. It arrived this afternoon and my husband has already scattered quite a bit of it around. Yeah ideally you should use a shop vac or something with just a regular bag (nothing fancy). She is a little lap dog and we miss our hugs. My oldest looks like he hashas chicken pox cuz they love him so much. Hi Nancy! A few days after this cleaning mission, my sisters paranoia continued and spiraled into her doing more research and came across DE. Incorrect application makes a mess that is difficult to clean up. 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