Diatomaceaus Earth...I bought it at the Co-Op on Topsail Rd. Not real
expensive. I have a lovely ant nest in my back lawn and on dry days I
will dust the nest with this. I am winning the battle I think, however
the war is not over yet. This is also great for killing slugs/snails.
It is not toxic and safe for use around animals...I have 2 dogs and a
cat. When I googled it this is what Wikpedia came up with...
Diatomaceous earth (IPA: / d t me s (r) /, also known as DE,
diatomite, diahydro, kieselguhr, kieselgur and Celite) is a naturally
occurring, soft, chalk-like sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled
into a fine white to off-white powder. This powder has an abrasive
feel, similar to pumice powder, and is very light, due to its high
****osity. The typical chemical composition of diatomaceous earth is
86% silica, 5% sodium, 3% magnesium and 2% iron.
Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type
of hard-shelled algae. It is used as a filtration aid, as a mild
abrasive, as a mechanical insecticide, as an absorbent for liquids, as
cat litter, as an activator in blood clotting studies, and as a
component of dynamite. As it is also heat-resistant, it can be used as
a thermal insulator.
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