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3. Insects think they're so cool, going around with their fancy exoskeletons

Wed Apr 10, 2024, 09:37 AM

Apr 2024

Every little speck of diatomaceous earth is a ginsu knife, puncturing their armor.

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I have stocked up on food grade Diatomaceous Earth [View all] Siwsan Apr 2024 OP

It works great on fleas. Siwsan Apr 2024 #5

It is the only item that works on bedbugs; good to know if you get them. peacebuzzard Apr 2024 #9

I still have some left over; is there an expiration date? peacebuzzard Apr 2024 #10

Don't inhale Dear_Prudence Apr 2024 #11

I put it in water and spray like an insecticide bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 #2

Insects think they're so cool, going around with their fancy exoskeletons EYESORE 9001 Apr 2024 #3

Bug traps Dear_Prudence Apr 2024 #12

On flowers it willl kill bees be careful IA8IT Apr 2024 #6

I was actually just thinking about that. Siwsan Apr 2024 #8

Good Stuff codfisherman Apr 2024 #7