Diatomaceous Earth

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Anne

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Can't find the thread we discussed this on, but found this on the 'net tonight...wondered what you think?? We are thinking of using it for the Brown Recluse spider for now, besides some traps.
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Diatomaceous Earth. It is a microscopic natural product, like tiny razor blades. It does tons more of things:
But best of all it kills all ectoskelton creatures. It pierces the skeleton and the insect dries up.
Check out this Mother Earth news site: http://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/...spiders-control-zb0z12zalt.aspx#axzz2WL3umJtx
Dust it around your house. Get a larger size for the exterior and food grade for the interior.
Diatomaceous earth has many different uses for the home and garden and even in your family. There are several different types that exist but the ideal product for your home is food grade DE because it is completely non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Many household products are harmful to the environment, your family and especially your garden where you probably are eating the fruits of your labor. This is why diatomaceous earth is such a great product because you can eliminate those harmful chemicals from your home. Diatomaceous earth is a revolution in creating a chemical free and healthy home. If you are still skeptical take a look at what many people are saying it can be used for in your home.
1.A natural deodorizer for garbage cupboard or refrigerators
2.Kitty litter supplement for extra absorbency and odor control
3.Soft scrub cleaner because of its abrasive properties
4.Oil stain remover in garages and driveways
5.Stain remover for carpets
6.Polishes metal when made into a paste
7. * De-wormer for pets and livestock
8. * Dietary supplement for healthier pets and livestock
9.Grain and food storage protection from moisture
 

What I've read is that the technique works best in dry environments.
I'd be more worried about breathing in the DE. Silica spicules in the lungs are likely to set up lung problems over time.
Just how dangerous are brown recluse spiders, and how common ?
 
Warrigal, as TWHrider says, they are nasty venomous spiders that cause the skin to rot around the bite. Horrible things!!

Thank you, TWH and Seabreeze, for the info & links...we are trying the traps for now, as there's a baby in the house, and we're not sure about breathing it, or the toxicity of it, for her.

Will be looking into this more before we try the DE and it would be a last resort, for sure. One thing we wonder about however is; there are dogs and cats inside...they are usually lying or playing on the floor - one would think they would get bitten by those things, or even black widows, if present?? None of them have shown any evidence of itching or sore spots, and it seems like they would be the first to be bitten....
 
Anne said:
Thank you, TWH and Seabreeze, for the info & links...we are trying the traps for now, as there's a baby in the house, and we're not sure about breathing it, or the toxicity of it, for her.

Will be looking into this more before we try the DE and it would be a last resort, for sure. One thing we wonder about however is; there are dogs and cats inside...they are usually lying or playing on the floor - one would think they would get bitten by those things, or even black widows, if present?? None of them have shown any evidence of itching or sore spots, and it seems like they would be the first to be bitten....
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It's good to be cautious with a baby in the home. This article shows that the food grade DE is safe, just the other filtering grade is hazardous. http://www.earthworkshealth.com/Diatomaceous-Earth-FAQ.php

I've come across Black Widows at my work years ago, which is near where I live...but was never bitten. Brown Recluse is a spider that may be deadly, and can be in the area where we live, but so far (thankfully), no problems. Just because pets are hanging out on the floor, does not necessarily mean that they would be more likely to be bitten by spiders.
 
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