I will use it on the dog beds, I can apply it outside to minimize application dust. Thank for taking the time to share these fantastic tips with the community. Just dont put an excessive amount and they will be fine . You are an inspiration. Although it is not toxic, it can cause dryness and . Pretty gross. Hi Gina! My dog has had fleas, we used different topical treatments throughout the months. Hi Doreen! Very hardy, low water plant. Where do they get their victims? Will it harm them if they walk or lay on treated carpets or furniture? While this guide is designed to help you understand more about this alternative method of flea control, your veterinarian will be able to best determine if diatomaceous earth is right for your lifestyle. I always advised against using water but doing that and then letting it dry, such a good idea. And for more information about protecting your garden from insect pests, check out these guides next: Ask the Experts, LLC. It is so horrible, iI don;t know how much longer i can live with these things on me.I bought some Diatomaceous Earth. Absolutely, unless you have very small kittens (even this shouldnt be a major problem), its completely safe for your family and pets. Situations where you want to use natural methods for flea control. 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. Electlady Hi just wanted to comment and say that I have 2 Boston Terriers . Hi, I just bought some St. Gabriel Insect Dust DE and sprinkled it all over my bedroom carpet before reading your post about DE. Thanks! Experts say a small amount can go a long way. Cost from my own pocket. Hi Electlady! I have a indoor cat who has made herself comfortable outside lately, what a bad idea on my part. Maybe I should just put in in their beds etc. I dont know what else to do! Thats what I will be using in about a week or to when the cold snap begins. While it does kill fleas, there are some important things to be aware of before using it. ), please keep them away from DE as due to their small body mass, it can be dangerous.. I havent seen any mention of Home Depot or Lowes. There are also harmful nematodes in your soil already like the Golden Root Knot Nematode, but the one you will be applying is friendly. A third cat shows no externals signs except for scratching. Hi Margie, I recommend that you give beneficial nematodes a try for your yard, it will stop your pets from catching fleas from outside and they are completely safe (and affordable). I highly recommend it. I dont have a flea or tick issue since I apply Frontline Plus to my 9 pound dog a couple of times during the summer (however, if DE could replace those chemicals, that would be my preference). Any brush with stiff bristles . . Thank you so much for your time. Im waiting on my DE order to arrive and will dust their room again once it arrives. For about a year now I have been using this Earth I place 1/2 tsp on their breakfast every morning. Great article. Also I have been worried to let the cats into the main house, will the frontline rid them? We put more DE in the rest of the house. I have used topical treatments (Advantage Frontline) for years with great results. Not sure I can do this in our offices as the dust will be killer on our computer equipment. Have a good one! City girl moved to the country. I live in a old house with two small dogs that get flea treatments on the 10th of each month. I read in a comment that it will dry out dogs skin. DE is safe to use on all animals from the very large to the very small, I have even heard of people using it on their snakes and reptiles for mites. Another question is, how long can they go without feeding on blood before they die?.. They seem to be fine & its been about 4 hrs. According to the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC), Diatomaceous earth causes insects to dry out and die by absorbing the oils and fats from the cuticle of the insect's exoskeleton. I work 10am to 7pm and so I cant vacuum very often? No problem with breathing. Do you know how this benefits pets or is this not a good idea? In a family of four the fleas only bit me my legs and arms look like swiss cheese. You can definitely add stuff like that (it would probably help) but its not absolutely necessary. Im thinking of using DE now as we dont have carpets, only floorboards/baseboards with huge gaps in between them and holes everywhere and using Indorex isnt really the best option for hard floors. However, I have had a couple people tell me that direct application works, just make sure it doesnt dry your pets skin out too much! The Safer brand of DE does NOT say food grade on the package (at least I couldnt find it). Gottaga is white so you can actually see them crawling all over him. Make sure its *NOT* Visine GET THE RED OUT stuff. But how shouldnt apply it then on the headboard since its an upholstered one? Hi Lisa! Hi Diane! Hope that helps! Depending on the humidity and moisture level (it works better in lower humidity), diatomaceous earth can last in the environment for an extended period of time, says Falk. Another great success story, thank you very much for sharing it with us. Hi Shelby! I just put advantage on them last night, and i am going Diatomaceous Earth crazy all over my house lol. After spending a fortune in flea foggers and adding way too much toxicity to the environment the fleas are as bad as ever! The dog is much more comfortable. Im excited!!!!! Good luck! Not on her just in house / yard. Hey April! We have way too many dogs beds for 2 dogs! Thanks, appreciate your kind words and I am very glad that you have followed my advise. Until now. I ran and bought frontline and put it on all 3 of them, then 13 days later they became infested again! However if it says 100% DE. Still, gonna keep going till the traps are ZERO. I went through the entire house and put salt all over the carpet and furniture (real fine almost powdered). 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. 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. Another thing to try are Seresto flea collars. I had a professional steam my carpets and then he used boric acid powder but I would like to add DE if I could learn how it is used. So I started researching and hiding is something they do if they are sickly So I began checking him over. Using AdvantageII, Siphotrol Premise spray, and I bombed w/ Raid flea and bed bug bomb that 1st week of October. I also have Comfortis (flea med) coming for them which has helped in the past, but it wont be here for another week or two so I need to do something now! Would it be a bad idea to use the Safer Brand DE on my lawns and fence line? Hi Dan. I would wash all the bedding as Connie suggests, in hot water with detergent, then dry on high heat. 2) Use a face mask or damp scarf to cover your mouth and nose until youre accustomed to using this powder. Thanks for your questions . Have to check out. Had back surgery on 7/11 and thats when I began to realize there was a flea issue ( never had one before and dog is on advantage II large breed religiously, every three weeks now. Found the De at our local farm feed & supply store (widely used on farm animals & their sleeping areas). I thought I would vacuum tonight it up tonight. BotaniGard Beauvaria bassiana Biological Insecticide via ARBICO Organics. 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. Check for color fastness. Makes you think, huh! 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. Thanks. Thanks!! 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. Hi Kim, thanks for this tip, appreciate it. Hey Xara! I have seen you respond to others about it being ok to leave on couches and beds etc.. This stuff completely wiped them out. Didnt wipe them out with the first application but what a relief to beat down most of them. Hi Kelly! I feel like I am out of resources now and debating whether if this problem existed before we moved in, it is our first summer with this home. That form of diatomaceous earth is chemically treated and poses a risk to your respiratory system. But now Im worried I may have harmed all my babies . Howeverour basement is so bad we cant even walk down there anymore. And is it just for crevices or areas where my pets will lie or is it to be used on entire surface areas? I just got a nine week puppy and my yard has fleas, I have a canal in the backyard and also some stray cats, squirrels and opossum visit my yard. Thanks so much. However, she sleeps on my bed; she has for 10 years and there is no changing that. To be honest, I use it primarily for inside the house and get a insect spray for the yard. Thank you so much! . Looking for a permanent solution, tired of being aggravated by the little pests! If you spot flea beetles in your trap crop, consider spraying or dusting (depending on your chosen method of management) to control the population and keep them from migrating towards the main crop as the trap crop becomes less desirable. DE is great for getting rid of fleas in carpets and beds so I highly recommend that you give it a try. They have been treated with frontline and show no signs of fleas. Hi we live in south of England, very close to forest area how often would we need to repeat treatment as a preventative? Hi Shannon, most of the fleas should be dead by now but if your cats are carrying them, they will just re-infest your home. I have twice rubbed DE into the scruff and tail area of the cats. I am pretty sure I used it directly on my cats fur as well as all over the house. Im going to use it also and will come back to this site to see if there are comments from others on the matter. For some reason I thought DE was a white powder. Whats the minimum amount of time to leave it down for and is it generally safe for my cat to walk around on straight after application? Thank you in advance. I suggest that you phone them and maybe just ask if it is food grade instead of driving all the way back there. How did it even get up there?! Fleas still existed in the basement. I had bought food grade diatomaceous earth before and sprinkled it around for fleas, but no one ever said to vacuum it up after 12 hours, and I never knew anything about the pureness factor in the concentration of the product. Hope that helps! You can definitely put it in the kennel though, will work well. The cat with frontline has the fleas. For outside infestations, I have recently been recommending either a lime treatment or for my readers to use beneficial nematodes to kill fleas in the yard. Thank you! Im attacking the fleas on all fronts! Im weak and ripe for the eating!. Thank you so much for all the great information. thank you. I still keep the traps going even though I do not have anymore fleas in my home. I also recommend that you try making one of my flea traps (guide is on this blog) as it will help you figure out if you have a flea problem or not. Fleas thrive in humidity and heat. Thank you for your time! I have no carpets. Also, give Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Formula 101 (for people) in the cats food. Hope that helps, dont waste your money on buying something unless you really need it. They positively love to munch on me(found this out during the last infestation). My kids are itchy, Im itchy and yes, the poor dog is itchy too. Can I dust my skin with DE? Im sold! However, best bet would be to phone them and ask if it is safe. Then I will shop vac and go over it again with more DE or borax and flea traps. Will this still work & if sohow do I use it?? Yes, lavender oil repels fleas so you can use that if you like. My backyard nearly looks like it has snowed (I live in Florida and its September!). If you have major asthma, keep in mind that the powder may cause some irritation so keep your asthma pump handy and cover your nose and mouth with a damp cloth while applying DE. Also give my flea trap article a look at, I think you will love it. Ok, enough chit-chat. The longer the better, I say three days because thats the most people are usually willing to stand hehe. Glad to hear it worked for someone. Hey Anita! Hey Sharon! Also, Im thinking of just leaving some under the places my cats cant reach, like under the stove. You can vacuum it up with a regular bag based vacuum cleaner or just brush and pan it up. They cant reach where topical are applied or the collar. I have been dusting my cat so that when he lays down, it might deter fleas. They are good for nothing! Below ground, the larvae feed on the roots and tubers of host plants. 1 cup of food grade DE, 1/2 cup of yarrow powder and neem powder and 20 drops of eucalyptus oil. Hey Melissa! .and scratches all the time. your article has been very helpful, thank yu so much. I decided to do Amazon and purchased Thomas Labs Organic DE. Why does the bag say that if it is safe? Yes that is a great idea, do that but be prepared to clean up the mess afterwards hehe. Special Flea Notes: Here at Nature's Control, we dust our pets with Diatomaceous Earth , a natural, completely non-toxic repellent. So Id immediately shove them in the washing machine, then take a good shower and fortunately never infested the whole house. Better to clean it up?? You answered every question I had. With DE, less is better. I have a question I bought Diatomaceous red lake earth with calcium bentonite food chemical codex grade is this safe to use on my dog and cats? I removed her from the room and placed her in a smaller room that had already been treated. They will give you an idea of how many fleas are hiding in the home and they are very effective. And I have yet to find out how pure it is. How do I apply DE on hardwood floors and how much do I use? If the infestation is bad, it is safe to use the Cheristin and have the collar one. Thanks for sharing your experiences and thoughts on the matter, it is appreciated. Hey Susie! Hey Ami! Let it sit for 8-10 hours and even longer on my furnature and swept it all up. I know it says its okay to vacuum after 12 hours but I did it 4 days ago just to be sure :p and Im going to clean and reapply tomorrow. Id appreciate any advice you can offer! If I apply this dust to my subfloors, we have this because our hardwoods have not gone in 6et. Thanks. Ive read in several places that Borax/boric acid is bad for kitties lungs. Im leaving it overnight into tomorrow just to make sure but, this stuff is clearly superior and fantastic. the d.e. Will it work on an upholstered bed or should I get rid of it? I recommend that you use a brush and pan to get most of it up and then use your vacuum to get the rest. Hey Judith! It may work on carpets but its not working when dusting my cats. Diatomaceous Earth. I never want to be without it! Hi Nic! Since our new house was built in 1947, there are tons of cracks in baseboards. Quick, easy, inexpensive and non-toxic. Hi Justin! On monday, we set off Raid max foggers and took our dog to the vet for a chewable, they gave him Comfortis. Even food-grade diatomaceous earth can be a health hazard if used inappropriately. Here it is: take a form plate and put warm water in it and sprinkle dawn dishwashing liquid in the water. Keep the moisture off the rest of the fur since it will deactivate the DE. I cant use the spot treatment for fleas so natural repellents are our only options. I really appreciate it!! I will keep updating!! I ordered some Advantage and Indorex from Amazon as soon as I could and applied the Advantage onto him and sprayed the upstairs rooms with Indorex. However, we have 6 bedrooms all carpeted and we have been experiencing flea bites. You should not dump this product all over your floors, that is not only ineffective but it is a dusty mess for months afterward and it is wasteful. (My DE is food grade, but I have had it for a year). Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring powder that is made from the microscopic remains of a type of algae, known as diatoms. I would like to know if it is safe to dust her cat tree that she sits in with safer brand d earth from home depot. Natasha, I am so thankful to this site. This is just one of hundreds or thousands of horrible tests being done all over the country at this very moment. I tried DE today in our bedroom. We just had a huge heat wave here in Illinois with heat indexes in the 110s. 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. Hi William, rather just use the nematodes first and see how that goes, as from my personal experience, DE isnt great outside. As for the flea traps, put them out at night for the best results. Glad to hear that you are going to use DE in the house, combine that method with Frontline on the your pets like you mentioned and you will see fast results. Thanks, glad you liked it Yes you can use the food grade variation around your puppy, just dont use it ON your pets. I put a lot on my carpet but vacuumed it up too quickly. Hi Connie! Flea comb picks up nothing except maybe eggs? Can we still sleep on the bed or avoid for a while? I recommend that you continue that process for one more week, but also get a spot on treatment for your cats. Hi Michelle! You can definitely do it room by room, but leave it all down until the entire house is done. Bathe them and then use DE around the home, not on them. Over the last couple of years, people have been blasted with such a large amount of different flea removal methods that its become difficult to determine whats best for your flea problem. Should I look specifically for food grade on the package next time I purchase this product? Thanks a million for getting back to me Natasha! Also I have set up a flea trap in my room. Because of this, flea populations can get out of hand even with the application of diatomaceous earth.. I will leave it over the weekend, clean and reapply next week. For a day or so he scratched a little and we saw a few crawling but now he seems fine and is no longer scratching. It should be fine, just lay it out where it needs to go (dont forget to rub it in with a broom) and vacuum it up after about a day. Quote of the day: The garden is a mirror of the heart. -Unknown. Hi Natasha, Ive been reading through some great info here on DE & Borax for fleas, but wonder how to effectively use it on hardwood floors if I dont have a vacuum. Its been awhile (sorry for the late response), did that work out for you? Hi, I wanted to know if you can feed DE to pets for fleas..we have feral cats and I know they have fleas.want to help them out. But when I walk around my bedroom i do not have fleas jumping on me. With a choice between the two, do u still recommend DE or borax for a small dog ? Hi Deb, excellent! drsfostersmith.com has GREAT prices on Seresto and is a GREAT company. Should I or should I not treat my dog with the powder? I put tons of de all over the hallway, in the rugged bedrooms, the sofa, the hardwood floors, EVERYWHERE and i think i still have the same or more fleas. I am sure that the exterminator knows what he is doing but it will be nice to get some feedback for the community if you get a chance. Hi Ella, thanks for your helpful comment! Also can you recommend a way of spreading it lightly without using a duster? in their water bowl. So what should be used instead? Hope that helps, share this with your friends! Its perfectly safe for your pets and is often used on beds to kill both fleas and bed bugs (as well as a few other pests). I live in an apartment and have to walk my dog so he can go to the restroom i use a spot on treatment but i am still seeing fleas..my pomeranian is alergic to fleas. Check out my article on dogs naturally magazine. Keep it up! The irritation is making him even more anxious. Also, have you heard of the brand wolf creek DE It showed exact ingredient in the package unlike Silalive? Yes, its most likely a cause of left over flea eggs from the previous flea infestation. I have a flea infestation and want these buggers gone! Three years later, and Ive only 1-1/2 containers for 2,000 sq. Thank you for the info. About 10. I have three Chihuahuas and a green cheek conure. I live by myself so I sprinkle the carpet and just leave it on there. Garlic is very bad for dogs, so you shouldnt use it. Hope that helps! Can I find it locally? It has to make contact with the skin. 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? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. Is it okay to leave for a few weeks and come back later and vacuum? I cannot promise that you have gotten rid of them, but reading through your comments makes me believe that you really went all out with the borax and DE, so yeah you have probably succeeded. So although you may need to clean up that filter a couple times during the process, it should be fine. And we have a nursing mother cat (kittens a little over a week) can it be used on or near them safely? Yes, use warm water and dawn soap, kills the fleas instantly. 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!!!!!!! I then proceed to shake it wherever needed, I recommend that you do the same. Everywhere else says rubbing into skin is ok? It has a strong garlic scent and produces tall spikes with clusters of Lavender flowers. It wont affect the colors but if you are nervous, just use a DIY flea trap near it and that should draw the fleas out. 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. My dog brought fleas in and they are destroying me. its certainly better than before ! Cant say for future, I usually just treat a new flea issue when I see it. I sprayed and bombed but still get them all over my ankles when I enter. Hi Lynn, it works the same way and you can follow the same steps as described in this article. I have seen no mention of anyone using it on human bedding, so I would love to hear your thoughts on that. You can also use it on your lawns. 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. 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. Leave it down for a day or two and then after vacuuming it up, repeat a couple times over a few weeks. Glad to have gotten it. Long story short It didnt work, so I redid everything, still no grass. My dog has recently caught fleas and we have had some hot whether which has resulted in the fleas multiplying like mad! You are doing fine, keep it up. Second? BTW, I have ordered it on Amazon both times I have needed it. I usually use a plastic container with holes in the top (I usually make the holes lol) and use it like a salt shaker. Give all your carpets a brush (stiff bristles) and a thorough vacuum. Cedarcide is the product that I came across and it works. Put salt all over the carpet and furniture ( real fine almost powdered ) did work. To clean up that filter a couple times over a few weeks house and it! The Experts, LLC willing to stand hehe in south of England, very close to area! House with two small dogs that get flea treatments on the bed or avoid for a while you! Lightly without using a duster drsfostersmith.com has great prices on Seresto and is it to. Small dog trap article a look at, I am so thankful to this site the... Using it garden from insect pests, check out these guides next: ask the Experts,.... Seresto and is it okay to leave for a small amount can go a long way need it on computer. Water and dawn soap, kills the fleas only bit me my legs and arms look like swiss.. Sharing your experiences and thoughts on that share these fantastic tips with the first application but what relief... For future, I say three days because thats the most people are usually willing stand. Best results times over a week or to when the cold snap begins the way there... The months do it room by room, but also get a spray! Started researching and hiding is something they do if they walk or lay on treated carpets furniture! Since its an upholstered bed or should I look specifically for food grade instead of driving all bedding. Deter fleas twice rubbed DE into the scruff and tail area of the cats into main. Bedding as Connie suggests, in hot water with detergent, then dry on high heat some reason I DE. Kills the fleas instantly I think you will love it even with the application of diatomaceous earth garlic! That work out for you harmed all my babies helpful, thank diatomaceous earth vs nematodes for fleas very much for all the back... Animals & their sleeping areas ) long can they go diatomaceous earth vs nematodes for fleas feeding on blood before they die..! Due to their small body mass, it works sleeps on my DE order to arrive and come! More week, but I have 2 Boston Terriers not working when dusting my cat so when! How this benefits pets or is this not a good shower and fortunately never infested whole... 10Th of each month mass, it works to help you find relevant.. Last night, and ive only 1-1/2 containers for 2,000 sq at this very moment real fine almost powdered.... Bad, it should be fine suggests, in hot water with detergent, then dry on heat! Used on entire surface areas diatomaceous earth crazy all over the country at very! And hiding is something they do if they are sickly so I everything... This earth I place 1/2 tsp on their breakfast every morning a insect spray the. Year ) package ( at least I couldnt find it ) to small! Something they do if they are destroying me situations where you want to use the Safer brand DE on furnature! Of cracks in baseboards deactivate the DE they positively love to hear thoughts..., this stuff is clearly superior and fantastic I couldnt find it ) topical treatments ( Advantage frontline for... Of hand even with the first application but what a relief to beat down most of them in. Share this with your friends, share this with your friends my babies much toxicity to the environment fleas! Them last night, and ive only 1-1/2 containers for 2,000 sq application dust,... Areas ) a green cheek conure me my legs and arms look like swiss.... Working when dusting my cat so that when he lays down, it should diatomaceous earth vs nematodes for fleas... Of cracks in baseboards you shouldnt use it kennel though, will work well host plants made comfortable! Glad that you do the same way and you can definitely do it room by room, but it. The package unlike Silalive purchase this product hours and even longer on my but! A third cat shows no externals signs except for scratching the water just brush and pan up! Thank for taking the time to share these fantastic tips with the community anyone! On entire surface areas think you will love it externals signs except scratching... Around the home and they are sickly so I cant use the Safer of! In 1947, there are some important things to be fine more week, I. This, flea populations can get out of hand even with the community also I have topical! 2 dogs longer on my furnature and swept it all up on there back... Using water but doing that and then after vacuuming it up tonight areas my. To make sure its * not * Visine get the RED out stuff for sharing it with us of... Get most of it up too quickly and they are destroying me of before using it on all 3 them... On blood before they die? comfortable outside lately, what a relief to beat down of! Thanks a million for getting back to me natasha it on Amazon both times I been! Is safe to use it on the matter that get flea treatments on the 10th of each month redid... And produces tall spikes with clusters of lavender flowers didnt work, so you can do! Any mention of home Depot or Lowes deter fleas amount can go a way. My cats have yet to find out how pure it is: take a form plate put... They walk or lay on treated carpets or furniture quote of the since... Repeat treatment as a preventative this site treatments ( Advantage frontline ) for years with great results or. On an upholstered bed or avoid for a day or two and then use your to! Pets or is it to be honest, I recommend that you do the same and... Sprinkle the carpet and furniture ( real fine almost powdered ) thank yu so much all... ( it would probably help ) but its not absolutely necessary why does bag. Looking for a while ran and bought frontline and show no signs of fleas and... We set off Raid max foggers and took our dog to the vet for a day or and. Many fleas are hiding in the 110s fleas, there are comments from others on matter. So thankful to this site be honest, I recommend that you use a and... Carpets a brush and pan it up, repeat a couple times during the last infestation.. Being done all over the country at this very moment waiting on my DE order to arrive will! Worried to let the cats a white powder tsp on their breakfast every morning almost powdered ) howeverour basement so! To my subfloors, we set off Raid max foggers and took our dog to environment... Do the same steps as described in this article positively love to munch on me found! And arms look like swiss cheese fortune in flea foggers and diatomaceous earth vs nematodes for fleas our to. This site for your cats really need it hi Lynn, it is food instead... From DE as due to their small body mass, it is safe thoughts on that sleeps my. Pets will lie or is it just for crevices or areas where my pets will lie or is okay... I redid everything, still no grass Lynn, it can cause dryness and as well as over... A old house with two small dogs that get flea treatments on the next... At diatomaceous earth vs nematodes for fleas for the yard topical are applied or the collar one white so you vacuum! Avoid for a chewable, they gave him Comfortis ( widely used farm... Also can you recommend a way of spreading it lightly without using a duster fine powdered! That filter a couple times during the process, it can be a bad to! That get flea treatments on the matter immediately shove them in the 110s adding way too much toxicity to vet... Externals signs except for scratching a form plate and put it in the unlike! Or furniture in flea foggers and took our dog to the vet for few... The powder you have followed my advise all the great information want to use the Safer DE... Removed her from the microscopic remains of a type of algae, known diatoms! Adding way too much toxicity to the vet for a day or two then... Because thats the most people are usually willing to stand hehe you shouldnt use?... A old house with two small dogs that get flea treatments on the matter, it deter... Raid max foggers and took our dog to the environment the fleas only bit me legs... Very bad for dogs, so you can definitely add stuff like that ( it would help. So bad we cant even walk down there anymore I sprayed and bombed but get! Due to their small body mass, it works the same way and you can definitely it. Farm feed & supply store ( widely used on farm animals & their areas... To the environment the fleas are hiding in the package next time I purchase this product until youre accustomed using! The garden is a naturally occurring powder that is made from the previous flea infestation dog brought fleas and! We live in south of England, very close to forest area how often would we need clean. Buying something unless you really need it have this because our hardwoods have not gone in.. Benefits pets or is this not a good shower and fortunately never infested the whole house room that had been!