Electlady Hi just wanted to comment and say that I have 2 Boston Terriers . 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. Plus theyve got them pretty bad, so I figured I lay have to retreat them multiple tubes to get rid of them. I have been using apple cider vinegar to get rid of fleas on my dog and cats but I have noticed that my dog has got fleas again he still has apple cider in his food and water every day it did work at first and can I use diatomaceous earth with Apple cider vinegar and other natural herbs and oils on my dog and cats. Great for hair breakage and thinning hair!! Join the fastest-growing email membership in pet care. Additionally, because diatomaceous earth is abrasive, it can also be extremely irritating to the eyes, she adds. Good luck! I have a small apartment with no doors inside besides the bathroom so it is difficult to put the cats somewhere specific. No it will not deter them, sorry . and when I put it all around house, when do you vacuum it up? box of food grade of DE 3 days ago I applied it as directed topically to our 4 dogs and my ferret with little to no affect at all it seems to not work , how many applications are you supposed to do and how long does it take to kill fleas ? All I can say is thank you thank you thank you. I still can not get them out of my bathroom!!! I have used the DE in my house and I have all wood flooring. Just unsure how to clean up the basement since the floors, walls, and areas covered with DE are all different in texture & make. Good luck! I recommend you try this process again, it definitely works. I would just wipe the laminate with warm soapy water and then use DE on your carpets. Sorry for the late response, I can definitely make some suggestions! 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. The algae tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms have skeletons made of silica or silicon dioxide. Our cat sitter recommended diatemeous earth. So far I am very impressed. I washed floors with apple cider vinegar deleted ,flea traps with dawn dish soap and water.vacumed floors ,even salt ,and borax, in areas where they hide.we have 3 cats.2 female 1 male .we keep 2 upstairs the male on main floor.we also have tried the boiled lemons.and put in spray bottle .so now I have just purchased a bag of diatomaceous earth food grade and going to try it soon ,by the way the best place to find it is a hydroponic store.the guy said to wear a mask when you use it .i will keep you updated on my results. Absolutely, unless you have very small kittens (even this shouldnt be a major problem), its completely safe for your family and pets. I live in a rural area next to a creek so there is lots of brush and wooded area. Im off to try and find your article about flea solutions for cats! I just want to confirm before I move forward, and would love an email!! Its safe to do so but it can dry your pets skin, thats why I dont recommend it. Because the particles are so small . It depends on if there is an ongoing flea problem in that area. That will accelerate the process. The Revolution did not work on Boo. Would it be best to spread it and leave for hours before returning for best results in those areas? Let me know how it goes! wherever she lays. The DE is still a powder so its not gotten wet. Because flea beetles identify their target by smell and visual cues, employing ways to inhibit their capacity to distinguish the host will help protect your main crop. 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. Wonderful! Have to check out. I posted a query on facebook asking friends how to get rid of fleas without dangerous chemicals and a couple people directed me to this site or told me about food grade DE. But how shouldnt apply it then on the headboard since its an upholstered one? And would I have to wash down everything else that I covered?? Thank you! Why not use the Frontline all the time? Thank you! 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. I also put down salt hoping they would eat it and dehydrate too. I dont recommend dusting him with DE too often as it can dehydrate him slightly (in some cases). AWESOME! Beejorn from Home Depot. Hi there, my 6 month old kitty got out a bout a month ago and weve noticed a few weeks ago that she broughtback fleas and now my 3 cats are infested, ive done alot of reasearch and my plan is to use dawn to bathe them should i sprinkle some de on them afterwards? Hi Amy! My oldest looks like he hashas chicken pox cuz they love him so much. Or is there something else I can do for the laminate floors? I continued to vacuum and spray the carpets with hot shot spray, this unfortunately doesnt contain an igr. Wow that sounds legit. Hi Momo! Can I apply Nematodes for the bad guys underground, then apply DE to get the above ground? I live in Mexico on the border with San Diego so I went up there to get it and started treating the house and continued with frontline for another 3 months. Hey Ami! It contains food-grade DE, but it also has other active ingredients (read: chemicals) in it to kill faster. Traps act like low-tech security cameras! Predator Nematodes can be especially effective when applied during moist periods, when Fleas are most active. I have used advantage 2 on my cat for fleas she will not allow me to comb her at all I can however brush her to try and remove eggs. I sprayed, threw away and old chair that likely could harbor issues (cats favorite place) and my older son and I put DE all around the edges and covered the couch inside and out with DE (light coating). No it wont negatively affect its ability to kill those fleas. 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. 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I vaccuumed all upholstered surfaces and carpets (including beds and boxsprings) then sprinkled the DE.left for 6 hrs on the mattress & boxsprings, overnight on carpets and sofa & loveseat. 2 questions: 1. is there any value in adding DE to my dogs food? 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. Hi Terrie, not sure if Helen will reply so here goes. Once these hard shells are torn apart, these parasites become vulnerable and will die very quickly. For example, they took 50 (Fifty) 6 to 9 month old cats, infected them with heartworms and fleas, applied the product, and then they kill all 50 of these young, innocent beings to do their autopsy for the FDA test results. Hello, Im caring for a small group of feral cats on my property. But Im not sure. Hello! Im giving the DE a try. I would personally recommend doing them all at once, that way there is no chance of them escaping into either area. Our basement is made of slate floors. You can find DE at hardware stores. Im ready to give this a try, do I have to leave with my pups (they are 15 and 18 lbs) or can I put the DE down and we stay home???? I also spread it all over floors and carpet. Aside from possible respiratory risks, I could see it as being a hazard to the gastrointestinal tract, explains Dr. Susan Jeffrey, a veterinarian at Truesdell Animal Care Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. 2. How long will it take to start killing them on my cats. So Id immediately shove them in the washing machine, then take a good shower and fortunately never infested the whole house. You are and it sounds like you are doing a good job, well played! I also have been giving my cat 1 1/2 tsp DE to help in case he gets any worms. Hi Theresa! Thanks for your kind words. My vet suggested Diatomaceous Earth food grade. Im reading articles here that right now dont apply to any current situation I have, but I just love these kinds of articlesyou never know when youll need them! Nematodes need to be applied when the soil is about 60-65 degrees, so get busy as soon as the weather allows. Glad I found this site. No it wont help the fleas on your pet, need to get a spot on or something like that. BTW, I have ordered it on Amazon both times I have needed it. I cant sleep at night, constantly getting up with a flashlight to see if I see whatever I feel is crawing on me. Why does this matter? I finally doused all 2800 sq ft in food grade DE! After doing a little research (havnt seen that in my country), it seems that you may have purchased feed grade variant of DE. Use a spot on treatment like Frontline on your pets and let me know how the DE application goes. Hopefully, this will work. Ive purchased food grade 100% DE online and it came with a brochure with basic DE info as well as Guidelines for Adding Food Grade DE to Animal Feed. Hi Joe, I have not but if it is 100% food grade DE, use it. That combination should sort you out quickly. I like that the pure stuff is white. Would it be better to do one level at a time to try to chase them all to the basement or just do both at once? I also know I should treat all upholstered furniture.what about clothing, stuffed animals, etc? I will eradicate them but for those of you fighting these DE is an amazing product and I WILL win this fight. Veterinarians recommend against applying diatomaceous earth directly onto pets. Food Grade. These fleas seem hardier than in other years when weve had a problem. Does all the DE have to be cleaned up? I suggest you use DE in your home, not for direct application to your dog. Sincerely Desperate. OH! It can have a drying effect. We have a large non carpeted sun room where I can sequester the rabbit and keep him there with a childs gate. Keep it up! Appreciate your lovely comment and your kind words. how would I use? One place on the island I found. Hi Natasha! Though estimates vary widely, scientists believe there may be as many as two million species of diatoms inhabiting lakes, oceans, ponds, and most other aquatic environments. The dog is much more comfortable. Ive dusted my entire house with food grade DE (may have used a bit much, lol) and plan to leave it over the weekend. I have a indoor cat who has made herself comfortable outside lately, what a bad idea on my part. For those who are having the zombie fleas, using advantage II, comfortis, capstar, etc. The are biting my legs at night and I can take my smaller kitty, turn her over and pop fleas, so I tried a Zodiac house flea bombs (we had to stay out of the house for 4 hours and do massive clean up afterwards) . It doesnt but will instantly kill them if they hatch and the food grade one is perfectly safe. So a flea control product that kills fleas quickly, reducing the number of flea bites and therefore reducing exposure to flea saliva, is paramount to their health and well-being, she adds. I have an article on this blog about them, but will email you a link for your convenience. Hope that helps! Half my furniture was trashed 70 % clothing thrown out. I think I might have used a bit to much DE on my carpet, but I can live with that. Bathe her once per week lately, never find fleas on her. . I have a stray cat that I took in last November 23rd of 2015. If the fleas really are in these areas, they will die. Very important when handling this product that you wear gloves and a face mask at all times and be sure to apply on a still morning with no wind and when you arent expecting rain or irrigation to be an issue. Unless its because we have had a very warm year, then it suddenly got cold. Ive been told not to hoover for 3 weeks following the K-Othrine treatment and its been one week so far. Hi Diana! Just bought a house from people who were obviously oblivious to the fact they were harboring millions of vampiric nasty bugs! They love it. I have lived here for 5 years and this is the second time I have seen them in this apartment. Can you give us some suggestions? I was pretty heavy handed in some spots and while sweeping it caused a dust bowl. Even then, they can be bothers. Hey Judith! Good luck! The next day, tiny fleas are biting the heck out of my feet/ankles. Will try tractor supply or home depot. I wont be able to handle months of this, my stress will likely kill me and I cant afford costly options. So if you could help me with this I would so appreciate it. Thanks for sharing your experience and keep up the good work, it is very admirable . Im going to order it asap as the poor gals are miserable. Apologies for the lengthy post but this has been a nightmare. Would it be a bad idea to use the Safer Brand DE on my lawns and fence line? I recommend it is used for the home and sleeping areas. My house was infested with fleas. Was that a terrible mistake? Hi Calmtmpr! Will it work on an upholstered bed or should I get rid of it? These are razor sharp and while they are too small to even have a small effect on humans, they are deadly to pests. Im wondering if a mixture of both DE and Boric acid would be more effective than just using one or the other. @Bonnie, the itching and scratching will usually last awhile, especially if they were infested pretty bad. Hi Terri, she didnt but DE does work. Triple Threat Nematode Bundle via Arbico Organics. No one has seen a flea or felt one till after I started treatment and they are only seeing baby ones. It goes a long way to keep fleas off cats. I want them all to die now. DE is not for direct pet application, its pretty much only for your carpets, etc. But it doesnt say any percentages of whats in it. Hey Anne! Hi there, I just purchased the diatomaceous earth and wondered if I should get my dog a bath and flea dip before or after the process on the carpet. I have a 9 month old daughter and I saw one on her neck! Just be forewarned that there is one major drawback: diatomaceous earth only works when dry, so you have to reapply it whenever it rains. Yes you can, its completely harmless (just a bit dusty thats all hehe). Hey Cheryl! I went through the entire house and put salt all over the carpet and furniture (real fine almost powdered). I am actually rubbing DE into all of my clothing which works for about half a day, then I can feel them crawling in my clothes. You can purchase this kit in various sizes for coverage ranging from 1,600 sq. Hi Sarah! I have three cats, one doesnt have fleas really but the other twoboy do they have fleas. You can purchase diatomaceous earth in a variety of forms (remember we mentioned it has a large variety of applications) and one such use is for cleaning pools. Hi Natasha, I was just curious I was looking to use DE on my carpets and rugs upstairs where my cat was until i found fleas. Leave it down for a couple days before removing it , Ok Im confused. Hi Sharlon! So far, after finding fleas on our indoor only cats and throughout our house I instantly bought and used Capstar (which is an amazing pill that instantly kills adult fleas on pets), Frontline, Borax which I used to dust the entire house, some spray to use in harder to reach places, washed all laundry, blankets, bed sheets and anything washable that has touched the floor. No problem with breathing. is it safe to sleep in that room ? I still have to do my room beyond what was done in the doorway but that may be tomorrow. It was like $10 and worth every cent. 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