

Diatomaceous earth was discovered between 1836-1837, while drilling a well in Germany. At the time it was thought to be a type of limestone. Its hard and porous characteristics make it a popular filtering agent in several different filtration processes. It’s often used to filter drinking water, swimming pools, and fish tanks to name a few. An increasingly popular use of diatomaceous earth is in relation to agriculture. Used as an insecticide and pesticide, its sharp characteristics (silica) make it effective in eradicating pests, working from the inside out to slice through their exoskeletons.

Step 1:
Find the areas around your house that your pet inhabits (beds, kennels, or a favorite pillow or rug).Step 2:
Vacuum this area. This helps collect any flea eggs that might be lying around; dispersing those eggs before you apply the DE is essential as flea eggs aren't affected by DE until after they hatch.Step 3:
After vacuuming, and making sure the area is DRY, begin sprinkling DE onto the designated area.Step 4:
After 3 days, vacuum the area dusted with the DE to collect any dead fleas, eggs, larvae, and pupae, to stop the cycle.Step 5:
Bathe your pet thoroughly. Diatomaceous earth is very astringent. A soap-free or moisturizing cleanser is best.Step 6:
After bathing, comb your pet with a flea comb with narrow teeth to help rid your pet of fleas.Step 7:
