Diatomaceous Earth 3 Pounds

<strong>Diatomaceous Earth, 3 lb Canister</strong>

Diatomaceous Earth, otherwise known as D.E., is a safe, non-toxic substance created from the fossils of freshwater marine organisms like phytoplankton. The organisms are crushed into a fine powder similar to flour or baking powder. Only the purest of deposits from prehistoric, freshwater lakebeds are mined when gathering materials to create D.E. When observed through a microscope, the powder particles resemble bits of broken glass.

Here are some other important facts about D.E.:
<ul> <li>Diatomaceous Earth is deadly to any insect or larvae. It scratches the insect's waxy outer shell causing death by dehydration.</li> <li>Diatomaceous Earth is completely harmless to all animals, fish, and birds. It will not hurt pets if it finds its way into their food.</li> <li>Diatomaceous Earth is an excellent choice in topical dusting powder for pets plagued by fleas, ticks, lice, and other external pests.</li> </ul>

Farmers and ranchers have used Diatomaceous Earth for years to treat pests with exoskeletons that plague livestock and working dogs. Because the powder kills pests physically, not chemically, insects never build up immunity to the fine, talc-like powder. Diatomaceous Earth is also used to treat bed bugs and control litter box or other odors from pet waste.

Used as an oral nutritional supplement in feed, Diatomaceous Earth is also fed straight during pesticide season for animals with skin and coat issues associated with internal parasites. Diatomaceous Earth consists of diatoms, which are finely milled silica shells of ancient microscopic freshwater plants. It is a leading health supplement among organic pest control products.