Diatomaceous Earth: Precautions, Usage, and Cost Guide

2023-11-08 11:33:05

Precautions when using diatomaceous earth

●Where can I buy diatomaceous earth? How much does it cost?

Diatomaceous earth can be purchased at some chemical shops and pharmacies, and the price ranges from regarding $180 to $400 per serving.

●Does diatomaceous earth require boiling water?

Diatomaceous earth is dry powder and usually does not require boiling water for use. There are many new diatomaceous earth products on the market, some of which require boiling water. You should refer to the product instructions.

●How much diatomite should be used each time? Where should it be sprinkled?

Members of the public can sprinkle a thin layer of diatomaceous earth between bed boards and mattresses. Because bed bugs have a flat body, when they crawl through diatomaceous earth in crevices, their skin will be worn and dehydrated faster. Therefore, if there is too much diatomaceous earth, bed bugs will bypass the diatomaceous earth and fail to achieve the goal. Anti-lice effect.

Since bed bugs mostly attach themselves to wooden furniture, users can also sprinkle diatomaceous earth on the corners of the bed once morest the wall, wooden dining tables, wooden chairs, wooden cabinets, etc., or where some small black spots (bed bug excrement) are found.

●How long does it take for diatomaceous earth to kill lice?

Chen Weiqiang said that it depends on the effect. Users can check it every 2 to 3 days to see if there are any crawling marks on the powder, and then add diatomaceous earth until there are no more bed bug bites.

●Is diatomite suitable for fabric sofas?

Chen Weiqiang said that diatomaceous earth mainly targets bed bugs on wooden furniture. If bed bugs appear on fabric sofas, he recommends seeking a professional pest control company and using a steam gun to eliminate bed bugs.

●Know more：Why does diatomaceous earth kill insects?

Diatomaceous earth is a natural, non-toxic dry powder that can be used to control pests. Once a bed bug comes into contact with diatomaceous earth, the waxy protective layer on its body will be adsorbed and removed, and its epidermis will be worn away, causing it to dehydrate and die.

Source: Chen Weiqiang, Vice President of Hong Kong Pest Control Practitioners Association, Pest Control Section of Food and Environmental Hygiene Department

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