Hi Izzy! I tried everything, bathe the dogs every other week, I asked about frontline plus, which I was provided with good reviews but I had 9 dogs and that was too expensive for me. I will also check my blog , I just bought food grade fleas r bite my poor pom try boric acid on rugs still here. Its labeled Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for human consumption. As we have both pets and kids in the house, we were looking for something safe but effective, and came across DE in our research. Hi Rachael, if you dont want to use DE, give my DIY flea trap a try, you can make them from home . I recommend giving it a try and reporting back your results, looking forward to hearing from you . I mean, infested! , Hi Lee! Hey Laura! Dont use any essential oils on your cat, it is dangerous for them. You can definitely add stuff like that (it would probably help) but its not absolutely necessary. You can apply it in wet or dry formapplying it in wet form allows it to cling to a surface easier, especially in the wind. Remember to rub it into the carpets, etc. Hi Susan, yes it can be light brown. However, her milk dried up very quickly and she had to be separated from her litter as kittens sadly do not understand that there will be no milk from that source and youre hurting your mum. When using diatomaceous earth for killing fleas in your home, dont put any household fans or anything that creates a draft as it can blow the fine granules all over your home, making it a nightmare to clean. I have inspected my dog and I can only find one flea so far. That sounds like a fairly serious infestation, I honestly recommend that you call an exterminator in to deal with that, its a bit much for a DIY job. Ive left it down for a week at a time before vacuuming and Ive used it on the couches and chairs both under the cushions and on the surface of the cushions. P.s.I havent yet hoovered so the DE is still in the carpets. Repeat for a week and there is no way that any fleas will survive Let me know how it goes, looking forward to hearing from you! I am pretty sure I used it directly on my cats fur as well as all over the house. I really appreciate you taking the time to share that info with the community though, it will definitely be helpful and I am glad you have found relief. I read on one of the comments that you should only do a light dusting and vacuum the next day, then repeat every week for 4 weeks. Regarding applying DE to catsif they are strays that wont let you near to treat them, why not VERY lightly dust their favorite places to take dirt baths and in their favorite sitting/sleeping places with a flea powder or DE? I bought the DE, food grade, sprinkled it all over the room and on the cat. I have DE but is says insect control. I have never used that type of DE but it should be safe, just do some research please. I did not have to change their bedding as often as it helped keep down the smell. Could I do that every morning and expect it to last the whole day? We have a 4 bedroom house with 3 living rooms and its a split level house so 3 sets of stairs and most of our house is carpeted how much DE would you recommend that i buy? You can but its not really the best choice of action, rather use a couple of the other natural flea control methods for your cat. I never was able to recover from my back surgery and Im at my wits end. Hi Sharon, it is not dangerous but if I did recommend that, people might do it too frequently which can leave the skin very dry, itchy and not in good shape. So glad I found you and youre super informative site, Natasha. Natasha,can the DE be used on cloth furniture (sofa etc?). My question, though, and forgive me for sounding rotten, but after applying the advantage, could i let my cats roam through the open portion of the basement to potentially bring the fleas TO them and let them die that way before dusting the rest of the basement? Thanks for helping out Michelle, really appreciate it. Can you use it on sofas and ceramic tile , in other words all other surfaces? Now, Im interested in using Borax. Hi Natasha! Hi Joe, I have not but if it is 100% food grade DE, use it. Food grade means that its 100% safe, even for eating. Most of the time when someone does not get results from DE, it is because they did not apply it properly or they failed to use additional flea control measures such as daily vacuuming. I am vacuuming daily and re-sprayed the house today (7 days later). Our content and products are for informational purposes only. OR can you safely use both without one canceling the other out? Hey Victoria! It worked well on the housecats. Hi Charlene, it will still be effective. Older transplants may resist pest pressure and recover more quickly if they suffer damage. They sell it at farm supply stores for horses, cattle etc. Lastly, I also recommend that you put down a few DIY flea traps at night, I have an article on how to make them super cheaply on this blog. Yeah ideally you should use a shop vac or something with just a regular bag (nothing fancy). I said that because I have heard that sucking up the powder can damage a Dyson. Thank you for this info. My husband is bringing home the advantage today and i started laying DE in the closed off portion of the basement. Hi Jessie! Hi, I was wondering if DE loses effectiveness after sitting, for like a week inside? HI Natasha! Hi Natasha, I used borax all over my wood floors and carpet 2 days ago, vacuumed it up after 12 hours. Hi Helen, I recommend that you use a spot on treatment on both animals, unless you are able to wash them in warm water and dawn soap (works really well). We have tried borax, chemical sprays, dawn dish soap .. you name it we have tried it. It shows photos of animals and says it is safe to use in a chicken coop. Attracts and Kills - Made from diatomaceous earth and selected baits, this powder causes insects to dehydrate and die within 48 hours after contact. Ive washed his bedding and will apply DE to our one piece of carpet in the house. You can always put them on it, see if it affects them and then make a decision. First the update, the carpets and furniture have been steamed cleaned, exterminator has been out to spray inside, I vacuumed like crazy then applied my first round of DE to the carpet and left for 2.5 days (killed the vacuum during DE removal, RIP Hoover). Entomopathogenic nematodes are small soil-dwelling worms that can effectively kill the larval flea beetle. How long should I leave it on them before I bath them or just leave it on them. The DE particles stick to the lipids on the epicuticle (protective layer), which disrupt the lipid barrier, allowing water to exit the insect., But most pet experts are not optimistic about the use of diatomaceous earth for flea control. So Im trying the DE approach. I suggest that you phone them and maybe just ask if it is food grade instead of driving all the way back there. I need some help, this is consuming me. Hey there.. so excited to finally try DE. And theyre all indoor cats! I have limited income so I have had to do this in stages. That day after we realized we had a problem, we had pest control come in to spray my room, bed, carpet, living room couches, baseboards and everything in my sisters room. Today we did the living room because I only spread salt in there. Since I usually recommend applying the DE a couple times in heavily infested areas (vacuuming it up each time after about a day), you will probably need about 10kgs. Thanks for the great tip, much appreciated! Here is everything you need to know about using diatomaceous earth for fleas so that you can make an informed decision about whether it is the right choice for your home and pets. Will this product work as well. Yes, it takes a while for the flea dirts to go. Your comment will also help the community, so I appreciate it. Will the DE kill the Nematodes? Hi Peggy! Make the bed with the newly-washed bedding and you should be OK. Be sure to vacuum the room daily while waiting for all the fleas to be killed. The DE I purchased was food grade from a health store but I am not sure of the DE% in the mix as it came in a plastic bag without info. Thank you so much! Hi Sue, yes that should be fine. Its not dangerous but it might make her a bit wheezy so rather keep her away from it until its cleaned up. Its wonderful to use with chickens. Hi Cathy, you can put it in a plastic container and after punching small holes in the lid, use it like a salt shaker to spread the DE evenly. The walls of our basement are whitewashed with lime, but getting bad since my Dad got sick and passed away 12 years ago. Transplanting seedlings that are mature and large is another excellent way to combat flea beetles. Hi Diane! My parents brought home a puppy and the poor thing is infested with fleas. Cheers! However, do note that living mulches will compete with the main crop for water and nutrients. Is this a product that I want to buy to use to kill the fleas in my home? Once, I had found their dropping on my mattress, I striped the bed, bagged up all clothing/anything on the carpet. Hi! I still keep the traps going even though I do not have anymore fleas in my home. Is this safe to use? Hi Natasha. I just need to be reassured that it will not do any harm to either us or our furry guys! Thats why the fleas have been avoiding me! You can use this on plants and the ground and it is suggested that it be applied in the morning hours. It doesnt say anything in the directions about cleaning pools but it doesnt say anything about it being a food grade. Is there anything to worry about? Shopping around, I have discovered DE food grade can have different colors, from medium gray to white. Hi Aileen, probably just a couple to be honest. You should be able to order DE from your local Home Hardware or a farm store or feed store in Canada. Since flea eggs hatch after about a week of being laid by female fleas (in most scenarios), its recommended that you repeat this process once a week for a total of 3-4 weeks. Before I read this I had the house sprayed and bombed yesterday by an exterminator. Hi Cate, DE wont kill the eggs but yes, you can definitely do that , Hi! Hi Amy! 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