About Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Diatomaceous earth is a natural, abrasive powder that's the fossilized remains of ancient algal shells called Diatoms or Phytoplankton. The Diatoms living in the waterways absorb minerals and elements from water enabling them to ‘build' their tiny shells. Consequentially, the fossilized remains have captured and contain the some 15 trace minerals used to form the shell. As they die the microscopic diatoms drop to the bottom of the waterways and form deposits of essentially marine sediment. These sedimentary deposits are later mined, milled, dried and bagged creating Diatomaceous Earth. Ours product is Food Grade Diatomaceous earth (DE). Food grade rating tells you it is safe to use. DE acts like a “chemical” by simply dehydrating insects and can be used externally like a chemical pesticide would be used. Organic farmers use it in their crops for bug control, as do people in their gardens. It won't harm birds, pets, and other animals as a chemical pesticide would. Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Uses A. Parasite Control B. Agricultural Pest Control C. Odour Control How to Use A. Sprinkle a light layer of the powder over any indoor areas such as in and around beds, within bedding, kennels, baskets, household carpet, perches in and around the home where blood-sucking parasites may be present. Vacuum clean the house a few days after you apply the diatomaceous earth. Be cautious with the application, too much has been reported to clog up certain vacuum cleaners. B. 15g mix with 1 Liters water , it can be widely applies in agriculture and used on any flowers , trees, vegetables and grass. It can gelp control various pests like Ants,Beetles,Bedbugs,Lice,Cockroaches,Crickets,Fleas,Mites,Spiders,Termites,White fly etc. C. For Pets, 1 tablespoon per day in ration for small cats, dogs and puppies, rub powder at full strength into the coat/fur for fleas and sprinkle on bedding. D. Dust outside areas that hide pests, especially spots where your pet likes to rest, since such places can be havens for fleas or parasites. E. As for odour control, sprinkle a light layer of the powder onto the cats, dogs or birds litter boxes while you are changing the litter sand. For garbage can, after cleaning the garbage can and it is still wet, use your duster and apply diatomaceous earth on the inside of your garbage can. Make sure to dust the bottom and sides of the can to create a nice thin coating. Place the garbage can in a location where it can dry with the lid open. Once it dries, you should have a thin coating of diatomaceous earth on the inside of the garbage can. Using diatomaceous earth, it will keep your pets litter box and garbage smelling fresh and keep it free of houseflies. TIPS Apply regularly for best results. You should treat those hot spots with diatomaceous earth every 2 to 3 days to break the life cycle of the flea