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Earthworks Health would like our customers and visitors to know how to use diatomaeous earth for ticks. Ticks are known to pass disease so its best to use something effective to kill them. Diatomaceous Earth for Ticks When discussing tick control and tick treatment, it's common for many of us to divert our attention away, reluctant to confront the potential horrors of a tick infestation. Simply put, these bloodsucking parasitic arachnids can turn the warm season into a dreadful experience for many. The current market offers various products that claim to be effective at keeping ticks at bay, yet some are so toxic that allowing dogs and cats or children to play around them becomes a risky proposition. Certain insecticides in powdered form, while designed to eliminate ticks, pose a threat to the well-being of your loved ones if not handled with extreme care. As spring approaches, it becomes crucial to equip yourselves with the right information to repel and prevent ticks from infiltrating your home and the surrounding areas, all without resorting to the use of insecticidal poisons. This knowledge is particularly essential in areas with tall grasses and brushes where ticks often lurk, emphasizing the need for a safe and effective tick control strategy. Choose crawling insect control diatomaceous earth for flea and tick treatment, for a safe and effective weapon against ticks. Diatomaceous earth kills fleas, ticks, and other crawling insects, including ants, by dehydrating insects to death. The sharp edges in DE will polish away the waxy coating of any insect after it crawls through it. Over time the waxy coating is compromised and the body fluids are sucked out causing the tick to dehydrate and die. Diatomaceous earth DE is one of the best natural remedies for pest control and is a natural flea and tick control, even in small amounts. How to Identify a Tick Ticks are roughly the size of a sunflower seed and have 8 legs they use to crawl and hang on fur or clothing. Some say they resemble a small spider with a fat body. Ticks are arachnids so that makes sense. Some are brown, some are red, and some are all black just depending on the area or state you are currently in. Wooded areas, brush, lawns, shelter belts, are all places where ticks can hide waiting to start leaching blood from animals or humans. What do Tick Bites Look and Feel like? Tick bites are commonly not dangerous and leave just a simple red puncture mark where they were attached to your skin. However, some people and pets are allergic to the bite and some ticks even carry harmful diseases that could be life threatening if not treated properly. In most common cases you will have a red mark and little irritation where the tick bit you. Give your body time to heal and it will gone in no time. When a person has an allergic reaction to the bite they will experience pain, burning, and swelling at the site. Other symptoms may include a rash or blisters at the site and in some severe cases, shortness of breath. Tick Behavior & Life Cycle Ticks are found all over the United States. Of the many tick species, many live in the wild, feeding only on animals. Some common species inhabit our homes and feed on us and our pets. The tick life cycle consists of four stages. Tick adults lay eggs. Newly-hatched ticks, known as larvae, grow into nymphs and later become adult ticks. Larvae, nymphs, and adult females all feed on blood. If a host is infected with a tick-borne disease, it can infect the tick, which may pass the disease to its next host. How to Apply Diatomaceous Earth For Ticks Most tick infestations start in your home when a tick attaches themselves to a pet or yourself. Ticks then either attach themselves to your skin or they may fall off and slowly scurry to a hiding place. As of late, a disease called Lyme has made its way into mainstream news and deer ticks and other ticks are known to carry this debilitating disease. Many of us have a large tick population in our yards and it’s troublesome to send your kids or pets outside anymore. Who wants 15 ticks on your dog after spending an hour outside? Nobody, and the fact that those ticks can get into the house, yuck! Really, there is no way to rid every tick from your yard. They are so invasive that you would have to make it look like a bakery exploded in your yard by applying diatomaceous earth for ticks to every square inch or you could simply remove the foliage and grass completely. Both of those options are not practical so we will give you some tips and tricks when using diatomaceous earth to rid ticks from your yard. We highly recommend our crawling insect control bundles . Lets take a look at how to apply this natural solution for ticks to help with protecting your pets! Indoor Application Instructions Step 1: Cleanliness is the most important step here and needs to happen before you apply diatomaceous earth. These little bloodsuckers can hide in furniture, stored clothes, rugs, drapes, for very long periods of time. So get out your vacuum and start vacuuming your furniture, fabrics, rugs, and wash all clothes on the highest heat setting possible and dry on the highest heat setting when you can. This method sucks up many ticks hidden there. Going that extra mile by moving furniture and appliances to get to those places is a must! This cleaning again is essential in your battle to rid them! Step 2: We recommend you apply your diatomaceous earth for ticks to where the carpet or flooring meets the baseboard or wall. We also suggest that you apply to entryways to your home like window and door frames. Apply to and in furniture, rugs, fabrics, and drapes. Please apply in a light and visible fashion and in a dry area. Step 3: Leave application down on those locations for 7 days and then vacuum the application up. Please note that a shop vac will work better as a normal vacuum may become troublesome if you vacuum too much at once. Wash the drapes or fabrics that you can again. Step 4: Repeat steps 1-3 until the problems gone! *Please note that diatomaceous earth can be used in conjunction with essential oils like oregano oil, thyme and citronella, and clove bud .* Outdoor Application Instructions Step 1: Ticks hitch a ride with animals and rodents so be sure to mark locations where you may have seen rodents or animals like deer, rabbits, or squirrels. These locations could be buildings next to your home, groups of trees, piles of wood, compost piles, sheds, barns, unattached garage, and anything else you built around your home. You may want to clean these areas if they have any debris. If you find holes or indentations in the ground, fill them back in. Level them off with your yard grounds. Like you see below, unstack and restack your wood to free any ticks in the woodpile. Step 2: Leaf litter you find during the beginning is a hot spot for tick activity and let me tell you, they love to hang out at this location. Be sure you rake up all that dead leaf material and dispose of it well away from your home and yard. Keep the ticks from mating and increasing the population. Keep your grass cut and trim those hedge bushes to keep them away from there also. Step 3: According to the CDC, it is very wise to form a 3-foot wide barrier of wood chips or gravel between lawns and wooded areas (Groups of trees) to diminish tick migration into your area. Be sure to cut your lawn regularly and keep any swing sets, decks, or patios as far away from the edge of the trees or wooded area as possible. At least 8 feet away! Construct a fence around your property to keep out unwanted rodents from populating in your yard and increasing tick populations. Also clean trash, compost piles, and undisturbed areas. Keep rodents from nesting and giving you a tick headache! Step 4: Be sure to apply diatomaceous earth for ticks to the outside foundation of your home, any unattached buildings, and around wood piles, compost piles, and anything that is considered clutter that you are not able to move off your property. Apply a light and visible application to your pets fur coat and skin is a wise idea also. Do this 1-2 times a month during tick season and every time a rain washes the application away. 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Let the soil dry for a day and then sprinkle diatomaceous earth over the top layer of the soil. Doing this will kill any adult fungus gnats that want to emerge out of the soil. Diatomaceous Earth For Fungus Gnats Controlling fungus gnat problem is important as fungus gnats not only feed on the plant but also feed on the roots and root hairs in the soil. Although, they are weak fliers, in numbers they can do lots of damage to even indoor plants in a short period of time. Fungus gnats are commonly found in greenhouse operations, potted house plants, varieties of potted plants, and outdoor gardens where its moist and humid from watering plants. Luckily, we give some great tips on fungus gnat pest control. Lets find out about diatomaceous earth for fungus gnats. Diatomaceous earth is the fossilized remains of diatoms. It is white in color and is 100% pure without any additives or chemicals. How to Identify a Fungus Gnat Fungus Gnats resemble soft bodied mosquitos with long legs that are dark in color when adults. Fungus Gnats increase in population around the warmer seasons as they are born in the potting soil purchased by consumers. Adults fungus gnats have wings that are in a Y-shape. They tend to hop when on soil or on plants as they are weak fliers. Fungus gnat larvae are 8mm in length and are transparent with a tell tale shiny black head on them. Best way to know for sure if you have fungus gnats is to set up sticky traps that you can find here at arbico organics. Life Cycle & Behavior of Fungus Gnats The Life Cycle and behavior of fungus gnats comes down to 4 parts. These parts start as an egg in the soil, larvae, pupa, and finally the adult that starts the life cycle over by laying eggs in the soil. Please note, all these stages of a fungus gnat love moist soil. The larvae does the majority of the damage as they stay under the soil to feed on fungi, roots, and root hairs. This causes a systemic reaction with the potted plant and with dwindle its health. Each part of the life cycle is only a few days so it is common to have a fungus gnat infestation with all 4 stages of life. Adult gnats will lay eggs on the sub surface of the soil mix or potting mix. These eggs hatch and the larvae come out to feed on the roots of your plant. From there the pupa emerges and continues to feed. Finally the adult comes out of the soil surface to mate and feed on soft plant tissue. How to Use Diatomaceous Earth to Kill Fungus Gnats Before we learn how to use food grade diatomaceous earth to kill fungus gnats we first need to understand that fungus gnats are little more pesky than common garden insects. Fungus gnats primarily cause damage to the root zone and root hairs of your plant, where organic matter is high. We want to kill fungus gnat larvae and the pupae. This solution also helps to combat adult fungus gnats as well before they can reach the top of the soil to lay eggs. Below we have provided instructions on how to combat fungus gnats indoors. Now, Lets get down to brass tax. Step 1: The very first thing to do when combating fungus gnats is clean up dead leaf material and also any standing water. Whether you have a tent and are growing plants or houseplants...chances are there is some standing water around. Fungus gnats are very common in plants that are overwatered. So before you think to dump a whole gallon of water on the plant, don't do it. Step 2: Gather 3% hydrogen peroxide, gloves, water, yellow sticky traps , and food grade de, diatomaceous earth . Step 3: Made a solution of 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 3 parts of water. Add 3 Tablespoons of Diatomaceous earth de to the solution. We want you to make this mixture with 2 cups of liquid. We are kind of killing two birds with one stone here. On one side the hydrogen peroxide will help to eliminate the fungi, mold, and moist environment in the soil. On the other hand you are adding diatomaceous earth to the soil. Diatomaceous earth helps to space out compacted soil and help the roots breathe better. When we kill the food source of the l arvae stage of the fungus gnat, they will be cutoff and die. When applying the solution, be sure to water slowly and just up to the point where you get runoff at the bottom of the pot. Step 4: Let the soil dry for a day and then sprinkle diatomaceous earth over the top layer of the soil. Doing this will kill any adult fungus gnats that want to emerge out of the soil. We want to be sure that if the hydrogen peroxide and diatomaceous earth drench did not get them all, the application of dry diatomaceous earth will ensure a total kill. Step 5: Lightly and just visibly, apply dry diatomaceous earth to the plant itself making sure to get the undersides and topsides of the leaves of the plant. You may Step 6: Apply the sticky traps to the area around your plant to catch any adult fungus gnats before they can mate. These come in handy. Make a mixture of 1 part food grade apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish soap to a bowl. Really you only need a couple inches inside the bowl. The fungus gnats we be attracted to the sugar mixture and fly into it. Once they do that, the ACV and dish soap will prevent them from moving properly and effectively killing them. Step 7: Repeat steps 1-6 until the problem has been solved. In most cases, a fungus gnat infestation is eliminated after a weeks worth of time. After a few days you will notice the population dwindling significantly. Results really depend on the severity of the infestation. The process may take a week longer if it is really bad. Use all materials as instructed and remember to keep your growing area clean and free of standing water to help prevent further problems. *This product can be used in conjunction with neem oil and mosquito bits and mosquito dunks products. Be sure to follow all manufacturer instructions when using neem oil. 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While its mainstream applications like health benefits are impressive, this blog post delves into some lesser-known, unconventional uses for diatomaceous eart Diatomaceous Earth Uses for the New Year The new year brings an opportunity to refresh and reset, not just for yourself but for your home and environment. Food grade diatomaceous...

Discover the natural solution to boxelder bug infestations with diatomaceous earth. Learn how to use diatomaceous earth effectively for controlling boxelder bugs in and around your home. Say goodbye to pests without compromising on safety and explore the power of diatomaceous earth today Diatomaceous Earth For Boxelder Bugs Diatomaceous Earth (DE) has gained popularity as a versatile and effective solution for pest control, and one pest in particular that it has proven effective against is the boxelder bug (Boisea trivittata) and fall boxelder bugs. These small, reddish-brown insects are known to be a nuisance, especially in the fall when they seek shelter in homes, living spaces, and other structures. In this article, we will explore the characteristics of boxelder bugs, the challenges they pose, and how diatomaceous earth can be utilized as a natural and non-toxic and effective way to prevent them to get rid of boxelder bugs. Understanding Boxelder Bugs Boxelder bugs are common pests in North America, particularly in the western and eastern regions. They feed on boxelder trees (Acer negundo), but they can also be found on maple and ash trees in large groups. During the warmer months, boxelder bugs thrive outdoors, feeding on seeds, flowers, and other plant materials. However, as temperatures drop in the fall, they seek shelter in protected areas, often invading homes, sheds, and other structures in large numbers. Understanding the life cycle of the boxelder bug (Boisea trivittata) is crucial for effective pest control measures, including the use of diatomaceous earth. Boxelder bugs undergo a simple metamorphosis consisting of three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. Egg Stage: Boxelder bugs typically lay their eggs in early spring, often on the bark of female boxelder trees (Acer negundo), but they may also choose other suitable host trees like maple and ash. The eggs are small, barrel-shaped, and have a creamy to light yellow color. They are laid in clusters and are often found on the sunny side of the tree trunk or on nearby structures. Nymph Stage: Once the eggs hatch, the emerging nymphs go through several molts before reaching adulthood. There are five nymphal instars in total. Nymphs resemble adults in shape but are smaller and lack wings. They are initially red, turning more towards a darker shade as they molt and progress through the instars. During the nymphal stage, boxelder bugs primarily feed on the sap of host trees, developing and growing in size with each molt. Adult Stage: Boxelder bugs reach adulthood in late spring or early summer after completing their final molt. At this stage, they develop fully functional wings, enabling them to disperse over longer distances. Adult boxelder bugs are approximately half an inch in length and display distinctive reddish-brown coloring with narrow, elongated bodies. They have prominent wing veins, creating a unique X-shaped pattern on their backs. During the warmer months, adult boxelder bugs are attracted to the sap of host trees and other plants. However, as temperatures drop in the fall, they begin seeking shelter to overwinter. Overwintering: Overwintering is a crucial aspect of the boxelder bug life cycle. In the fall, adults gather in large numbers on the sunny sides of buildings, houses, and other structures, seeking sheltered locations to hibernate during the colder months. This behavior often leads to a large number of boxelder bugs in homes, as boxelder bugs find their way into cracks, crevices, and other entry points. They remain dormant during the winter, emerging when temperatures rise in the spring to resume their life cycle. Understanding the life cycle of boxelder bugs provides insight into the timing and patterns of their activities. By targeting specific stages of their development, such as the nymphal stage when they are most vulnerable, pest control methods like diatomaceous earth can be strategically applied to disrupt the life cycle and reduce infestation risks. Incorporating this knowledge into your pest management approach enhances the effectiveness of natural and non-toxic solutions like diatomaceous earth in controlling boxelder bugs. A Natural Solution to Boxelder Bug Infestations While boxelder bugs are generally harmless to humans and do not cause structural damage to buildings, their presence can be a significant annoyance. When they enter homes, they can stain surfaces with their excrement, emit a foul odor when crushed, and create an overall unpleasant living environment. Traditional chemical insecticides may be effective, but they come with their own set of concerns, including potential health risks for humans, pets, and the environment. Diatomaceous earth is a natural fine powder derived from the fossilized remains of microscopic aquatic organisms called diatoms. It is rich in silica and has a unique structure that makes it an effective insecticide. The sharp edges of diatomaceous earth particles are abrasive to the exoskeletons of insects, causing them to dehydrate and die. Unlike chemical pesticides, DE is non-toxic to humans and pets, making it a safer alternative for indoor use to prevent boxelder bugs. How to Apply Diatomaceous Earth For Boxelder Bugs To utilize diatomaceous earth for controlling boxelder bugs, follow these steps: Identify Infested Areas: Like with the stink bug, determine where boxelder bugs are entering your home or where they are congregating. Common entry points include windows, doors, and cracks in walls. Seal entry points from the outside and inside to help prevent them from entering your home. Apply Diatomaceous Earth: Sprinkle a thin layer of diatomaceous earth in the areas where boxelder bugs are present or along their likely paths of travel. Focus on entry points and areas with high insect activity. Reapply as Needed: DE is effective as long as it remains dry. Reapply after rain or if you notice the powder has been disturbed or removed. It's a good idea to reapply every few weeks during peak boxelder bug season. Use your vacuum cleaner and suck those dead bugs up! Please empty or dispose of the vacuum bag when done! Consider Outdoor Application: If boxelder bugs are a persistent problem outdoors, you can apply diatomaceous earth by mixing DE and soapy water in a spray bottle and apply directly to the surfaces of boxelder trees or areas where the bugs congregate. This can help reduce their numbers before they invade your home. What Diatomaceous Earth Do I Use to Kill Boxelder Bugs There are very few items that you really need to get the job done. For starters we recommend these two bundles below. The crawling insect control diatomaceous earth shares the exact composition of the food grade de, but contains an EPA label to register it as a legal pesticide. Without absorbing the us food drug administration, we are forced to ensure labeling requirements are followed as set forth by the governing bodies of the EPA and FDA. Our JT Eaton Red Insecticide Duster works well to get the product in cracks and crevices and hard to reach areas. The Diatomaceous Earth Dispenser helps you apply evenly without the worry of missing a spot, making the application too thick, or preventing an easy chore when you clean up diatomaceous earth. You may also use a mixture of a tablespoon of dish soap mixed with 1/2 gallon of water. Spray the boxelder bugs to help break down their exoskeleton. Small Crawling Insect Control Diatomaceous Earth Bundle $39.75 Price 5% Off Buying 2 View Details Large Crawling Insect Control Diatomaceous Earth Bundle $124.50 Price View Details Natural Boxelder Bug Control Boxelder bugs, scientifically known as Boisea trivittata, can be a persistent nuisance for homeowners, especially during the fall when they seek shelter in warm spaces. While these insects are generally harmless to humans, their presence in large numbers can be unsettling. Rather than resorting to chemical insecticides, consider a natural and eco-friendly solution. In this blog post, we'll explore what boxelder bugs are, the benefits of using Diatomaceous Earth, and how to e

We break down and answer many of the most frequently asked questions about diatomaceous earth and its uses in the home, personal use, pest control, and with animals. Frequently Asked Questions About Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Ordering, Shipping, Returns About Our Diatomaceous Earth Diatomaceous Earth for Insect Control Diatomaceous Earth for Pets and Livestock Diatomaceous Earth for Skin Care and Personal Use Diatomaceous Earth Household Uses Diatomaceous Earth Garden Uses 01 How do I order online with you? To order online from us: 1. Please navigate to our shop page . 2. From our shop page you will see our full list of items for sale. 3. You may click on whatever item you wish to read further details from there. 4. When you decide you want to add that item to your cart, please hit the add to cart option. 5. After adding products to your cart, the cart will appear with your subtotal. 6. Select to view your cart by selecting the view cart option. 7. From there you may select the checkout option to complete your payment. 02 Where does Earthworks Health ship to? We ship to all 50 states of the United States, however, customers from Alaska and Hawaii do not have the option to complete checkout and have orders shipped to them from the website. We ask any customers from Hawaii and Alaska to give us a call directly to complete their order. The number to call is toll-free: 1-800-228-5836. From there we can help you place an order over the phone. We do not ship internationally, so sorry for the inconvenience! 03 How long before I receive my order? Once you place an order with us either online or over the phone we usually can get the order out the same day (if the order is placed before 12pm) or the next business day. Transit times are an average of 3-5 business days whether we ship with the USPS or FedEx. If placing an order online, be assured that we will upload tracking when we ship so you can keep track of it. The same goes for over-the-phone orders as long as you provide us with an email. 04 Can I and how can I return an order? Yes, we accept returns within 30 days of the purchase. If for some reason we messed up your order we will send you a paid return label with either USPS or FedEx for you to return back to us for a refund. If this is just something you want to return because you decided you don't want it, that would be on you to return to us for a refund. We ask that you contact us or email us to request a return and to start the process. Our email is info@earthworkhealth.com and our toll-free number is 1-800-228-5836. Our return address for USPS is: Earthworks Health PO BOX 1562 Norfolk, NE 68701 For Fedex or UPS: Earthworks Health 2100 N 13th ST Norfolk, NE 68701 05 Can I contact Earthworks Health directly to place an order? Yes, you can contact us directly to place an order for our food grade diatomaceous earth and all other products we sell, by calling 1-800-228-5836. If you do not reach us immediately, please leave a message for Andrew, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 06 Where is Earthworks Health located? Earthworks Health is located in the great state of Nebraska! Earthworks Health 2100 N 13th ST Norfolk, NE 68701 07 What are your hours of operation? We are open M-F 8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm CST. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday and major holidays Thanksgiving, Christmas, Labor Day, and Independence Day.

Safe for pets and children, diatomaceous earth works to kill garden pests by dehydrating soft bodied insects to death on a microscopic level. Diatomaceous Earth For Plants Our diatomaceous earth crawling insect killer kills, cockroaches, fleas, ants, bed bugs, centipedes, crickets, and other crawling insects. The powder is one of the best natural pest control methods, compared to using chemical pesticides for controlling pests. This isn't diatomaceous earth for pool filters, diatomaceous earth in the garden is for plant care and soil health! Safe for pets and children, diatomaceous earth works to kill garden pests by dehydrating soft bodied insects to death on a microscopic level. Now this action does not interfere with any growth cycle of the plant and does not adjust the PH of soil if it gets washed into it. You simply apply a visible application to the plants and/or ground to get rid of pest infestations. Try to find a few days of dry weather at least and leave it without disturbing it. I tend to do this 2-3 times a month during the growing cycle. This seems to control squash beetles and other crawling insects well for us here in Nebraska. While limiting harmful insects in your garden, be sure to avoid applying in excess as diatomaceous earth does not discriminate between pests and beneficial insects. Food grade diatomaceous earth, also called diatomite, diatomaceous earth de, or food grade de, is a naturally occurring, single celled organism remains of diatoms. The crushed shells of the fossilized remains of these aquatic organisms. With this dust, insects that come in contact or ingest this powder die within 48 hours of dehydration. For added pest control for insect pests like spider mites, mix 1 cup of diatomaceous earth to one gallon water and spray onto plants. Be sure to get the tops and bottoms of leaves just to the point of run off. Once it dries, it will leave a film of diatomaceous earth, safe for pets, but deadly to spider mites and other smaller crawling insect pests. How to Apply Diatomaceous Earth to Kill Garden Insects Firstly, all you need is Crawling Insect Control Diatomaceous Earth, and either an inexpensive JT Eaton Red Insecticide Duster or the more heavy duty Dustin-Mizer Powder Duster to be pest free. For very large agricultural applications and others approved for organic production, most customers go for our diatomaceous earth bundle deals to get maximum savings to kill those pesky insects in organic gardens. For applying diatomaceous earth to kill garden insects, use a duster and cover entire plant, applying to both the top and bottoms of leaves. Crawling Insect Control Diatomaceous Earth will need reapplication after a heavy rain. Applies best when there is dew or after a light rain. It is a long lasting, effective powder as long as it is visible and dry. Be sure to avoid other types of de like filter or pool grade DE as they contain toxic substances and is not suited for pest control. Diatomaceous earth can also be used in conjunction with other pest control methods like neem oil or insecticidal soaps. One of the benefits of diatomaceous earth is you can side dress plants or form a circle, as a barrier, around the base of the plant. Insects cannot build up resistance or immunity to diatomaceous earth as they do with chemicals. Wear a dust mask when applying large amounts. Otherwise, just avoid direct inhalation into your respiratory system with using baby powder or any fine powder. Diatomaceous Earth can be used in the garden and can also be used within your home for fleas. With fleas, thoroughly treat floor and bedding. Our customers also state with fleas, thoroughly treat surrounding cracks and crevices, baseboards, carpeting, and wherever fleas are suspected. Check out our page on how to use diatomaceous earth for fleas . 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Did you know you can use diatomaceous earth for lice? This organic alternative is perfect for killing lice in your household and on yourself or children. Diatomaceous Earth For Lice Chances are that you or someone in your family has gotten head lice before. It itches and leaves your hair and scalp littered with lice. The CDC has estimated that about 6-12 million cases of head lice happen in the United States every year. Now imagine the amount of pesticide being used to treat head lice. We have a chemical free control method that is safe and effective at stopping the problem. On this page we will discuss lice in general and also talk about how to use one of the best natural products, diatomaceous earth for lice treatment. How to Identify Lice Adult lice are about the size and shape of a sesame seed, have six legs, two antenna, and are translucent or light to dark-reddish brown. Lice are easy to identify, you just need a little magnification beings they are so small. You’re most likely to find lice along the nape of the neck, the hairline, or around the ears. They do cling onto hair and will move away from light if exposed to it. Stuffed animals are a breeding ground for lice and be sure you check that area as well. What do Lice Bites Look & Feel Like? Lice can cause a few symptoms but is found a majority of the time around the neck, scalp, and ears. Most commonly, many with head lice will develop swollen, itchy, and painful cyst like bumps on the scalp, ears, or neck around the scalp. These cysts are caused by having an allergic reaction to Lice saliva. Some people and even pets will develop a red rash around the beck or ears. Some may experience a rash on the entire scalp. Be prepared to experience itching and irritated skin on the areas where lice are feeding. Lice Behavior & Life Cycle The life cycle of lice occur in three stages across a few weeks. They hatch from their eggs to become nymphs and then become adults. Doctors call head lice eggs nits. They are small, are 0.8 to 0.3 millimeters (mm) in size, and appear as oval- or teardrop-shaped eggs. Their color may range from white, yellow, tan, or brown, so they may be hard to see. Nits take 6–9 days to hatch. They need the warmth of the scalp for incubation, but if they become dislodged from the hair, they will most likely die before they hatch. Baby lice or larvae are called nymphs. They look like miniature adult lice, about the size of a pinhead, or 1.1–1.3 mm. They crawl to the scalp to feed on blood daily. Nymphs molt three times over the course of 10 days to finally become an adult louse. An adult louse develops from the third molt, and it is darker in color, ranging from tan to grayish-white to brown. They are around the size of a sesame seed, or 2–3 mm. Females are usually larger than males. They need to have blood meals several times a day and can live up to 30 days on a person’s head. However, a louse can only survive up to 2 days off the host and die from lack of food and optimal temperature. How to Apply Diatomaceous Earth to Kill Lice Whether it be you or your children that acquire head lice, its embarrassing and not fun to deal with lice. Having to go to the doctor with a head full of lice while trying to keep the infected away from places where people sit and people in general is enough for a parent to look for an alternative. In comes diatomaceous earth! Diatomaceous earth de will kill head lice by dehydrating them to death. Just need a few supplies and a few days of time to get rid of them. Lets take a look at how to apply food grade diatomaceous earth to kill lice. Step 1 : Gather 1 cup of diatomaceous earth, one old t-shirt with no holes, gloves, tea tree oil, and a wet paper towel or wash rag. Step 2 : Place 2-3 drops of tea tree oil in the 1 cup of diatomaceous earth, mix well and set aside. Step 3 : Use the t-shirt, cut some of the body off if you wish but not necessary. Place the t-shirt (now looks like a tube) on your head with the bottom seam (collar) on your forehead. Put on your gloves and grab a handful of diatomaceous earth. The open part of the shirt should expose the scalp and you will rub the diatomaceous earth all over the hair and down to the scalp as best as you can to coat the entire scalp and hair area. Get behind your ears and on the nape of your neck. Once applied, you will tie the open part of the shirt into a knot to seal your scalp. Tuck in any ends and you have what looks like a turban . It is ideal to leave the application on your scalp for 24 hours. Once the time is up, please remove the turban and wash your hair. Step 4 : Repeat steps 1-3 for 1 week (7 Days) or until the lice infestation is destroyed. Step 5 : Lice can live off a host for 2 days before dieing. It would be wise to apply a thin but visible application of diatomaceous earth on furniture and places where the infected have been sitting or sleeping. Leave application on those areas for 2 days and then clean with your vacuum. Be sure to treat all bedding, stuffed animals, clothes, etc in hot water in your washer and the highest heat setting for your dryer. Be sure to use a lice comb frequently everyday. Using Diatomaceous Earth for Feral Cats Caring for feral cats presents a unique set of challenges. These independent, untamed animals often live in colonies outdoors. They... Is Diatomaceous Earth Safe For Puppies and Kittens? Puppies and kittens are delicate, with developing immune systems and sensitive skin. As pet owners look for natural alternatives to chemical flea treatments and dewormers , diatomaceous earth (DE) and diatomaceous earth products have gained popularity. But is it safe for young pets and how does diatomaceous earth work? The answer depends on how it is used. 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Diatomaceous Earth for ants is so effective, I wouldn't use another product in its place for indoor and outdoor ants. Because it is an organic option instead of harming your pets, kids, and yourselves using expensive chemicals. Diatomaceous Earth For Ants Being one of the most common insects that invade the home, it will make some folks prepare for warmer weather. When they may want to come inside your home or when they have entered the home, looking for food, is when you want to have diatomaceous earth applied as a preventative measure. They can be a nuisance for the single family home all the way up to become a problem. Diatomaceous Earth for ants is so effective, I wouldn't use another product in its place for indoor and outdoor ants. Because it is an organic option instead of harming your pets, kids, and yourselves using expensive chemicals. As long as the product stays dry it will outlast any residual effect pesticides have. Plus this product kills by a physical action and not a chemical so there is no way for the ant colony to become immune to it. Diatomaceous earth works 100% effectively as an insect killer as long as you are applying it correctly in the area where ants are noticeable and the ant actually comes into contact with it. Diatomaceous earth is commonly referred to as a mechanical insecticide that is super effective against ants, bed bugs, roaches, and any other crawling insect with an exoskeleton. Diatomaceous earth or also called diatomaceous earth de is the naturally occurring, fossilized remains of single celled aquatic organisms called diatoms. Even as simple as applied de to the entry points of the home will add much needed protection from these insects. Ant trails are easily spotted, just follow them to see where they are coming from and apply this product to get rid of ants, even carpenter ants. Fire ants also have trouble moving through this fine powder without being harmed. Pest control is made easy because of the nature of the sharp edges of diatomaceous earth. The particles damages the exoskeleton of the ant and will dehydrate it the more it moves. For effective ant control be sure to use diatomaceous earth and be sure you are not using the filter grade pool grade version as that is only used for filtration purposes. For more analysis, be sure to check out our blog section for post named, does diatomaceous earth repel ants? How to Identify an Ant Ants can range in size from 1/16" - 1/2" long depending on the species and depending on the job it has in the colony. Ants can vary in color from black to grey to reddish. Common household ants in the United States are the small sugar ant (crazy ant) and the red ant. Ants have 8 long legs and two antennae. Ant Behavior & Life Cycle Ants have a very short life span. It depends on the species, but an average worker ant usually lives between 4 – 12 months. Some only live 1 month, while others can live for years (especially queen ants, which can live as long as 15 years). Ants start as an egg that is laid from the queen ant and are taken care of by the female worker ants. This stage lasts 7-14 days and are taken After the egg hatches a larvae emerges and again the female workers bring it food so it can grow. This stage lasts about 6-12 days. The ant will eventually use metamorphosis to change itself into the pupa stage. The pupa stage is when the any spins a cocoon around itself to grow further. This stage lasts 9-30 days. The adult ant is the final stage of the any life cycle and are separated by drones (female workers) and males. Ants live to serve their queen and female worker ants do nothing by work while being sterile. Male ants do not do work in the colony but rather are there for reproduction and quickly die after mating. How to Apply Diatomaceous Earth to Kill Ants Over the years we have learned that ants really are in every state as we have heard from thousands of customers regarding ant infestations. Many people use those poison traps, sprays, and even powders that contain chemical pesticides that are not safe for your pets, children, or you. If there was something that would only kill ants naturally! Luckily, we are offering food grade diatomaceous earth to replace those chemical pesticides. An application of diatomaceous earth is highly effective as an ant killer as long as it is applied correctly. Lets take a look at how to apply diatomaceous earth to kill ants noting that ants come in a variety of species and DE is effective at killing each one. Indoor Application Directions Step 1: Find areas around your house where you have seen ants crawling. Mark places where you think and where they may be able to enter your house. This will help you locate future infestations as well! Step 2: Spread the powder in an even fashion and apply a thin layer to all baseboards using our pest pistol powder duster in every room and be sure to focus on window sills and doorways. Step 3: Apply a layer of diatomaceous earth in an even and light application to the outside foundation of your home being sure to go out 6″ from the start of the foundation. Step 4: Leave application indoors and outside applied for 7 days and then clean the best you can. in most cases the ants are eliminated and in other cases you may see 1 or 2 of them. Just be sure to repeat on treated areas if you see more. Its a matter of time as they get killed off that they will realize it is not the best place to look for food and they will leave. *Please ensure you are wearing a dust mask during application of the product as per the label instructions state on the crawling insect control diatomaceous earth* What Diatomaceous Earth Do I Use to Kill Ants? There are very few items that you really need to get the job done. For starters we recommend these two bundles below. The crawling insect control diatomaceous earth shares the exact composition of the food grade de, but contains an EPA label to register it as a legal pesticide. Without absorbing the us food drug administration, we are forced to ensure labeling requirements are followed as set forth by the governing bodies of the EPA and FDA. Our JT Eaton Red Insecticide Duster works well to get the product in cracks and crevices and hard to reach areas. The Diatomaceous Earth Dispenser helps you apply evenly without the worry of missing a spot, making the application too thick, or preventing an easy chore when you clean up diatomaceous earth. This DIY ant control is super easy and is very cost effective and safer than chemical pesticides. 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How to Apply Diatomaceous Earth to Kill Roaches. American Cockroach. So how does food grade diatomaceous earth work to control cockroaches? Diatomaceous Earth DE kills insects including a cockroach problem by dehydrating them to death, whereas with poisons, like boric acid, you have to wait for the residual effect to kill them by toxicity. Diatomaceous Earth for Roaches Roaches are common in the US especially in the arid climates of the southwest and other parts of the US. They are attracted to food that has not been stored properly or left out to be cleaned at another time. Pest control companies make a majority of their profits ridding cockroach infestations. Roaches, like many other insects, are becoming immune to pesticides, fumigation, and other treatments while the cost of these treatments continues to climb. I mean, ROACHES CAN SURVIVE A NUCLEAR BLAST! So chemicals are out of the question in regards to controlling a roach problem. Does diatomaceous earth kill roaches? It certainly does and at the same time is NOT toxic to children and pets! Diatomaceous Earth for cockroaches is an organic and natural pesticide option to protect your family from poisons and to rid this disgusting insect from your home. This product works to get rid of roaches of all species. Remember not to use filter grade as that contains a very high amount of crystalline silica which can be harmful if inhaled. Getting crawling insect control diatomaceous earth is safe for humans and pets. What to expect in this article: How to Identify a Cockroach Cockroach Behavior & Life Cycle Cockroach Application Steps How Long Does it Take to Kill a Cockroach Infestation Using Diatomaceous Earth? What to Use When Applying Diatomaceous Earth to Kill a Cockroach Infestation How to Identify a Cockroach American cockroaches are a reddish-brown when they becomes adults. German cockroaches are smaller than the American cockroach but are from the same family. The adults have wings and can fly but the nymphs cannot. Nymphs are the stage after the egg hatches and are white to begin but darken as time goes by. They also reach around 1.5 to 2 inches long as adults. Cockroach Behavior & Life Cycle Cockroaches generally prefer warm, humid, dark areas and like to live in groups rather than fend for it by themselves. The American cockroach is seen much more in the southern parts of the United States where it is warm. Cockroaches can live for a a couple of months up to a couple of years depending on the variety. The female American cockroach can lay and produce 800 new cockroaches within a year. When an egg hatches a nymph is produced and it molts many times before becoming an adult. Cockroaches will eat anything including paper, clothes, and even wood! How to Apply Diatomaceous Earth to Kill Roaches So how does food grade diatomaceous earth work to control cockroaches? Diatomaceous Earth DE kills insects including a cockroach problem by dehydrating them to death, whereas with poisons, like boric acid, you have to wait for the residual effect to kill them by toxicity. As long as a roach comes into contact with the thin layer of powder and it gets on its exoskeleton, it is just a matter of time before it dies from the stress of dehydration. When a roach comes into contact with this powder, the microscopic sharp edges will start to polish away the exoskeleton and then will dehydrate the bug to death by sucking its body fluids out. We highly recommend you get the JT Eaton Red Insecticide Duster & the Diatomaceous Earth Dispenser to help apply diatomaceous earth correctly. Please read and follow these steps to ensure you kill cockroaches with diatomaceous earth! Indoor Application Instructions Step 1: Clean, clean, clean! Good sanitation chores everyday will be your best defense against a roach infestation! That chip that fell behind the couch could have brought them in! When cleaning your home, look for cockroaches and mark the places they like to hide or stay with a piece of colored tape or post-it note. Be sure to check around cracks and crevices with a flashlight. Step 2: Get your vacuum out and make sure to make a second pass in every room to ensure that the carpeting is very clean. Again making maintaining this cleaning method is your best defense. When causing go the extra step and move your furniture to be sure all areas including under furniture is vacuumed thoroughly. Step 3: Damp areas are a no no when trying to apply Diatomaceous Earth as it needs to be dry to be effective against ANY crawling insect. Using any type of caulk, sealant, or silicone, be sure to seal up any and cracks under sinks, bathroom, near baseboards, or around doors that have poor or missing weather stripping. This fix is permanent and would be a good time to take care of these small cosmetic glitches. It will keep the roaches out and that is what matters the most in this situation. Step 4: This is the step where you need to start applying de and if you have not finished cleaning your house to a sparkly shine, please do so before you apply. Areas with an even, light, and visible application needs to be applied to as follows… Behind baseboards, wall sockets (be sure to take the plates off, light switches (be sure to take the plates off), under appliances, under sinks, cracks or crevices, wall voids, and where food is commonly dropped and forgotten about. Please use the Pest Pistol Powder Duster to aid you in getting this powder in those locations. Leave applied for 7 days and then repeat steps 1-4 every week for 1 month. Step 5: Lightly dust Diatomaceous Earth around the outside foundation of your home. Be sure to go out at least 1 foot from the start of your foundation to ensure proper protection from these bugs and other crawling insects as well. Whether you live in a dry or damp area this is an important step in making sure the roaches come into contact with it before they have a chance to enter the home. This will not deter them from entering but they will not live as long and the hope is that is will dehydrate them for instance before they lay eggs. Leave down for 7 days or after a rain. Reapply and keep applied for 1 month just being sure the product is applied in a light, even, and visible fashion. Step 6 (Optional): A crawl space can be a breeding ground for roaches (limited human contact) and needs to be treated as well. Take 3-5lbs of Diatomaceous Earth and pile it near the entrance. Using a leaf blower or similar machine, point at the pile and blow the powder into the crawlspace. Please give it 15 minutes to settle and then visually inspect the crawlspace being sure it is coated. If not, be sure to repeat this process directing the powder to the location where it is not applied to. **AS a preventative measure you may also apply and keep diatomaceous earth under and in baseboards, electrical outlets, cracks and crevices, and any entry point into your home . Keep there as long as it is dry. Reapply when not visible. How Long Does it Take to Kill a Cockroach Infestation with Diatomaceous Earth? Every single case of a cockroach infestation is different. The length of time to kill the infestation really depends on the severity of the infestation. If you have an out of control infestation that has been going on for years, expect to take longer. The average time of diatomaceous earth application needed to kill the infestations is between 2-4 weeks. We base this time frame off of customer feedback and trial and error. Once an insect comes into contact with Diatomaceous Earth, it gets stuck on their exoskeleton. As they move, it starts to scratch away at that coating. Once broken through, it sucks the body fluids from the cockroach, killing it. Over time diatomaceous earth will help to prevent cockroaches and other insects when you apply preemptively. What Diatomaceous Earth do I Use to Kill Roaches? There are very few items that you really need to get the job done. For starters we recommend these two bundles below. The crawling insect control diatomaceous earth shares the exact composition of the food grade de, but contains an EPA label to register it as a legal pesticide. Without absorbing the us food drug administration, we are forced to ensure labeling requirements are followed as set forth by the governing bodies of the EPA and FDA. Our JT Eaton Red Insecticide Duster works well to get the product in cracks and crevices and hard to reach areas. The Diatomaceous Earth Dispenser helps you apply evenly without the worry of missing a spot, making the application too thick, or preventing an easy chore when you cle an up diatomaceous earth. 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Earthworks Health would like our customers and visitors to know how to use diatomaceous earth for mites. Mites cause mange and we have a solution to help prevent it. Diatomaceous Earth For Mites Mites have always been a nuisance for pet owners, their pets, and animals and birds, leading to unnecessary expenses on medications. Additionally, veterinarians sometimes misdiagnose mites as hot spots or allergies, leaving pet owners and their companions in distress. Our Crawling Insect Control Diatomaceous Earth 50lb Bag provides a completely natural and effective solution for mite control. Buy diatomaceous earth here at our shop! By adding diatomaceous earth, DE for short, our product serves as a red mite problem treatment that targets both full-grown and developing mites. Whether applied directly to your pets or strategically placed in chicken coops, especially in areas where mites like to settle like nest boxes and a dust bathing area, this diatomaceous earth acts as a formidable force against these external parasites. This 100% natural solution not only eliminates existing mite infestations but also disrupts the gestational period, providing a preventive barrier for the future. As diatomaceous earth excels in controlling insects, mites stand no chance, as the DE absorbs oils and fats from the outer layer of these pests. Say goodbye to the woes caused by mites and internal parasites. With our Food Grade DE 50lb Bag, you not only address current infestations but also establish a proactive defense against future challenges. Experience the natural efficacy of diatomaceous earth and ensure a red mite-free environment for your pets and livestock. Order your bag today and let the power of 100% natural DE transform the way you approach pest control and animal well-being! How to Identify a Mite Mites are very similar in appearance to ticks but much smaller, mites have round or tic-tac shaped bodies. Believe it or not mites are classified as arachnids. Mites have eight legs. Their size varies but most mites are usually invisible to the naked eye. The largest mites measure about 6 mm long, while the smallest are about 0.1 mm. The color of mites is all over the spectrum; most mites appear tan, brown, or reddish-brown, but some are bright red, blue, or green in color Mite Behavior & Life Cycle There are two common types of mites that affect humans and animals alike. One is the Demodex canis (demodex mite) and the other is the Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies mite). The demodex mite causes a skin irritation called demodectic mange and the scabies mite causes a skin condition which we are familiar with called scabies. Primarily, the demodex mite doesn't cause too many problems in humans or animals unless we are young, have a suppressed immune system, or are on medications that suppress the immune system. Scabies mites are more worrisome as they are contagious and can live in your household infecting other animals and people in the environment. After fertilization, female mites can lay 2 to 3 eggs under the skin a day. The eggs layed are not visible to the human eye but they are there. Once hatched the mite becomes a larvae and they burrow into the skin and remain there for 3 to 4 days before molting into a nymph. These nymphs are found under the skin and even on hair folicles. Again being too small to see with the naked eye. Once past the nymph stage, they become adults and will remain burrowed in the skin, feeding, until a male can find a moulting pouch on the skin to fertilize. How to Apply Diatomaceous Earth to Kill Mites Adding diatomaceous earth or DE to control and eliminate mites is an effective and natural solution. Diatomaceous earth is a fine powder made from fossilized diatoms, and it works by dehydrating and disrupting the exoskeleton of insects, including mites and lice. Remem ber, diatomaceous earth is a mechanical insecticide and takes time to work. It's a non-toxic alternative, but proper application and patience are key to its success in controlling mites. Mites can cause crusted scabies scabs on humans and animals. Use diatomaceous earth to kill scabies mites so you don't have to treat scabies infestations on your animals and you. Along with scabies mites have the ability in some locations and instances to cause internal parasites, worms, and bacteria problems, especially for small and young animals and very young children. If you are wondering how to get rid of mites on chickens, check out our diatomaceous earth for chickens blog post. Indoor Application Instructions Step 1: Clean pet areas like bedding, around food dishes, and any kennels or again bedding. Be sure wash thoroughly and replace any straw or hay they may have used if they have an outdoor dog house. For cats, you want to make sure the food dishes and around them are cleaned. The cat box is another breeding ground for mites so be sure to clean the litter often and apply a small amount of this product in and around the box to help prevent further spread of the infestation. Don't forget to apply to cracks and crevices around those areas as well! Step 2: Wearing gloves and a dust mask, apply the product in a light and even fashion to all locations stated in Step 1 of the instructions. Be sure to give it 5 days before cleaning and reapplying for another 5 days. This is long enough to see a dramatic reduction in population of the mite. A mask when applying diatomaceous earth is a safe practice. Step 3: Most importantly is to get this product on your pet to help kill off the already embedded mites. Mites will burrow under the skin and feed on it causing a rash or redness called mange. Take a look at the mange rash on a dog quick. This is what will happen to them if we do not kill them. From mange, comes skin infections and rounds of steroids and antibiotics. So before this happens please apply the powder onto the fur coat of the animal, being sure not to miss a spot other than the face and eyes. Be sure the application is visible and then rub that down to the skin, even the infected mange skin. When the mite surfaces, they will come into the application and because DE absorbs moisture so well, they will be dehydrated to death. Step 4: (Optional) After you get rid of these nasty mites be sure to keep a light and visible application on bedding, cat boxes, kennels, and the grounds in which they love to play on, outside. 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