Diatomaceous earth works well to get rid of bugs.
“Diatomaceous earth”
And if you’re using it around your chickens, which helps fight fleas and ticks, make sure you get the ‘food grade’ variety.
I see they pimp DE it as a food supplement for humans now, too! Seems odd to me - I mean there are minerals in it, but it’s basically silica, or SAND!
“What is Diatomaceous Earth?
Also known as DE, Diatomaceous Earth is a form of sedimentary rock that builds the plankton in oceans and ponds. It is being formed from fossilized remains that are known as diatoms. These tiny sea creatures lived and died by the millions. They collected on the bottom of the sea until they became one with the land. This goes back to the Jurassic period.
When observed, diatomaceous looks exactly like a fine powder. It is a light substance with a high porosity. However, DE goes beyond being just a fine powder. When placed under microscope, the glass looking fine shards of silica can be observed.”
https://diatomaceous.org/what-is-food-grade-diatomaceous-earth/
Red Badger: Maybe I’ll add a sprinkling of DE to my Malathion-covered asbestos shingle - for the health benefits, LOL! ;)