Diatomaceous Earth For Fleas

 It seems that the only way to kill bed bugs in Australia is through Diatomaceous Earth. The very name brings to mind an image of slimy worms that burrow into your pet's skin and draw all the dirt out of its fur, except for the insides of the ears. This substance is actually a fossilized diatomaceous earth (DE) that has been found in a number of locations in Australia. However, it is most commonly found in suburban areas such as Barwon Gap and Tallebudgera as well as suburbs of Melbourne, Australia.

The best way to apply diatomaceous earth for fleas is to work in small portions and carefully blend the powder into a dust form. Work the mixture into all those places that you see were there to be infested by fleas, then cover them with plastic. Seal up the plastic and let it dry. In about two weeks, you should be able to vacuum the areas clean.

So, logically, one could safely assume that Diatomaceous Earth is a traditional wives tale cure whose benefits have been only confirmed by word of mouth over the years. Still, as such, I would like to share with other pet owners some information about diatomaceous earth and how it may be used in conjunction with other pest control products to effectively eliminate bed bugs in your home. Like any other organic substance, there is always a potential problem when using DE in conjunction with other organic substances. As such, following are a few cautions that you should keep in mind when working with DE for flea control:

As with any organic substance, it is wise to thoroughly rinse any material that will come in contact with diatomaceous earth before applying it to your pet. For this reason, DE powder can be a slightly toxic substance if it comes in direct contact with human skin. When mixed with silica powder for example, it can release poisonous fumes. In order to make sure that no toxic fumes coming off from the diatomaceous earth that you use on your bedding, it is advisable to mix a small amount of diatomaceous earth with a little bit of water.

One thing to remember about using diatomaceous earth for fleas is that it is very flammable. If you are making a fire or heating up any sort of fuel, make sure that you are wearing fireproof gear so as to keep yourself safe from the powder's explosion. Even if you are not making a fire, it is a good idea to put the powder safety precautions on the same level as the food-grade diatomaceous earth. Keep in mind that this chemical compound is insoluble in water, so you can only use it as a dusting substance and never mix it with anything else.

Diatomaceous Earth for fleas works quite well as a food source as well as a pest control agent. It has been around for millions of years, so it has had plenty of time to adapt to our environment. Even if we haven't noticed yet, the chemicals that form the dust from this natural wonder are slowly weakening the roots of all kinds of insects. Dust from animals and plants alike also clogs their air passage, making it hard for them to breathe. Dust from human beings, on the other hand, provides moisture for insects and allows them to dry out. So by dusting with diatomaceous earth, we are keeping insects from living and thriving and from laying eggs.