If you're after organic methods of pest control, using diatomaceous earth should be at the top of your list. Among its many benefits, diatomaceous earth (DE) can control pests as varied as earwigs, ...

Bug battles just got easier. If you’re interested in a more natural, less toxic approach to pest control, allow us to introduce you to the wonders of diatomaceous earth. Ideal for both indoor and ...

Diatomaceous earth works as a natural pest control, soil amendment, deodorizer, and more. Helin Loik-Tomson / Getty Images Made of fossilized aquatic organisms, or diatoms, diatomaceous earth (DE) is ...

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What is diatomaceous earth, anyway? It is the fossilized remains of tiny aquatic organisms called diatoms. Over thousands of years, diatoms accumulated in rivers and lakes and decomposed in the ...

Diatomaceous earth (DE), also called diatomite, is essentially a type of sand made up of the remains of fossilized algae. It's found in streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans around the world. The algae, ...

Diatomaceous Earth has to come in contact with pests for it to actually work. DE is a general pesticide, meaning it can kill healthy pollinators and other beneficial insects if used haphazardly.