Earth MD Diatomaceous Earth 300g

Used to manage pests internally and externally, this versatile powder can be applied around the house or as a food supplement to address insect infestations effectively.

What is Diatomaceous Earth?

Diatomaceous Earth is composed of crushed shells from fossilized sea creatures called diatoms. These fascinating critters have shells primarily made of silicon, making the substance mostly inert when consumed. 

Key Benefits of Diatomaceous Earth

• Pest control
• Absorbs toxins from the digestive tract
• Aids in calcium absorption

  How does Diatomaceous Earth (DE) help with pest control?

  While it won’t harm mammals, to something as small as an insect the Diatomaceous Earth is abrasive. Warning: it is also abrasive to reptiles, so do not put it on them! The DE sticks to insects that walk over it and rubs off their protective waxy coating. Once the coating has been removed, they rapidly lose all of their body moisture. The bugs literally dehydrate to death. 

  In order to kill bugs, simply sprinkle where the insects are found. For example, if you are trying to deal with fleas on your pet and in your house, rub DE all over your pet (not in their eyes or nose, they may cough) and sprinkle around carpets, beds, and baseboards. Make sure to get down to the skin on those long-haired breeds! DE is also an effective ant killer as well.

  DE is also used for killing internal parasites, such as round worms. The DE damages the intestinal worms, causing them to die and be expelled. Simply feed a tspn or so for a week to kill internal parasites!

  How does DE help with toxins?

  DE binds toxins in ingested items and in the colon while it passes through the digestive tract. The bound toxins can then pass through the body safely, before causing damage. For example, DE was used to decrease fungal toxicity in chickens [2], as well as reduce radiation poisoning in humans.