diatomaceous earth and scanmask nematodes Created by skcarr717 on June 16, 2016 at 8:45 am We have been using diatomaceous earth on our garden and we have an order of beneficial nematodes (Scanmask) coming. Thanks for any help you can give. Is this a product that I want to buy to use to kill the fleas in my home? Those black dots are probably flea dirt, check my article on this subject. I just thought you would like to have some more information to pass on. I recommend that you use a plastic container with a lid. DE is also virtually non-toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates, scientists say. Hi Patrick, goodness, that sounds like a serious infestation. This stuff completely wiped them out. Hope that helps, dont waste your money on buying something unless you really need it. These traps may be used to trap insect pests, but their real value comes in helping to scout and identify the insects living in your garden. It may work on carpets but its not working when dusting my cats. We did put the DE on the animals for 48 hrs before bathing them again in dawn. Give it a try! I noted where she napped and sprinkled the DE there also. We have laminate floors and I am not sure how I would go about using DE. All of our floors are tile except for a few area rugs. I hope the little diatoms act like ninja blades on the little evil fleas and they die every last one. Good luck! Keep up the good work! You are an inspiration. I recommend that you just keep an eye on the situation and vacuum everything really well. Veterinarians recommend against applying diatomaceous earth directly onto pets. Honestly, I have never used anything except the white one. The pest pistol. I think the precautions with dogs are similar to those in cats, but since dogsdon'tgroom themselves asoftenas cats, there may not be as high ariskof adversegastrointestinaleffects, says Dr. Jeffrey. Here is some helpful information on how to use Diatomaceous Earth,. Im going to order it asap as the poor gals are miserable. 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. The dog is much more comfortable. 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. Ive been told you cans give them some in small amounts. Thanks for your suggestion and taking the time to let the community know, I actually really appreciate it! Have a good one! Yes you can and you are correct with both your statements. I went on a trip to Chicago. Should I have them flea dipped at the groomer and then treat the house while they are away?? Wow, tons of comments! Was told it was safe to use on my 13 house cats, yes 13 cos they r so ate up with fleas. A flea that ingests diatomaceous earth will be torn apart, explains Dr. Costantino. Thanks for the information! Hi Aileen, probably just a couple to be honest. Hope that helps! Yes it is safe to do that, and I recommend that you do all the rooms at once (or well, maybe one per day is fine). Any pros or cons to not cleaning up the whole thing. Thanks, glad you have found them useful To be honest, it sounds like its just leftover flea dirt, shouldnt be anything to worry about. Good luck! The cat with frontline has the fleas. My dog brought fleas in and they are destroying me. Also give my flea trap article a look at, I think you will love it. This product is everything the previous reviewers stated and then some. Hope that helps! I cant shut off my stove oven (living in an apartment I have no access to the valve under the crawl space) my apartment looks like a scene from Scarface! I did use the Food Grade DE. I cant seem to find one in any of my local shops or hardware stores (I live in a small town in Ireland).I heard if you just sprinkle it with your hands it can dehydrate the skin. Lisa, can you please tell me which to use in the backyard? He wants to be fussed, but will only tolerate it when he is half asleep. He has indoor cats & the apartment is infested. They are for outdoor use, usually you can order them online from a variety of retailers. How can I use this product on concrete or laminate? So far I am very impressed. That will work perfectly! Erg! Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it! If you don't have any carpets, it can also be used on hardwood floors as a very effective way to kill off any flea infestations that may have found its way into your life. How long should I wait before I start the clean up process to make sure fleas are dead?? Why does this matter? It did raise a tremendous dust cloud. 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. Hi Susan, yes it can be light brown. Hi Alice! Firstly, the application is important, as you only want a fine layer of DE so when it comes to brushing it in, it doesnt go everywhere. Hey! So you have helped me greatly! Put it on my dogs and also see a huge difference. Fleas were quickly eradicated as it feels like baby powder to us however to fleas, spiders, and such it's like walking on glass. Ive also been mixing 1 teaspoon with their wet food twice a week and its cleared all the worms out bc they are gaining weight and their fur has never looked or felt better!!!!!!! Fleas have to come into contact with the DE to die so a repeat application will just ensure that it works 100%. Hi Susan, I have never tried to use both at once because to be quite frank, it is not necessary. Besides being drying, why wouldnt it be good for pets that are smaller in mass? We noticed our cats had fleas a few weeks ago and since then Ive tried everything. Hi Lee! Just for future reference, you dont need to get the stuff everywhere, controlled application is possible when you place the DE in a plastic container with holes in the lid and apply it as you would use a salt shaker. The cats bring in the fleas. H Carol, thanks for helping out Katrina! In a family of four the fleas only bit me my legs and arms look like swiss cheese. Read more about floating row covers here. I take notes and pictures of what I see, so I will have a record. So can I go without cleaning those beds every couple of days if I just keep dust on them? Hope that helps you. Diatomaceous. I live in the California High Desert, where we dont normally get flees. Your article was very informative and clarified some information about DE. Photo courtesy of Auburn University Food Systems Institute. Thanks so much for all your helpful information! Since you have likely done some research on diatomaceous earth before reading this article, its highly probable that you have come across people on forums, blogs and even social media getting rather vocal about the dangers of diatomaceous earth. Apparently they can get through the tiny cracks in our hardwood floors! 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. I have finally gotten rid of the fleas in all infected parts of the house with bombs and then had my carpets professionally cleaned to make sure all residue was eliminated. So we only have one in the living room, we keep our bedroom door shut to help keep it cooler in the living room where we are during the day. I will say this, the RAID Flea and carpet is good stuff but chemicals (we left the house for a few hours and cat stayed in main bathroom sleeping)- and If I wasnt losing my mind, I wouldnt have used it. Hi Carrol! Search for further help with dose. I have 3-4 week old kittens with fleas. Time to relax sweating my butt off, have to love Florida bugs haha, Hi Chris, thanks for sharing your success story and best of luck with the rest of the treatment. My kids would tell me he was in their rooms sleeping. I also bet that your pets love you for it hehe . We just had a huge heat wave here in Illinois with heat indexes in the 110s. Notable is the damage suffered by potatoes from this insect, resulting in grooves marking the surface or small holes in the skin and outer flesh. 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. Glad you managed to get hold of it locally, definitely saves you a load of trouble. This will prevent a repeat infestation after you get rid of the adult fleas. You are an angel <3, Hi Teri! 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. The flea beetle (family Chrysomelidae) is a pesky visitor to most gardens. I use the same (okay, maybe a little looser) rules in my garden as I do in my bathroom: A little cleanup each day keeps the unwanted guests from taking up house. Good luck! Hello! We used a fogger in our boys room as their room was the worst. 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? Hi Judy, yes you can but it only really works when it is dry (so no humidity or rainy weather), so I recommend you give beneficial nematodes a try. I plan on using it indoors and outdoors. This is ground remains of a freshwater algae called Diatoms. 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. 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. Yes it is safe, just make sure you get the food grade and maybe ask your hubby to apply it as it is rather dusty hehe. Thanks for the prompt response Natasha, I really appreciate the info. Good luck! Hey Linda! So Id immediately shove them in the washing machine, then take a good shower and fortunately never infested the whole house. help no matter what I do I cant get rid of the fungus flies I have used diothermacous earth I used mosquito larva killer sticky traps cinimmon powder I am desperate. I just put down some DE and Boric Acid on the entire lower floor and the stairs (Carpet and tile) Today I woke up and thought they were dead. 21 Comments. On monday, we set off Raid max foggers and took our dog to the vet for a chewable, they gave him Comfortis. Give it a try though and let me know how it goes. Good luck, let me know how it goes . The flea beetle is approximately 1/16-1/4 inch long, depending on the type. Diatomaceous earth is extremely effective for killing fleas that are hiding in carpets, either in your home or even outside where your pets might enjoy taking a rest. Thanks for your articles, I read almost all of them on several bugs, different treatments, products, traps and etc. I am a little confused about when to vacuum up the food grade DE. A flea comb helps to get rid of flea dirts. The small particles of DE actually look like shards of glass when examined under the microscope, says Dr. Dolores Costantino, a veterinarian with HousePaws Mobile Veterinary Service in Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Another issue is the rate at which diatomaceous earth kills fleas, which Hanna says is inadequate for her allergic patients. That being said. How can I get it up without spreading it all over my house? That made things worse, like we pissed of an army, they came out like crazy with a biting vengeance. I found over 15 on my dog in a two day period. I think I might have used a bit to much DE on my carpet, but I can live with that. is also killed by it, I suggest you give that a try. This stuff is awesome considering I have a 17 month old son! Just specify that you are looking for the kind for pest control, and NOT for pools and theyll show you to the food grade package. I had used de last year for flea control and i will never use anything else since this worked wonders and did rid my flea infestation. My fiance and I take it in water daily and have noticed it helps our general health. Perma-Guard also has a Perma-Guard pure Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth product. Traps act like low-tech security cameras! 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 ? I have lots and lots of fleas jumping about and have been using your tealight traps at night (theyre great!). Until now. Bought a 10lb bag on amazon for 25 bucks, think i was ripped off but if it works ill be happy. Supposed to last 7-8 months but after 5 months, fleas were back so I bought a new one.Yes, it kills the fleas (eventually) but they bite FIRST. I cant put anything else on them for 3 more weeks! Paula Fitzsimmons is a content marketing writer and journalist who writes about pets as they intersect with topics related to health, nutrition, technology, and lifestyle. I have been using borax periodically as a precaution, but after doing some research heard about DE and that it was more safe then borax, which is still a great product but not something I would use in the kitchen, on bedding, or near my pets food dishes. Does it help kill fleas for cats to take some orally? I tried Borax again, it seems a lot better the second time around. HELP. obviousloy you can not put it on the walls, would it still suck the moisture out, without being applied directly on the canvas? I thought maybe it takes a while for the cat to get rid of the dirt from their coat? Hey Judith! Regarding your hardwood floors, you can try leaving a few DIY flea traps out at night, they are very effective. Until recently, they both slept on the bed, but we have been having building work done (the roof is off) and a burst of very hot weather. I am not sure about the 10 years thing, but I think that as long as it is dry, it should be good. Ive flea-dropped the dog. While it is sometimes required, its always good to give a couple tested home remedies first before taking a drive to the nearest shop for flea products, especially when they work as well as diatomaceous earth does! I wouldnt recommend putting it on your pets (even though it wont hurt them), rather use a spot on treatment . I have set the soap dish traps and caught 15 fleas in 6 hours again this was 5 days after laying a thick layer of de on the carpet. Try a spot on for your pets and continue the DE on the floors, etc. . I am not sure what specific brand that is, but as long as it is food grade, it doesnt really matter. Thanks for the great tips and website this whole experience is nerve wracking and it helps to have others offering suggestions and sharing. Also can you recommend a way of spreading it lightly without using a duster? drsfostersmith.com has GREAT prices on Seresto and is a GREAT company. Fossilized diatoms, whose cell walls are made of silica, are used to make a fine powder called diatomaceous earth (DE). Even though the food-grade material is safe, wear a dust mask while applying diatomaceous earth to tomato plants. Hi R Trail! I would personally recommend doing them all at once, that way there is no chance of them escaping into either area. Oh, I also touched the moist tissue to the nose just to moisten em up a bit. Many Thanks!! :-) I will let you know if we are a complete success, Hi Amy, awesome yeah good luck and let me know how it works out for you. Ive heard to put a table spoon of DE in the dogs food to also help. These skeletons are largely non-crystalline (amorphous), although diatomaceous earth can contain varying amountsof crystalline quartz. I cant remember how long it took me last year to take care of the situation but hopefully it will be soon. can i apply this to my dogs/cats i hear every day is a no.but how about once a month in place of topicals. My recommendation is that you really rub it into your carpets (I use a broom) and after leaving it for the day, vacuum it up and repeat if necessary. Every website ive been to that talks about Diatomaceous Earth states that FOOD GRADE DE must be used as opposed to POOL GRADE. Ugh! Hey Lori! I was told by one person I could sprinkle on my dogs food? 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. Not tried using it for fleas but am about to start as a friends cat got infested and unfortunately some came with my friend when she visited and despite my 4 indoor cats being on Stronghold neck drops the fleas are just starting to appear. Yes, its most likely a cause of left over flea eggs from the previous flea infestation. You can use a water based one, its just that the DE can make it get a bit clogged on a low-grade model and I dont want to inconvenience my readers in any way hehe. 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Please note, as an introduction to this section, let me just make one thing crystal clear. It can be used for killing fleas in your garden. Hi Darlene! That I can spread evenly and not get too much. I have to go to the laundry Matt, after a hot wash and dry the clothes still have fleas in them. Also I have been worried to let the cats into the main house, will the frontline rid them? Yep, dust there too and after you wash any clothes they could have come into contact with, keep them out the wardrobe. My friend suggested I might also find it useful in getting rid of roaches. Landscape Design and Educational Consultation. I would say not to mix them. I just want to get that out the way first. Leave the area. Thanks. I am not saying that you wont be bitten from time to time (check out my article on flea bites) but they wont take up permanent residence in your hair for example. Hello, I just did a treatment with D.E. Hi Dave! Hey Ami! 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