D.E. flea treatment

Okay, so I am a slow learner! If you look to the left of the threads you will see, as you scroll down, all the words that are subjects of some of the threads – click on the word “fleas” and that will lead you to a lot of different threads about fleas and controlling/killing them. Hope that helps.

I’ve had positive results with it too, but a lengthy process, need a bit of patience.

I’ve seen big results within 3 or 4 days of beginning treatment, especially with really bad infestations, but you MUST stick with the two weeks to really see good results.

And when I say to be generous with the environmental treatment, I mean it should really look like a flour bomb exploded in your house or apartment – especially if you have carpeting or upholstered furniture! If you sleep on a mattress or futon, you’ll need to treat it before putting a cover or sheet on. Anywhere the pet habitually sleeps should either be coated thickly or the bedding should be put through the wash on hot (and dried on high). Everything should feel a bit dusty or higher-friction than previously.

You can vacuum, sweep, whatever in a couple of weeks. But in the meantime, your pet should get a bit more DE every couple of days (including the belly, sides, under the jaw, tail, armpits, etc.).

It’s not an instantaneous way to kill fleas, larvae, or their eggs. But it’s very effective, non-toxic, and impossible for fleas to develop resistance to.

I once caught a flea and put it in a jar with some DE in it. It was dead within half an hour. Once it was completely covered in the DE it couldnt really move at all, so I’m convinced that you need a high level of exposure to the DE in order to kill them. Works like a charm though. I did my whole house a few months ago, and I havent seen a bug of any shape or form since then in my house.

I used it & it worked great!! I have 8 kits inside so I needed something that would work & wasn’t toxic. I only dusted the carpets & lightly dusted the cats. I also left it in the carpets for a good week & a half. I hated not being able to vacuum but, it was crucial that it be left on long enuf to do it’s stuff.

I did have 1 minor reaction w/one kit. I’m sure that there is a percentage/ratio that has to be considered w/any product you use like that. My Winnie ended up w/a slight congestion problem. I vacuumed out the room she’s in the most & kept her away from the rest of the dusting. She’s fine now & as flea-free as the rest of them.

I never fed it to them b cuz I’ve never been sure of what amt. I should give them.

The DE also works great outside to keep the ants away from the food dishes. The ants can be quite fearless in summertime here. Now they stay away & the outside kits can eat in peace.

Here’s a chat/link for you:

http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/45910