Re: Fossilized Phytoplankton Powder

[Guest guest]

I've never tried it myself, but I saved this post from another board

Diatomaceous Earth.Is made from the broken microscopic shells of some creature or other, can't remember the name right off the bat. It's very fine, powdery like consistency rather than a sandy consistency like you'd think it would be. It's non toxic, no chemicals whatsoever The microscopic shells act like little knives and tears up pests and kills them, dead, dead, dead.MMmmkay, first thing make double sure you get FOOD Grade if you plan on consuming it for parasites. I'd even get food grade for my pets, horses or other animals for parasites. There are several grades I believe. But food grade is the only grade that is considered safe for human consumption.DE gets rid of parasites if you take it internally, human or animal. The DE cuts up internal parasites just like external pests. And did I mention it's chemical free, LOL?Bed bugs, it can be sprinkled it on mattresses and it will kill 'em with no chemical residue or stinky smells. You can use it for fleas, and other pests. It can be sprinkled in the garden, under and around, and in the house, and in the yard to control or get rid of pests. It can be sprinkled on carpets and furniture without harming the fabric, for fleas, lice and etc. Same for pet beds, dog houses, horse stalls, etc. Great for getting rid of lice on farm animals and pets. I've also heard good things about using it to treat head lice, though I've never used it for that. I've never tried it but I hear good things about people

using it on their dogs and cats for flea control. You can dust boxes of books and stored items to kill silver fish(works great!) and moths. Anywhere you have a problem with an insect pest you can use DE, either as prevention, or to kill and prevent a reinfestation. I've never heard of a pest it doesn't work on. Oh and if you use it outside in the garden or yard it has to be reapplied after it rains. It works on bare floors and base boards for fleas and other pests. Does no harm to fabrics, no stains, no smell, and does not harm the weave or cause holes or anything like that.Just don't breath the dust, it can cause lung problems if you inhale it.

[Guest guest]

I am. As a horticulturist I have used Diatomaceous Earth as an

insecticide for fire ants. It is composed of razor sharp diatoms, single-celled

plankton, that slice & dice the hard shells of insect pests, thus killing

them. I don’t think I would use it internally. And especially don’t

inhale it!

Carol

CD 22 yrs SCD 5 yrs

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of bgcee

Is anybody familiar with diatomaceous earth or

fossilized phytoplankton powder?

I am

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[Guest guest]

At 12:36 PM 4/14/2010, you wrote:

Is anybody familiar with

diatomaceous earth or fossilized phytoplankton powder?

In what context? Wikipedia says that:

Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type

of hard-shelled algae. It is used as a filtration aid, as a mild

abrasive, as a mechanical insecticide, as an absorbent for liquids, as

cat litter, as an activator in blood clotting studies, and as a component

of dynamite. As it is also heat-resistant, it can be used as a thermal

insulator.

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Marilyn

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[Guest guest]

Hmm, if the diataomacious earth is sharp little particles that will

slice up baddies in our gut, why won't it also slice up good bugs in

our gut and in fact, slice up the gut itself? Not sure I'd trust this stuff.

[Guest guest]

um, how do you put it on your mattress for bed bugs and not breathe it when you sleep? if it's microscopic, won't it come right through your sheets?Thanks,

 

Hmm, if the diataomacious earth is sharp little particles that will

slice up baddies in our gut, why won't it also slice up good bugs in

our gut and in fact, slice up the gut itself? Not sure I'd trust this stuff.