Diatomaceous Earth 12oz Shaker
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Diatomaceous Earth 12oz Shaker
Customer Review: A great poison free alternative for flea control!!
Summary: 4 Stars
This stuff is so save you cna feed it to your pet!!! It is hight in vitimine content and kills many common internal parasites!!!Customer Review: A little disappointed
Summary: 3 Stars
Bought this after reading multiple reviews on ridding bed bugs. Spent an entire afternoon scrubbing, sealing up any tiny crack or crevice where these disgusting creatures could come in then applied this product like recommended. Have had to use it 2 or 3 times and I have seen less evidence of bed bugs but they are not completely gone and I will have to reapply again soon. Also use a mask if you are going to apply this anywhere-its is rough on the nose/eyes and lungs.
Overall only ok in helping but not what I hoped for.
Customer Review: BE CAREFUL
Summary: 3 Stars
Althought DE is wonderful in killing insects and bugs, please do not believe that it is completely safe around humans and animals. All food grade DE contains silica, making it an extreme health hazard if inhaled (lung damage) or if it has come in contact with your eyes. Extreme caution, an approved respirator, and googles are a must when using this product!!! This product is effective, but please take the necessary precautions. It's not as safe as companies make them out to be!Customer Review: Caution...pool filter grade NOT safe for humans and pets
Summary: 5 Stars
Please know that the "food" grade/diatomaceous earth meant for use to combat insects (indoors and out) is the only product safe around pets and humans. I am shopping for this grade. Please do NOT make the serious mistake (as suggested by another reviewer) of purchasing a product meant for use in pool filters...it is dangerous for any other use. As to this particular brand: Though I have not yet purchased it, I like the shaker availability and may use it to apply the DE, refilling from a larger bag.
Consider applying outdoors on a day that not too windy---it's best not to be breathing this although it's not poisonous. It's an irritant. Avoid getting some in your eyes and be sure to wash your hands well after using it.
I'll be using DE to rid some areas outside of bugs, especially around the foundation of our house. Garter snakes have taken up an unpleasant residence there---and frankly their presence is extremely disturbing to us. I have read numerous places that one way to discourage them is to take away one typical food source: bugs. I'm allergic to moth balls (and they produce poisonous fumes); commercial repellants are generally not effective. Wish us luck. And please know that no amount of pro-reptile talk will have us change our minds. Call it "fear and loathing on the back patio."
In fairness to this brand, I have rated it high although I don't have direct experience with this company. (It's not possible to make comments without giving a rating.) The dangerous suggestion to use pool grade DE I'm sure was unintentional.
Customer Review: Diatomaceous Earth Shaker
Summary: 5 Stars
This product was received as promised and well packaged so that it would not be damaged. I could not have used this fine powder without the shaker and recommend you get it for ease of spreading as the powder is very fine. Also, heed the warning and use an appropriate mask when using it.
It seems to work well so I am pleased with this purchase and would highly recommend product and manufacturer if you're looking to buy it. I can say that I am not disappointed.