HARRIS Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade, 2lb with Powder Duster Included in The Bag

SECOND EDIT: This product actually did do some harm. It drove the bed bugs away enough that no exterminator can find visual evidence, and therefore cannot do anything. But the little devils are still there, eating me up every night. I'm going to hire a dog sniffing service to detect them and get some extermination going on. BUT I do understand it works pretty well for less tenacious insects like fleas and ants.EDIT: this stuff is all the things I described as far as ease of use and its nontoxic nature. But my report of success was too hasty. The bites have started up again. So, take this as you choose. I don't think it hurt anything, and might work after another week or two.This really works! Within a week of dusting, the bugs were gone. This stuff is easy to use, non-toxic, has no smell, leaves no stains. It is easy to use. The idea is to distribute a very fine dusting of this powder, and the applicator included does that very well. It took two or three squeezes to get the hang of using the applicator. Although this is so non-toxic you can eat it by the spoonful, you don't want to inhale the dust, or get it in your eyes. So I wore a dust mask and safety goggles. It is very messy to fill the applicator, so do it over the sink. Open it over the sink, too. The applicator is not wrapped separately, it is shoved into the top of the bag of earth, so you spill a bit of earth trying to dig it out. The messiness is easy to clean up, though, and well worth the effort.

This stuff is great. I use it indoors and outside to deter bugs. I've used it for years and can say without a doubt it kills bugs. You will need to reapply if it rains and such but it's safer than spreading chemicals everywhere. Chemicals might be needed sometimes in some situations, but prevention is always the best road to take.Don't use it outside in heavy wind and if you're not used to using the spreader they provide in the bag yet, I recommend using a face mask until you get the hang of it so you don't breathe it in. Don't spread it inside or outside if your pets are right next to you so they don't breathe it in either. If they eat it or roll in it, no worries, it's non-toxic and won't harm them.I think this product is overpriced but will definitely purchase again, which is not a usual shopping behavior for me, but I'd rather overpay a bit than deal with bugs. Every bag of diatomaceous earth I've bought from this brand has been consistent with quality, even the pump-sprayer they include. I usually use this brand inside my house and use a different (somewhat lower quality) brand from a local supply store outside just to be cost-effective. If there is a specific need for it, I use this brand outside instead just to be sure.Buy it, use it, and see for yourself.

I bought the food grade DE for one specific purpose and it was to kill fleas off my dog and around the house. If you're in desperate need to kill fleas from your dogs (I don't know about cats) then you need this especially if you're going through a current infestation like I was. Diatomaceous Earth is a great natural flea and pest killer. On a microscopic level, the powder looks like tiny shards of glass. It is a drying agent and will pull the fats, oils and lipids from insects that crawl over the powder. The powder microscopically punctures the body of the insect.For my dog, instead of sprinkling it on him since it gets very powdery in the air. I use a small blush brush, eyeshadow/concealer brush, or any small paint brush will do. Be sure to use gloves because the powder can also dry out your hands. I leave the powder on my dog overnight and gave him a nice bath the following day. He didn't lick his body. You want to leave the DE on the dog for at least 24 hrs. He now has to deal with the leftover bites but there are no more fleas on him.To treat the house, I sprinkled the powder where the base boards are and any room that I haven't used in awhile but are now using. All corners, nooks, and crannies. Left the powder there for a day or 2 or 3. Afterwards, I vacuumed the powder. I have actually seen dead fleas and bugs overnight in the powder. It's pretty amazing. I'm keeping this on hand for general use and is a far better alternative than pesticides. It's quick and simple. I'm happy to report that there aren't anymore fleas in the house.As a plus, this is also safe to sprinkle in your yard (that's not wet). My dog didn't care for the powder. He did sneeze a bit like humans would if powder gets in his nose. Otherwise he was ok. Remember to always get the food grade version of treating your house and your pets.

I’ve been dealing with a roach problem in my kitchen and garage, and after trying sprays and bait traps with mixed results, I decided to give Harris Diatomaceous Earth a shot. I’ll be honest—it’s messy. The fine powder gets everywhere if you’re not careful, and applying it takes some patience. But once it’s down, it works.Within a few days, I started seeing dead roaches around the areas where I applied the powder, which was honestly a huge relief. It’s nice knowing this is a natural, chemical-free option, especially since I have a small dog. The key is to apply a thin layer in areas where roaches travel.A couple of things to keep in mind: It can be dusty, so wearing a mask while applying it is a good idea, and it works best in dry areas since moisture can make it clump or smear as you see in the second photo. Cleanup can be a hassle, but for something that actually gets rid of roaches, I’ll take it. If you’re looking for a solid solution and don’t mind a little mess, this is worth trying.

This is another item I don't think we could operate without., Food grade makes it okay to use a wormer for my animals, and a line of it around baseboards will get rid of your ants and other creepy crawlies. At this price, it is to good not to have on hand.