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What Is Diatomaceous Earth?
However, one of the main uses for diatomaceous earth is for garden pest control.
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Which DE Should You Buy?
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Never apply DE to flowers or plants that pollinators visit often.
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Reapplying DE will ensure you treat for current and future generations of pests.
Diatomaceous earth is effective against most pests with exoskeletons, as well as slugs and snails.
NATURAL PRODUCTS FOR MANAGING LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN PESTS IN FLORIDA,University of Florida Extension
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