Good luck! Ive been using DE for a couple weeks now, and although it has lessened the amount of fleas, my 2 cats and dog are still biting and scratching at themselves, and I am, too. Hi, Why do you advise not rubbing DE on pets directly? & I thought Id do the Borax treatment to prevent the return instead of retreating w/DE 3-4 times? You can apply it, leave it for a couple days and after vacuuming it up, repeat (if you still find fleas). I was wondering if this was the same as in your article because the stuff I have is a brown color. obviousloy you can not put it on the walls, would it still suck the moisture out, without being applied directly on the canvas? Let me know if you come right, if not, I will help you further. I always advised against using water but doing that and then letting it dry, such a good idea. And I'll be back with a blog post then, too! Been going to them for years for both my cats and reptiles. I have 3 dogs, 4 indoor/outdoor cats and 1 (sometimes 2) outdoor cats, plus the occasional opossum visitor and the odd stray or wandering feline. Is there anything else we can do? Hi Kerry, yeah that should be fine. Hi Ive been battling fleas for two months. Ugh! 100 of my favorite recipes! (We live in an old coal mining area I am assuming the floors are slate). Thank you for all the great information and hard work you have on this site. Yesterday at drop-off her Amelia's friend said to me, "Bye! This is just some fluff for No-Angst November. The next day, tiny fleas are biting the heck out of my feet/ankles. Italy. Hey Sharon! Do you wait 12 hours and vacuum or some articles state 3 days. Thank sfor helping Sharon, really appreciate it. This product is everything the previous reviewers stated and then some. I will be spending a whole day doing all this and giving 12 cats baths. I thought I'd know everything by now, heh. We thought they were getting better.. at first we were not getting bit and now I am getting bit all over (although no one else is.. so weird) I have seen little baby ones crawling on my dog but only a few here and there.. The DE will kill fleas but will not kill their eggs, unless the larvae emerges while the DE is still down. The cats bring in the fleas. I plan spreading the food grade DE on the carpeting in the rest of the house, let it sit for 24 hours then vacuum, then re apply. Well although these will probably kill fleas faster, they are usually not safe for your animals as they often contain other toxic elements such as flea insecticide. Thanks for sharing, I actually have an article on a trap like that, it is filed under my fleas category at the top. My poor cat is losing her fur because of these damn fleas. (1 part DE mixed with 2 parts water), to spray a fine mist onto the carpets and soft furnishings as well as under furniture. If you want to learn more, check out my article on the topic under the fleas category (top menu). Me: "Oh sweetheart! Rather just wash him in dawn soap and warm water and reserve the DE for the floors. Advice? Hi Carol, do you have pets? It was like $10 and worth every cent. Thank you for the info. Does all the DE have to be cleaned up? I saw something on here about DE. But that's how it went. I vacuum every four or 5 days and then re-lay the DE.I clean bedding areas periodically with vinegar and water. However, if you start seeing live fleas, please let me know as soon as possible and we can measure up some options. After digging around even further, it seems that it can even also be consumed in small quantities to deal with various ailments! Hi LBear, thanks for your lovely comment and contribution to the community. Hi Jen! Was a mission to find this product, but we were able to purchase it at Lowes. Apparently it will pass through digestive system and can destroy parasites (like worms). Gotta figure out what to do for the animals though. I happen to have a plum tree out front with very straight twigs on it, so I cut some of those perfectly to size (keep the top one a bit longer) and hot-glued them to the cardstock just on the verrrry edges of the cardstock. But I mean, I have an entrepreneurial spirit and have been selling stuff I make [or design] since I was thirteen years old, so I should never say never.). It looks so tasty! Thanks. If the infestation is bad, it is safe to use the Cheristin and have the collar one. I have used a spot treatment for both of the cats I rescued from the shelter, but found theyre still scratching and Im seeing fleas. Some things i have just thrown out because I cant deal with it all. Is it safe to put DE on my mattress and sheets and sleep with it on there? If you need any further help, let me know! I absolutely love it. Hi Julie! Oh, my heart. wherever she lays. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Ive been giving it to her for a couple weeks in her food, and I had seen no signs of worms anymore. Will Pinks hair be pink or some other color when she sings the national anthem? Works great! Would it be ok to simply distribute the DE around the whole house and leave it on for at least a week before vacuuming to be sure we get both the adult fleas and their eggs? He sits in the wash basin, and when he gets out, leaves lots of flea poo/blood behind. Thanks for sharing your experiences with borax and DE, its much appreciated. Just keep an eye on it, remember its done at your own risk hehe. I did purchase it (the food grade DE), and covered our entire basement (except for a large workbench where my Dads old tools are & another table that has garden equipment, light bulbs, and do-dads on it , & of course our boxed artificial Christmas tree I did not put any DE on that). Hi Julie, thanks for your wonderful comment, I really appreciate the time it took to write it up. I bough the Safer Brand from Home Depot. I suggest you try using my DIY flea traps first. Just one suggestion though, if you are going to use it on your bed, place it under the sheet as it can make some people cough a bit if it puffs into the air. Do you think that keeping the rabbit off the carpeting being treated will make it safe for him? I'm not really into Halloween. I really like them! Basically you will need to dust a fine layer around your home. I decided to get the pure stuff and use the red lakes stuff for outside pests. We will discuss specifics on this a little later but be assured, its definitely not going to cost much! It is a pleasure, I try my best to answer everyone Good luck! Can I combine salt with DE for a stronger effect? Hey Niecy! My vet has me using the DE alone. That will be fine, hope it works out for you! I am also a little unsure honestly but since it says food grade (which means its completely safe), it should be fine. Overall more upscale than most pizzerias around here. 2 were in my hair, 2 were in my bed (and both bed fleas were spotted yesterday and today). Could you tell me if I need another type? Yesterday, after the nose-scraping wipe-out, her first after-school class at new ballet school across town (our [mellow] old nearby one has permanently closed): It did not go well. These are razor sharp and while they are too small to even have a small effect on humans, they are deadly to pests. Luckily my cat is on advange and has been before we moved into our new house. Hi Claudia! Would this work for ticks? They do scratch a bit and I still see some flea dirt on the bed but that is lessening too. I became a host, now my battle is ongoing. Also she jumped into the tub this morning and it was also covered with black dots of stuff. Im finding no trace of fleas or flea dirt on the dog (1 week flea free). I am leaving the DE in til I get all the rooms including mine. Just Bought DE with a duster and gave the house a thorough puffing. After using the DE I have found that it is effective from the first application. My backyard nearly looks like it has snowed (I live in Florida and its September!). I applied it when the dog and baby werent home. I have a 9 month old daughter and I saw one on her neck! I immediately gave him a bath with dawn and rinsed him down with vinegar and water and then dried him. As for keeping them away, if you have succeeded in killing the current infestation, and you dont bring anymore into your home, you shouldnt have a problem again. I can't be left alone with a warm cinnamon roll or chocolate chip cookie. BTW, I have ordered it on Amazon both times I have needed it. Stede Bonnet has left his family business to open an animal rescue clinic. This will prevent a repeat infestation after you get rid of the adult fleas. So I cut two pieces of 1/4"-thick foam core that were 4" x 8" and wrapped my stitched fabrics around them. I will definitely add that to the main article so that others can benefit from your suggestion. 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). 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. The little buggers were in her bedding! Break yarn and thread through remaining sts. Carpet, bedding, dogs. 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? I plan on putting both of them down, and also getting some flea traps with the lights in them, and putting them on timers for the night. (Here is the pattern he used.) So I guess I should've seen it coming. How did it even get up there?! Article is on this blog. You can also try using a flea bomb, I have an article that outlines the exact steps and I encourage you to check it out. I was concerned about your freely shaking it while walking around as before I used it I did a lot of research and found that the silica can be harmful If breathed in as it may be minute but each minuscule portion is very sharp although we cant see it with the naked eye, I bought a double layered cloth mask from Amazon that just slips over my nose and mouth and has a stretchy band that goes over each ear. Thank you so much. I just sprinkled a lot of DE around my house. overkill? Thank you so much for keeping up with this article of yours!! In my design, NUTCRACKER SWEET, Clara wakes from her snowy, sweet dream under the giant tree. Hope that helps. Hi Gail, sorry for the late response. Hi Abigail! I think it also may be that the weather here in PA is cooling, but still humid and i have recently turned the AC off. I love that I can do this at home in my office with my TV on during the day while I paint and I don't have to go anywhere to do it, too (like I did with pottery). Hi guys, Ive recently had my small 2 bed flat sprayed with K-Othrine to kill fleas I inherited from an abandoned cat I took in for a week before I found him another home. I would like to know how to apply it to the pets skin fleas are not a problem in my carpet anylonger since I have removed them all from my home.I do have an old pet who has such a terrible time with her skin this time of year she is red and hot and smells horrible my heart aches for her I have tried everything and thought maybe this would help if I fed it to her and maybe put it on her coat. Hi Kathy, it probably will be fine, just keep an eye on him. How badly will it affect the DE efficiency? Took her to the vet only to find out she had fleas. I have a 5 moth old infant and was wondering if it is safe to use DE. Hi Karen! Also, not all budnt pans are created equal. Could you please go over the instructions for using it again? Hot Wings anyone? Its a pleasure. Hi! But, I think I finally got the problem under control. I drink a teaspoon every morning and every night. I hope that you share your new found knowledge with your friends and family so that they can also have a fantastic method for getting rid of fleas . I am freaked out by all of this. Hi Maria! The class was also very crowded (not great), and after it she came flying out the door, red-faced and streaming tears, throwing herself into my arms and saying that her shoes were too small, and she had a giant hole in her tights, and she "didn't know anything." Ive purchased an expensive steamer to steam clean my beds and hardwood floors but Im still seeing them periodically jumping on my clothing. Would rather use frozen bread dough instead of biscuits. Flea comb picks up nothing except maybe eggs? I'm Christy Denney, and I eat everything. It seems that you used way to much of the stuff, just a fine coat (almost as you would salt your food) on the carpets, etc. Maybe use a spot on for your cat every month or two . Just found carpet beetle larvae in my home!! (Written by Amelia [though we all contributed our favorite memories] in the guest book on the morning of our departure from the river house; edited for spelling :). Then, you just whack them in the oven and let them bake. The answer, which I think a couple of people got. I have never used that type of DE but it should be safe, just do some research please. The package also states Food Chemical Codex Grade. But darn it, it was worth it. Amelia is excited, her teacher is lovely, the kids are wonderful. We will have to do that more often now that I have the web site set up for sales. I live in an apartment complex and there is grass, but I am not sure about where my outdoor indoor cat is picking up the fleas. However, if you do it infrequently, feel free to do it. And I mean, they do show you how to paint a flower. Speak soon , Heya Katie, it is a pleasure! I found it reasonably priced at a feed store. So far there have only been 2 or 3 in each dish for the 24 hour period. Thank you for all the information and reply. Hi Terri, thanks for your wonderful feedback, I really appreciate it. Just unsure how to clean up the basement since the floors, walls, and areas covered with DE are all different in texture & make. Very itchy buggers on people and pets driving us all nuts, so I tried DE on my itchy self and it worked immediately! Anyway, speaking of knitting, I knit the little mittens for Amelia from this pattern and embroidered them with Appleton's crewel wool, loosely following the suggested pattern (but not using stabilizer because I couldn't find mine). Before they came I was excited and I went ahead and designed these based on the reported frame opening. How would you suggest resolving this situation before it escalates further? Hi Julie, thanks for the fantastic tips, I really appreciate you sharing those gems with us! Hello there! It's so much fun. Hey Hope, thanks for your detailed comment, really helps me understand what needs to be done While I dont live in Canada, I have done a little research and I recommend you try Terra Greenhouses or Herbies, not too sure if they are near you. Hi. I have also designed this sweet little treat, called Birthday Girl. Hope that helps! It sounds like you used to much hehe, sorry about that. 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. Heya! Also: I'm just so curious: What are your memories like this, that you find yourself returning to? However, dont stress. I made it for Amelia's upcoming birthday because this girl just loves her candy, and her cute little things, and balloons, and everything sweet. just wondering where should i apply it ? Then after vacuuming, repeat the process to ensure that they are all dead. If you leave the DE down for a couple days and brush it in, yes, it will kill everything. 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. How long should this process take? Hey Vicki! 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 ? 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). We learned there that she had a flea problem, and quite a few for such a little thing. Have killed the foxes off, now dealing with the flea infestation. Hi Bob! its certainly better than before ! Okay to go ahead and use my normal liquid cleaner after vacuuming the hardwood?? DESENVOLVIDO POR OZAICOM, Contato You can substitute this homemade ranch seasoning for the packs listed below in the recipe. Its safe to do so but it can dry your pets skin, thats why I dont recommend it. Sorry for the late response. I didn't understand anything!" 4) For the poster who has bees in her wall: If you can locate a beekeeper or beekeeping club in your area, you may be able to enlist their help to capture and relocate your bees. Kittens might be a problem, not because its poisonous but because it can cause a bit of breathing issues due to how fine it is. A few years ago i had a flea problem put this stuff down and boom problem solved. I took almost 30 fleas off my American Toy Eskimo this morning. I also appreciate your kind words and hope to see you back again soon Let me know if you have any further questions! 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. The sales person, said that, while the packaging did not refer to the terms Food Grade on the packaging, she said the instructions indicated that it could be added to feedso I am assuming this is the right product? My pets are laying in it on floors. I'm learning to just go with these things are do my best. They have been treated with frontline and show no signs of fleas. Glad to see you are treating your pets otherwise you will never win the fight against fleas. My cat had been suffering from fleas for the majority of the summer and every flea spray I purchased failed miserably. I have a stray cat that I took in last November 23rd of 2015. Be absolutely sure its food grade de- very important! You can always put them on it, see if it affects them and then make a decision. Hi Natasha, glad I have come across your article. what about them inhaling while they sleep.. or am I over thinking :^), Hi Laura, definitely mix it up. Thanks for the prompt response Natasha, I really appreciate the info. Before school starts, we're planning a trip to the zoo next week. Based on where I see fleas and remembering what I read long ago about where fleas get the moisture they need, Ive put a little DE on the dogs tummies and the tops and sides of their heads. We went away for a week and came back, no more fleas. Lots of zooming around the school yard, lots of hooting noises, lots of chasing people trying to give them things, or pick them up or carry them around, or I honestly don't even know what all was happening. Followed recipe exactly wouldnt change a thing. After vacuuming and laying down another layer, were pretty much 99% flea free!! Hi Renee, yeah that sounds good, let me know if you dont come right! Usually found alone or in pairs, it perches at the tops of trees, poles or other high vantage Within 12 hours, there were no worms in her feces anymore. Once, I had found their dropping on my mattress, I striped the bed, bagged up all clothing/anything on the carpet. We just purchased a home and it has fleas about 5 on each leg. Maybe dandruff, shes always had that. I did a dusting of DE all over my kitchen, bedroom, bathroom last night where we seem to have had a flea population for the last week or two (bleeding heart/rescue kitten/no forethought) ANYWAYS, when I got up this morning the fleas actually seemed to be worse! So far I am very impressed. Thoughts on purchasing diatomaceous earth for fleas online at Home Depot or Amazon? Hey! Im pretty positive that his article saved my life and my wallet!! I dont have any pets, but I do have 2 other children in addition to the baby. I have some new designs coming up that I am excited to tell you about I will have a birthday/birth announcement sampler pattern release this fall, and then a whole brand new seasonal cross-stitch kit (and pattern) series available for 2022-23. :). We have Appetizer recipes, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, and Dessert recipes for all the Holidays or for a quick easy weeknight dinner.. From Egg Roll in a Bowl to Creamy Potato Soup, to One-Pan Broccoli, Chicken, and Rice to Magnolia Bakerys Banana Pudding, Ive got recipes for any get Search Food Grade. Ive treated my car, having my father transport the pets back and forth because of the pesticides Ive used in it. Omg. I purchased a flea comb that day and started combing him before we could return in the home. I was at my wits end trying to figure out what to use that would be safe for her as well as my 2 yr old and 5 yr old. All Recipes Bread Breads and Rolls Football Food Italian Main Dishes Pizza Pork Potluck Favorites. Took it to the laundromat, washed and dried everything on high heat. Hi Linda! Im so frustrated right now. I usually have epic reading experiences at the river but this year I really had no book that pleased me! Hope that helps! Natasha, I am so thankful to this site. Hi Sally, I am going to be honest with you and say that I dont know the specific ingredient differences. I recommend you read the entire post but if you are in a rush and want to skip to the usage instructions, please click here. By some awesome stroke of luck, Amelia didn't have school on her birthday, and her grandparents had arrived the day before, so she got to spend the whole day with them and my mom, who we met at the food carts for lunch. Went to local tractor supply store and they recommended red lake earth diatomaceous with calcium bentonite. Hi Deborah! This work could have adult content. Yes it can, and I suggest that you combine the DE treatment with nightly DIY flea traps, they work fantastically together. Hi Rhonda! As for your yard, you can use DE if its very dry but keep in mind that water will significantly reduce its effectiveness. Honestly, I dont recommend DE or Borax for direct pet application. I have a free range house rabbit and 7 cats, I live in New Zealand. Hi Neal, awesome, thanks for sharing that with the community. My fiance and I take it in water daily and have noticed it helps our general health. After reviewing the cautions for using DE (in this article), simply sprinkle the powder where fleas are usually found. I did one bedroom and the hallway and closed the door. Also Im sure they;re fleas because they jump, and Ive looked at their pictures on the internet extensively. However, they were to loose. Tapeworms in animals can be caused by fleas. We found food grade DE at the local feed store. I have DE but is says insect control. Sharon, sprinkle some DE on the end of a broom bristles and then pass the broom under your bed as much as you can reach on each side of the ed, that should do it. I am open to try DE but just am scared for my sons safety. Gosh, I just loved ice skating. Hi! Erg! I really wanted DE to work, but after more than a week, Ive still got fleas on all 3 cats. Let me know how it goes. Its in a yellow bag, 4lbs. Theyre in my carpet, in our beds, and worst of all on my toddlers stuffed friends and therefore him. So although you may need to clean up that filter a couple times during the process, it should be fine. I would love to know more about this! I read that it can dry out your eyes, what precautions should be taken with this? and for my pets, I either use a natural treatment (check out my articles on specifically killing fleas on either dogs or cats) or a spot on treatment like Front Line. Fot application on my carpets I used a small seive with a handle for hard to reach spots, and an old hand crank sifter, probably 50+ yrs old, and it worked beautifully depositing finely sifted powder on the larger areas. Just make sure its the pure, food grade variation and it might be worth your while to get with your vet first Good luck! Kills Bed Bugs, Fleas, Insects. 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. My big, beautiful girl. Will my cat be safe around it? Is it dangerous? My yard is too large to consider treating, so I want to treat my dog. I was recommended using DE, food grade of course, on a dog forum last year. Work Search: You can stop the flea life cycle by using a IGR (insect growth regulator) spray. It wont hurt them, dont stress. I mean, that's how it goes! How. Do you have any experience with this product and birds? Amelia and I have been doing Skillshare painting classes together (here is a link to a free trial if you are interested) and it's really fun. If she was on the carpet, got some on her hand (Im sure it would be a minuscule amount) then placed it in her mouth, would there be any adverse reactions? Yarrow powder and Eucalyptus oil added also is beneficial. However, I am in the process of writing an article on using a mix of tea tree oil and water to do just that, stay tuned for it . Hey Brenda! A few days in i must have super fleas or something. Imagine learning to knit and actually caring about whether your yarn is plied, or highly twisted, or, you know, superwash or something. It contains food-grade DE, but it also has other active ingredients (read: chemicals) in it to kill faster. Oh, neem is green so your animals will have a green tint to them!! Hi Kathy, thanks for your tips, love them! I sprinkle it on the carpet, and just leave it for a week or more. Check every 5 minutes towards end of cooking to see if done. Mainly just wanted to pass along the suggestion on where to use DE on your pet if you get that desperate, and thank you for all your hard work. I suppose that if you leave it down too long, that is inevitable so yeah, maybe a couple days and then reapply after sweeping it up. Their pets appreciate it! I bought a bag of DE for fleas and got it home and its brown, will this work for fleas or does it have to be the white DE? I dont recommend using the DE directly on your pets. Im wondering if you think it would work to put DE in an A-frame tent? Well, they are. DE is great, glad you are having success! What kind of paint again? You can repeat application every couple days (the stuff is very cheap) and vacuum it up each time after waiting a couple hours. using a broom and leave it down for 2-3 days. And in total opposition to seasonal food, I really needed something plainer, so I made spaghetti with an ordinary red sauce, just diced tomatoes, turmeric, onions, garlic, parmesan rind, knob of butter, bunch of dried basil hanging in the kitchen for the purpose. Thank you! I have inspected my dog and I can only find one flea so far. My only problem was it stuck to the bottom of my bundt pan. If there are fleas on your dog, I suggest a topical spot on treatment. You are doing fine, keep it up. How would you apply DE to floorboards with huge gaps and years of dust in between? Pull tight, weave in all ends, and block. Yea, Im that sick of them!! Real Cheap, $9.00 for 4lbs plastic tub, or they had large plastic pages for $12.00 many pet stores carry it too but be prepared to pay 25.00 for small cantainer. I would recommend it to everyone. I don't know why. So, school is starting for Amelia and work is starting for me! Put it on my dogs and also see a huge difference. I dont know how or when they got so bad but, my home was infested. Every single day. Thank you very much DE wont work if you mix it with water (for killing fleas that is). First of all, I recommend that you wash all your bedding and once its dry, place DE under your sheets and on your carpets. While it can work, I advice against using it on your pet. Hey Ami! Last year the fleas were incredible, but after a really cold winter this years crop hasnt been too bad. Glad to have gotten it. Hi Yera, not really, will be writing some articles on ticks soon, stay tuned. The little nasties were jumping off like they were on fire! How would you recommend for me to clean the DE up?? This can also be made in a 9x13 baking dish. I treated the dog and now the fleas are eating me alive in my bed every night. Amelia helped make cookies (we made butterscotch chip cookies from this recipe which I think is the absolute best best best I have never been able to make good chocolate-chip cookies myself from the Tollhouse recipe but now with this McCormick recipe I do and I am happy to have found it; I think I originally stumbled upon it on Pinterest). Hey Jessica! Keep new fleas from getting on them when they go back outsde, since I havent heard the word Repellant used? Right now I am printing up calendars to give to my family and friends as Christmas presents but I may sell them if I can get more together in time for new year! Hello, Im caring for a small group of feral cats on my property. Can I dust my skin with DE? After one night, I can see the difference. I hope the DE does the trick!! Hi Annie, yes that does make a lot more sense now lol, thank you. Good luck, let me know how it goes . I know if I rub it on them they will lick it. Since DE is effective vs a number of pests, its definitely the right option in your case, even for bed bug problems. In Ontario Canada feed supply stores carry it. Bought mine at a feed store and paid 18 dollars for 16 oz. Thanks! I'm Christy Denney, and I eat everything. I hope you dont mind if I offer some answers/suggestions/info for some of the previous posters questions: 1) DE goes a long way. I find that it distributes it quite nicely. Hi Susan, yes it can be light brown. I use a Shop vac to suck the clogged filters. DE appears to be working for us. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, teaspoon of the salt, and about 10 twists of black pepper. Bought a 10lb bag on amazon for 25 bucks, think i was ripped off but if it works ill be happy. I am sure that Jon appreciates your help and I think the community will benefit as well. It was that good. Her friends all came and skated for an hour or so and then they were all able to have pizza, juice, soda, cotton candy, and cupcakes (!!! He said he felt nothing while in there and slept good (I still plan on putting DE in his room today). Just make sure that it is food grade, that is your only concern. Hey Kristina! I'm really excited. You can use either but biscuit dough puffs up more. I have a terrible infestation of fleas and have had my small apartment sprayed twice with an all natural product used by a professional exterminator. 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 did use the Food Grade DE. I put a lot on my carpet but vacuumed it up too quickly. I sit and pull these specks out one by one. Thank you for the advice! How long does it stay on pets? What color should it be? We have snakes living under our house and we are cool with that as they eat mice that may want to enter our home. If they sell them in slightly larger quantities, get the bigger one as its always a useful product to have around the house. Im leaving it overnight into tomorrow just to make sure but, this stuff is clearly superior and fantastic. Even Chaucer was stuck describing the fur of the fox as. Just poke little holes in the lid and use that to apply the DE (like a salt shaker). Thank you. So much official work, with reminders to myself to breathe, not feel everything had to happen at once. It was great. Thats what I will be using in about a week or to when the cold snap begins. Enjoy your trip! Weve recently had some stray cats staying under our shed and have just noted a major infestation around, under, and inside of the shed. Parking/drop-off was chaos. If I had to guess, I would say no. (My DE is food grade, but I have had it for a year). I recommend grabbing yourself about 5kgs, thats around the size that my local supplier gets. Going into a little more detail, the diatomaceous earth is formed from algae with siliceous shells. Be sure and read ALL info on the label before usingaround pets and yourself in the house. So Im trying the DE approach. Hi Natasha! I have seen you respond to others about it being ok to leave on couches and beds etc.. I do not walk in the grass myself without boots on and mostly avoid being in the yard. Our cat sitter recommended diatemeous earth. Any puzzling success yet? I havent seen any mention of Home Depot or Lowes. I have seen a couple of fleas in the house so decided to try your homemade traps. I'll just show you a parade, without technical details, since the general impression is the point for those of us, such as me, who are not rug scholars. Both the Dm and Borax can be hard to spread evenly but I purchased a fine pasta strainer at the $ store ..It makes both easier to spread and keeps down on the extra dust..FYI I have severe asthma and using these products in this way has not induced an asthma attack. My drugs are white, so I could see the fleas trying to get out of the de. Yes, provided its food grade and you vacuum it up (otherwise it can be a bit dehydrating to her body), that will be fine. Hope that helps and thanks for stopping by. Like I dont want to hurt my cats or chihuahua and while this is probably selfish of me but even more so I dont want to hurt myself. Thanks for the great tip! It's called Pumpkin & Moonshine (inspired by one of our very favorite books). Confused. Be sure to cover everything in the pan.. never a failure in the last 5 years. Hello! I came home to a house with an entire bag of DE layering the carpets, beds, couch, couch cushions chair cushions, dog begs, etc. thank you very much for this comprehensive ariticle on DE but I dont have a clue how densely it should be spread it around. So! Whats the benefit to a repeat procedure? Also, the comb captures fleas that I squash with my fingernails. Hi Christine! Have you heard of Perma-Guard Crawling Insect Control? I will be making this againand again! I also put down salt hoping they would eat it and dehydrate too. Some brands dont say food grade. On a seperate note, do you know anything about using salt as a flea killer? Yes you can, it may look a little unsightly but since you will be vacuuming it up a couple hours later, this wont really matter. Is it better to shake it, like a powder, or poof it, like a dust? The pattern with the kit includes full-color charts as well as a photo-illustrated tutorial on how to mount the stitching to make the ornaments. How small are you meaning? The DE that I ordered will probably arrive tomorrow. (Part 1) -----Looking for jissouseki is relatively easier than one would expect. I can use something else to get them off her, i am just wondering if you have heard of this brand and is it too coarse for flea control? XOXOXOXOXO, a, The Paulsons, Portland, OR, August 4, 2022. I was frustrated because I sprinkled it all over but the issue is my carpet mostly and the kids are always crawling on it. Will this product work as well. I wanted to design something that was very simple with very few colors that would be really good for beginners, or if you just wanted to whip something up for a friend or co-worker in one evening. Just how much do I sprinkle on my three pound and eight pound dogs dont want to use to much please help thank u, Hi Kathy! Also i do not own a vaccum and we only only have hard wood in our appartment but our couch and bedding have gotten quite bad, as i dont have a vaccume is there a way i could create a spray with water and the de for my furniture? I'll try and get a photo of it, too) using this pattern and some hand-dyed DK-weight yarn, but I don't remember the brand and it was already caked up. Thanks-. Do you recommend using DE on the yard (cement, fake grass, patio stones)? It worked well on the housecats. Hey Linda! I have only a tiny 4lb yorkie and no other pets. He said AHA! Hi Lori! I have never had a flea problem before in my 27 yrs as a pet owner, and Ive only recently heard of DE so I was just wondering what the best way to use it would be. But she enjoys it well enough and I want her to do some kind of after-school sport (I have a lot of thoughts about this that I find myself needing to express to someone, anyone, somewhere, but I will spare you here and save that for a post for another day), so we decided to keep doing ballet but at a different ballet school (further away, more expensive, but weve decided to give it this year to see if its still something she wants to continue to do. Im sure that cant be applied very frequently. . Can I use it on furniture and mattresses too? I will also check it out, thanks again! This is in the party scene at the beginning. 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). Weve tried everything..from dawn dish soap to nexgard. This website is a means to that end and I hope it helps get people off the idea that poisons are the only way to go. Is there any thing youve come across that will prevent this? While I was in that part of the world, I checked on Haggard Hawks, the etymologist, on his current essay on robins, seasonal for Brits. I have a relative that came to visit, who has a KNOWN flea infestation. Vet gave us some topical ointment to put on her and on my cat (just to be proactive about the situation). and saw one lady used a turkey baster to get into cracks in baseboards. If not, do you have any suggestions? Keep it away from moisture. Please share this article with your friends and family. The framing supplies are not included in the kit, but here's the story of how I framed these: I often surf eBay for vintage and antique frames for my cross stitch. She was a little kid, and now she's a big kid. One year (this was sometime in the early 1980s) I saw the cutest outfit probably at Marshall Fields or Weiboldts (those were two of our department stores in Oak Park) and it was a long skirt and a vest made out of dark green velveteen trimmed with cream-colored rosebud calico, worn with a high-collared, full-sleeved kind of prairie blouse with a little self-tie at the neck made out of the same calico as the trim. Again I have found your blog verg helpful in answering any remainer question I have, and i will make sure.to reapply the DE over the next six week fo kill the flea cycle. Hi Brantley! This could be in the grass in your yard, your carpets in your home or even the areas where your pets sleep and play. (The frames were too dark and heavy, and the stitching went way to close to the opening edges, and I just didn't like it.). Thanks. Pleasure Brenda, thanks for getting back to me . Should the food grade DE b white, or is it more of an off white-tannish color with speckles? Is that overkill an dangerous for the dogs to do both? 3m.com Outfit ideas for first date winter fall date night outfit . I thought I would vacuum tonight it up tonight. Wow!). After reading many posts on here I am still a bit confused, is this safe to apply to your pets? I read that Food Grade DE needed to be used and the Safer Brand didnt indicate that it was in fact Food Grade. So much so, that the fumes were strong and we had to sleep elsewhere for night. It's the most bizarre thing. We treat regular inside & out & our indoor cat sometimes I think they are gone but then traps filled in the am.HELP Please!!! I dont like being restricted like this, but it seems like the best policy for me. Then I saw your site. LOL, Am I forgetting anything? Thank you so much for your time. Otherwise, the vacuuming will pick up many fleas alive or dead. In like . Better to clean it up?? The first one is of the house (obviously) and the second one is of the daughter of the family who lived here. Made it for my bridge club at our social hour what a hit! I dipped the flea combs in DE before using them, then shook them slightly in the bag so that there was a very minimal amount transferred to the cat, and combed them. That is a good question hehe, I am actually not sure. Glad that you like them Provided you get food grade DE, she will be fine. now i am thinking to put food grade DE ! So, I then treated the whole house, all 3 floors, with Borax. Its a pleasure, I am glad that it has helped you find some relief from fleas. We have tried borax, chemical sprays, dawn dish soap .. you name it we have tried it. I have been wanting this for ages and finally it has happened! It took me 4 months to get rid of the infestation, July-October and since then I only had to bathe the dogs every once in a while and stopped using frontline for the next 7 months, I stick to DE to treat the house every now and then and no fleas were present. Yes it does. 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 and thanks for all the info. Based on my research, I have found that diatomaceous earth is a very commonly used with grain storage as it keeps pests away. The DE is a pain to vacuum up because it will clog your vacuum cleaner filters quickly. I plan to reapply it every couple of days for a few weeks to ensure I catch any eggs that hatch, but just wanted to write in how happy and restful I feel being able to relax on my sofa with my tea and a movie and sleep without fear of nips in the night. Thanks a million for getting back to me Natasha! Is the Spider Killer DE the same as food grade? Of course, you still want to get rid of them asap so that you dont encounter those nasty bites, trust me when I tell you I know how horrible they can be. I wanted to plant grass so I tilled up the yard, pulled out all the weeds, and planted grass seed. Just be careful you dont get too much powder puffing into the air when you apply it to the targeted area. Thanks, appreciate your kind words and I am very glad that you have followed my advise. If there is a folded-up quilt around, Agatha will find it and put herself into it and take a nap. I did this and it broke my Oreck vacuum which was very expensive. Over the past 2 weeks I have seen 4 fleas in my new apartment. Thanks! She didn't want me to leave. Note that it will only kills fleas that come into contact with it, so make sure that your coverage is sufficient. I have five new designs for you. Secondly, when using the broom, it is all about small, mainly downwards movements. They're written differently depending on where they come in the word, immediate complications! School has started! Should be alright but just make sure its not pool grade or anything like that. I suggest that you get a plastic container (with a lid, in which you put little holes into) and after filling it, you apply the DE as you would use a salt shaker. I discovered hundred of eggs in these place. I have three new designs for winter and Christmas for you! First, thank you for the article. These designs are done on 32-count Belfast linen in the color Antique Ivory, which is sort of like this wonderful, warm pale pumpkin-rind color. We have hardwood floors, how is the best way to get rid of fleas on these types of floors, using DE? And then Andy was home all weekend and he made stuffed shells for me on Sunday, which was so nice. If you cannot find at local stores ( I did not know about Tractor stores), you can order it from Amazon. I would like to say that when I use it in my house I do have to wear a mask while applying because it bothered my lungs pretty bad last time. I am normally not bothered by them but this year I am terribly, my dog also sleeps on my bed with me, so sprinkle on the mattress and then put the sheets on, leaving the DE on there? I think it's starting to settle. Any tips, am on on course or do you think there is a problem? I will also check my blog , I just bought food grade fleas r bite my poor pom try boric acid on rugs still here. 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? Hi Justin! Hi Natasha, well week 3 is upon my flea battle and after a lull Ive had a few stragglers pop up. . In this essay it is argued that common attributes exist between aesthetic experiences and educational experiences. I would wash all the bedding as Connie suggests, in hot water with detergent, then dry on high heat. Now for my question (or concern): I didnt quite know exactly how to apply n spread this into my carpets (my entire house is carpeted) so i used a parmesan cheese container to sprinkle it and yes a broom to make sure it got into all the areas nice n deep, however as i read your article here , the broom is exactly what you suggested, but this was indeed a nightmare to clean (as its a powderadd a swipe with a broom and you end up with dust on everything, and i do mean EVERYTHING. What is the best way to go about treating an outside infestation? Im worried about coming back to a huge flea infestation! How do we get rid of them? Hope that helps! Although its advisable to vacuum it up completely, the food grade (this is incredibly important)) variation of DE is perfectly safe. Speaking as a former vet assistant, I would recommend not bathing with a repellent. While it wont hurt your cat (if its the food grade one as I mentioned in this guide), I recommend alternative natural methods like dawn soap and warm water for treating fleas on cats. Cant afford an exterminator. Are the fleas really dead after repeated washings? The longer the better, I say three days because thats the most people are usually willing to stand hehe. (They hate this stuff). Im obviously on the right track, because the fleas we had, were the biggest I have ever seen, and havent seen any that size since doing all this, any advice would be great. They had smaller bags of it but I will be puting it in the dogs beds, where the lay in the yard, etc. Thank you so much for this site. Do you have a picture of what you use to spread the DE in your house? Two days after I had gotten home, I noticed that I had been bitten by something. In the spring and summer I have to avoid physical contact with my little friend except for some petting on the head and stroking her back, and it makes both of us unhappy. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated! We live in Florida and this is the first time wrve encountered a flea issue. Should be fine honestly, but in future ideally use food grade because its 100% safe (even for consumption lol). Boom! My basement has a concrete floor with 1 large rug and 1 small piece of extra carpet. I give my cats a small sprinkle on their wet food every day. When Covid hit, Amelia was in first grade and she was a couple of months away from being in her first ballet recital, which was scheduled to be held in the big theater at a nearby community college. steaks and chops. She is a little lap dog and we miss our hugs. 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