Concern 97064 Diatomaceous Earth Crawling Insect Killer 4 Pound Bag
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Product Details
Manufacturer: ConcernModel: 97064
Product features:
- 4 lb. bag
- Contains diatomaceous earth (85%)
- Kills ants, silverfish, cockroaches, fleas and slugs among others within 48 hours of contact
- Insects cannot develop resistance, no build-up of chemical immunity
- OMRI-listed and compliant for use in organic gardening
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Concern 97064 Diatomaceous Earth Crawling Insect Killer 4 Pound Bag
Customer Review: Organic Bug Fighter
Summary: 5 Stars
This is our first spring/summer in this house, and unfortunately there are fistfuls of bugs outside -- all fighting to get in. Primarily the bugs are a couple varieties of ants, spiders and earwigs. I have two small dogs and didn't want to use harsh bug sprays for fear of harming both the humans and pets living here, but I also cannot tolerate bugs in the house.
After doing research on the internet, Diatomaceous Earth was mentioned again and again. The product is essentially ground up fossils -- that's it. There is actually a food grade product that at one time was used as a wormer for dogs. When fed to the dogs it naturally killed the parasites, and did not harm the dogs. Anyway, this is not food grade, and one should avoid inhaling the product and it can irritate eyes, too, but compared with the warning labels on pesticides, there isn't anything alarming. My dogs completely ignore the powder around the doors.
Within two days of application I saw no more earwigs or spiders -- just one small ant wandered in, but that's it. The powder worked well sprinkled around the doorways and garage door. It does need to be reapplied after a rain, but that is typical of other bug powders and some sprays.
And, it is a powder, so it is a little messy, but I'd rather live with a little powder around the doorways that is relatively safe, than bug spray that is a hazard to humans and pets. I put the powder in a plastic squeeze bottle -- like a catsup and mustard squeeze bottle and gently squeezed the powder into cracks between some pavers where I saw the bugs and then sprinkled the powder in other areas specifically where I wanted it. I will buy a larger bag and try to keep the perimeter of the house treated as a preemptive strike.
Based on the other reviews, apparently the diatomaceous earth works better on some bugs than others. Earwigs and pavement ants are my biggest concern and the product did a great job eliminating them. I can definitely vouch for the success of the product on those two bugs and it also seems to be taking care of the spiders, too.
Description of Concern 97064 Diatomaceous Earth Crawling Insect Killer 4 Pound Bag
4 lb. bag. Made from the finely ground fossils of prehistoric fresh water diatoms, D.E. kills common household and garden pests like roaches, ants, fleas, beetles and other listed insects. A long lasting control, it sprinkles into cracks and crevices where bugs hide. OMRI listed.Tools and Hardware
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