Such layers, or beds, of diatoms are called diatomaceous earth, or diatomite. From Wordnik.com. [Diatomite] Reference
• Sprinkle table salt or diatomaceous earth on carpets. From Wordnik.com. [How To Avoid Housework] Reference
Dust your plants and surrounding soil with diatomaceous earth. From Wordnik.com. [50 Ways to Kill a Slug « Sugar Creek Gardens’ Blog] Reference
Allow me to introduce you to your new best friend: diatomaceous earth. From Wordnik.com. [The Ants Go Marching Two By Two, Hurrah Hurrah « Unambiguously Ambidextrous] Reference
“Bed bugs can be controlled with diatomaceous earth applications,” she said. From Wordnik.com. [With Bed Bug Population Growth, Questions on Size, Scale, and Solution to the Problem] Reference
Mode of action and insecticidal value of a diatomaceous earth as a grain protectant. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 24] Reference
That would, of course, progressively skew the pristine 12C/13C diatomaceous carbonate ratio. From Wordnik.com. [Potential Academic Misconduct by the Euro Team « Climate Audit] Reference
• Sprinkle garden-grade diatomaceous earth around the yard, especially where pets hang out. From Wordnik.com. [How To Avoid Housework] Reference
Ants will not cross diatomaceous earth and will avoid talcum powder after the first exploration. From Wordnik.com. [Making Light: Open thread 134] Reference
The three diatomaceous ooze layers are dated as 1.4 +- 0.25 ka, 2.1 +- 0.25 ka, and 3.8 +- 0.5 ka. From Wordnik.com. [Domack on the Larsen 1-A Ice Shelf « Climate Audit] Reference
The filter pads must be cleaned every few months, and coated with a fresh layer of diatomaceous earth. From Wordnik.com. [Pools in your backyard. Yes or No?] Reference
Even though they have a hard shelled body, I've found that diatomaceous earth works just fine on them. From Wordnik.com. [Garden Update #6] Reference
I dusted the couch, bed, carpet and myself with the diatomaceous earth and by the end of the week was cured. From Wordnik.com. [The important things] Reference
As a general rule, we may say that every specimen of diatomaceous earth or rock needs a special treatment. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 1178, June 25, 1898] Reference
Nematodes, diatomaceous earth, and orange peel are just a few of the ways you can fight insects without chemicals. From Wordnik.com. [GREEN BUILDING 101: Sustainable Sites | Inhabitat] Reference
I've used soapy water, ProTek, a citrus extract that repels insects, and diatomaceous earth applied while the foliage is wet. From Wordnik.com. [Seeking a tomato guru] Reference
Also, diatomaceous earth might work, as it kills soft bodied creatures like caterpillars with its microspcopic glass-like shards. From Wordnik.com. [Garden Update #2] Reference
Another natural way to get rid of insects is diatomaceous earth, which you can find in many places, including pool supply stores. From Wordnik.com. [30 Days to a Well-Mannered Dog] Reference
This was first recognized with diatomaceous earth, a widely available, completely safe powder that kills cockroaches almost on contact. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 24] Reference
Here are a few useful facts about diatomaceous earth. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Use the turkey baster only for the diatomaceous earth. From Wordnik.com. [chicagotribune.com -] Reference
Food-grade diatomaceous earth is available at feed stores. From Wordnik.com. [SFGate: Top News Stories]
Where can i buy the "foodgrade" of DE diatomaceous earth, in Chicago?. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions] Reference
Many small breweries and brewpubs pass their beer through a diatomaceous. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Cupa Coffee] Reference
This soil recipe combines diatomaceous earth, powdered clay and play sand. From Wordnik.com. [Signs of the Times] Reference
Wiki says this is a mixture of diatomaceous earth for filtering and beer yeast. From Wordnik.com. [LT Saloon] Reference
When the larvae are born, they will be torn to shreds by the diatomaceous soil. From Wordnik.com. [chicagotribune.com -] Reference
Buy a bag of diatomaceous earth, a turkey baster, and throw-away plastic gloves. From Wordnik.com. [chicagotribune.com -] Reference
When slugs come in contact with diatomaceous earth, it is abrasive to their skin. From Wordnik.com. [The Seattle Times] Reference
Use the turkey baster to fill the holes made by the bees with the diatomaceous earth. From Wordnik.com. [chicagotribune.com -] Reference
I managed to keep them out by sprinkling diatomaceous earth wherever I found ants, which was. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Business News] Reference
The list of insecticides used in gardens included canola oil and diatomaceous earth, for example. From Wordnik.com. Reference
This is ideal of how eternal subsidence fireplaces have scream over the diatomaceous several years. From Wordnik.com. [Wii-volution]
The most diatomaceous use of sevin for the garden of concentration occurs in unconventional transpo. From Wordnik.com. [Wii-volution]
A good time to lay down insecticide powders and diatomaceous earth. From Wordnik.com. [Thestar.com - Home Page] Reference
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