Diatomaceous Earth Won’t Kill Earthworms

DE:Dangerous for Insects,Safe for Four Legged Friends

Canada-Bedbugs.com’s supply of Diatomaceous Earth is mined in Utah. It is formed from the remains of minuscule organisms that lived in the water and had hard outer silica shells. Over the eons these microscopic shells built up and fossilized into the diatomaceous earth that is [...]

Killing Bedbugs –Tips and Tricks

Here are some more Do-It-Yourself Tricks to try before you calling an exterminator or to use in conjunction with exterminator services:

-Take apart bed frame (if possible) and thoroughly wash,vacuum and clean all surfaces.  When dry,dust with diatomaceous earth before reassembling

-Vacuum mattresses and pay extra attention to the mattress seams.  Seal mattresses [...]

Using Diatomaceous Earth to Kill Fleas

Here is a story about one Canadian pet owner’s battle with fleas and how she used natural methods to conquer the problem:

My dog had a pretty bad flea problem last spring that we caught pretty late. He had recently changed climates (from desert to the pacific northwest) and was already suffering from sensitive skin,[...]

“Bedbug Pandemic”Possible Group Warns

CBC news posted a great article warning about a possible bedbug pandemic and its implications for Canada. To read the full article,visit CBC News. Thanks CBC for the great reporting!

“Bedbug pandemic”possible,group warns By CBC News,Wed Aug 4 2010 An international survey of pest control companies suggests the world is on [...]

Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth

In addition to be an excellent tool for preventing and killing bedbugs,food-grade diatomaceous earth has many uses in and around the home. Food grade diatomaceous earth makes a very effective natural insecticide.

Food-grade diatomaceous earth is EPA approved to be mixed with animal feed to control mealworms and other pests and has been exempted [...]