Diatomaceous Earth
Safe, natural pest control for your home and garden! There are many choices for pest control in your home and garden. However, pesticides that use chemicals pose a threat to your family, pets, and the environment. Diatomaceous Earth is a natural pesticide that will drive away a number of pests, such as ants, cockroaches, and beetles from your lawn, garden, orchard, and household. Diatomaceous Earth is perfect for tick and flea control as well.
Diatomaceous Earth is easy to apply and long lasting. Pest control has never been easier or safer. Diatomaceous Earth is so safe, it is recommended by the USDA as a grain additive for insect control. Finally, natural pest control that works!
How it Works Diatomaceous Earth is composed of diatoms, which are tiny fossilized shells of marine plants. Over time, these algae-like plants form a naturally occurring siliceous compound, containing minerals such as silicon, calcium, sodium, magnesium, and iron. When ground up, these diatoms have the look and feel of talcum powder. However, to insects, this powder has razor sharp edges that cuts through the protective covering and enters the body.
Ultimately, Diatomaceous Earth works by dehydration. The diatom is composed mostly of air, making it ideal for liquid absorption. When it enters the insect, Diatomaceous Earth quickly absorbs body fluids. Diatomaceous Earth is the perfect answer for safe insect control.
- Household: Sprinkle on counters, under cabinets, under foundation, and wherever your pet sleeps.
- Gardens: Coat plants and surrounding soil; apply directly to anthills and other nests.
- Pets: Dust on coats and rub in. Will not harm pets licking their fur. Perfect flea control for winter.
- Grain Storage: Add 2% Diatomaceous Earth by weight. Safe for human consumption. One application last the life of food storage.
Safe for children and pets! Will not harm earthworms!
Why Natural is Better
Natural pest control cost less than buying pesticides with dangerous chemicals. It is also safer for your children, pets, natural wildlife, and the environment. Unfortunately, homeowners use about three times the amount of pesticides as farmers. The chemicals in these pesticides are always found in the home, where they are tracked in on shoes and equipment. The U.S. Geological Survey routinely finds water contaminated with chemicals from pesticides used by single family homes.
More on Pest Control
Diatomaceous Earth is a natural pesticide that kills ants, fleas, ticks, cockroaches, earwigs, slugs, beetles, flies, silverfish, mites, bedbugs, cabbage root flies, carrot root flies, and more!
To make your garden less appealing to pests, keep it healthy. Pull out weak plants, build healthy, organic soil, use seaweed spray or mulch, keep foliage dry, and get rid of those weeds! A healthy garden discourages pest from coming in.
If you have a vegetable garden, be sure to rotate your crops every year. Additionally, avoid planting members of the same family, such as cauliflower and brussel sprouts, in the same place. With a little planning, and the help of Diatomaceous Earth, you could save your veggies from a major bug attack!