Tag: diatomaceous-earth
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Diatomaceous Earth: Non-Toxic Pest Control
Diatomaceous earth primary uses include filters for pools, cosmetics, insulation, anti-caking, filler, absorbents, and of course, pest control. Diatomaceous earth is entirely made of silica, which originated from the fossilized remains of microscopic aquatic plants called diatoms. Over thousands of years, these diatoms have accumulated in the sediment of rivers, lakes, and oceans turning into…