Diatomaceous Earth is an effective and safe way to control a large number of crawling and ground moving household and garden pests including earwigs; millipedes; silverfish; cockroaches; ants; centipedes; fleas; carpet beetles and other crawling insects. A long-lasting organic pest control product; Diatomaceous earth is sprinkled into cracks and crevices where bugs hide and on surfaces where they travel.Made from ground fossil shells; diatomaceous earth is safe for organic gardening. The long-lasting powder pierces the skin of crawling insects or; if ingested; their internal organs; causing dehydration and death. Insect Stop is considered 'food-grade' with 93% purity.
- Earwigs; Millipedes; Centipedes; Silverfish; Cockroaches; Ants: Lightly coat a thin layer of Diatomaceous earth in the area where these pests are found or may hide such as cracks and crevices; behind and beneath refrigerators; cabinets; stoves; garbage cans; and in and around sewer pipes and drains; window frames and in attics and basements. For outdoors; apply to affected areas on patios; window and door frames; outdoor sills. Dust along foundations; along ant trails; and around sewer pipes and drains. Dust insects directly if possible. Repeat treatment regularly.
- Fleas: Thoroughly treat floor and bedding in and around pets' sleeping quarters. Treat surround cracks and crevices; baseboards; carpeting; and wherever fleas are suspected.
- Carpet Beetles: Dust along baseboards; carpet edges; under carpeting; furniture; in closets and shelving where these insects are seen or suspected.