Growing Trees and Shrubs Indoors by DJ Herda

Author:DJ Herda
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781771423014
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Published: 2019-02-27T16:00:00+00:00

Diatomaceous Earth

By far, this is my favorite “new” weapon in the never-ending battle against insects. DE is composed of the fossilized remains of microscopic organisms known as diatoms. Their edges are sharp enough to lacerate the exoskeleton of nearly any crawling insect that comes in contact with them. Once their outer shell has been lacerated, the powdery DE dehydrates the insect, killing it (although not instantaneously). Depending upon the type of bug and other factors, you should see insects dying off in from 12 hours to 3 or 4 days.

While diatomaceous earth insecticides work well to kill most crawling insects, there are a few species that DE is known to be particularly effective against. These include ants, bedbugs, fleas, cockroaches, silverfish, most types of beetles, caterpillars, earwigs, centipedes, millipedes, sowbugs, pillbugs, spiders, crickets, and slugs.

In short, if the insect you are looking to exterminate crawls, DE will probably kill it — and absolutely safely. Apply food-grade diatomaceous earth in the cracks and crevices around your home as well as in other areas where insects are likely to enter. Leave the DE down for a few days to a week and monitor the infestation in order to judge the DE’s effectiveness.

Please note: DE is likely to harm nearly any insect, including those that may be beneficial to your home or garden, so use caution when applying outdoors around ladybugs, lacewings, praying mantises, and other beneficial insects.

And one more note: Food-grade DE is not only safe for use around pets and humans (including fish), it’s actually beneficial for consumption and has been credited for success when used to prevent acne and clear skin blemishes and to perform a host of other tasks.

According to Wolf Creek Ranch Animal Sanctuary:

Some people take 1 heaping tsp. in a glass of water prior to each meal, 3x/day and swear by DE’s wonderful health benefits keeping acne away, clean clear skin, better sleep, more energy, stronger hair and nails. Others take a heaping tablespoon just before bedtime … Still others put it in their protein drink, smoothies, morning coffee, etc. Whether you take DE once/ day or 3x/day, everyone reports effectiveness and better health.

Many women advise their hair has never been so soft as it is now since taking DE. Others advise of cleaner clear complexions, when previously they had acne trouble. Still others notice an increase in energy levels and others advise it keeps their bowels clean and helps them sleep better.… The bottom line is it is effective in increasing our health status, as removal of internal parasites and worms will allow us to more properly absorb the nutrients from our food, as the worms/parasites will not be eating our food or sucking our blood.4

A word of caution: Always check with your health advisor before beginning any new personal supplemental program.

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