Food Grade Diatomaceous earth will kill fleas, ticks, bed bugs and almost any other insect. If taken internally, it will also rid your dog of worms and parasites. It must be FOOD GRADE not the kind sold at pool supply companies.
You can dust it on your dog to kill fleas instantly, put it in your yard to treat it, and can also treat bedding and any other areas in the house.
I took in a dog that was on death row at a shelter to foster and he had ticks and fleas. We dusted his entire body with the Diatomaceous earth and within hours he was bug free. At the same time our 12 yr. old German Shepherd had bad worms and the Vet wanted him to take 3 type of medications that cost over $150. I started our GSD on D.E. (Diatomaceous Earth) and at 4 weeks his stool sample was clean and no signs of worms. The Vets office was shocked.
My husband and I also take it daily as 85% of people have parasites.
This site has a lot of information on using D.E. for both humans and pets. You can buy it anywhere as long as it is FOOD GRADE. I purchased PermaGuard D.E. as it was considered one of the best. I make no money from any of these sites.
Source: http://www.earthworkshealth.com/How-Diatomaceous-Earth-Works.php
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The writer contradicts himself by saying that to be effective, DE must remain dry. Our bodies are made up of about 60% water. If DE kills intestinal worms, its action inside the body must be different. I would like a further explanation.
Julia,
I don't see where I stated that D.E. must be dry to be effective. Please show me where you see this. Thank you.
You linked a website which says that DE must be dry to work as a biocide. It is correct. Wet DE clumps like flour and loses it mechanical biocidal properties. Furthermore, the site makes no mention of it being antiparasitic. I can find no scientific literature supporting its internal use for parasites.
From the website:
"Damp areas are a no no when trying to apply Diatomaceous Earth (Crawling Insect Control) as this NON-GMO powder needs to be dry to be effective against ANY crawling insect."
Unfortunately like many mainstream vets your vet was WRONG about garlic! You will get better advice from a holistic vet. Fresh garlic in the right amount is not deadly to your cat. Please see the attached article from holistic veterinarian Doctor Karen Becker. This is a small piece of her article "Fresh garlic can be given to dogs and cats to prevent internal as well as external parasites.
Diatomaceous earth is probably the best natural anti-parasitic medication. It is a natural pesticide that does not harm humans or pets. It is believed to kill insects, worms and parasites by dehydrating them. When used on ants, it usually takes approximately 20 minutes before they are all dead. One tablespoon of diatomaceous earth taken by an adult, once a day for seven days, is believed to be extremely effective for killing all parasites.
No. Research it. DE kills bugs that have an exoskeleton! It cuts them and they die. DE does nothing internally. DE works when it is dry. It is not a wormer.
Argh, here we go again. DE kills things with an exoskeleton. It must be dry to work. It is dangerous if inhaled. Be careful with it. Eating it dose nothing.
Keeping a little open container of plain old baking soda on a counter may also work - certain insects like to eat it but it dries them up.
This well-meaning article is misinformed. Diatomaceous earth works mechanically, not chemically. Basically, they're tiny absorbent glass shards that coat and cut into the exoskeleton of insects. First, it absorbs the natural protective oils on the insect. And the cuts allows internal moisture to escape. Both dehydrates the insect, causing it to die. Once wet, Diatomaceous earth clumps up like flour and will no longer injure the organism.
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I have used D.E. Since the 90s and it is most effective. To better explain, D.E. is fossilized algae shells that have a glass like effect (and drying effect) on bugs with a crusty outer coating as well as intestinal worms.
The dust itself is very bad to inhale, so I have found it best to mix it with water and spray throughout the house for ants, roaches, silverfish, etc., as well as on your garden veggies, etc. to get rid of the pests. When you spray, it targets the exact area, dries in place, and has the same effect.
In response to the comment about it staying dry, do not forget that it comes out of the water! Fossilized algae! It is an excellent remedy to help humans and animals become parasite free and healthy also riding your home of unwanted bugs.
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