Diatomaceous earth is a very powerful flea killer and preventative. It is also highly dangerous material if not handled properly.
Get Food Grade
There are several different types of diatomaceous earth you can purchase. You have the type for pools, for farming, and for food. Make doubly sure that the type you get is the food grade version
Do Not Apply Dry!
Never apply it dry. The powder is very fine. If you breathe it in, it will cause damage to your lungs. It is, after all, the glass skeletons of diatoms. This is why it works so well against fleas.
Always Apply With Water
Mix just one teaspoon in a standard size spray bottle. You don’t need much. The water turns murky when you shake it if you have enough of it mixed in. Spray this solution everywhere you think the fleas live and sleep. Spray your whole perimeter around the house focusing on points of entry.
Flea Dip
Most cats hate baths. If your cat is infested, however, you will need to give him a flea bath. You can wet him with the solution down to his skin and let it dry. You don’t want to rinse it off. Once it dries, the diatomaceous earth will remain and kill off all the fleas.
