A couple of years ago, somebody on this forum recommended diatomeceus earth for some use in the home garden. I cannot remember what it was for. Pest control? Does anybody remember?
I was reading a novel where DE was mentioned for another purpose, and I am trying to remember its use in the home garden.
Yes it is good for all kinds of pest control. It is such a fine powdery substance with very sharp edges it actually clings to insects and eventually cuts them up. Some cattle ranchers mix it in with their feed to rid their cattle of worms. It would have to be a pure form of DE, not pool type of DE and not mixed with pesticides.
I believe it was "Black Agnes", and I beleive that she noted that there is DE for gardens , and that there is a "Food Safe" DE, as well for food storage .