Food-grade diatomaceous earth gets rid of pests

Food-grade diatomaceous earth is a desiccant, and when it is rubbed on a tick, it scratches the surface, causing the tick to release its hold on the animal.

Diatomaceous earth is abrasive to the lungs and eyes, so use proper personal protection when using this product.

Mostly several species of moths and more than a dozen beetles, but some grain mites will also make their presence known.

Not only will they eat our foods, but they also will eat and breed in poisoned rodent baits (another good reason not to use them).

Pantry pests almost always come in from the stores we shop at.

Usually it is just coincidental, but if you bring more home, then you need to tell the store manager where you shop so they can do what they have to do in the store.

Several species of flour moths can infest your home, but the one most frequently encountered is the Indian meal moth.

Completely clean the pantry where the foods are stored to get any larvae that may be crawling around.

Completely clean the pantry where the foods are stored to get any larvae that may be crawling around.