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		Diatomaceous Earth is also used as an animal wormer by adding it to feed.
		Diatomaceous Earth can be mixed with water to make a paste that is a very effective metal and glass polish, particularly silver.
		Additionally, Diatomaceous Earth is used as an additive for paint and rubber products, in the manufacture of the tiles on the space shuttle, and its absorbing properties are used in dynamite.
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	Diatomaceous Earth
		Diatomaceous earth is a common enough substance - found usually in the swimming pool maintenance area of many stores.
		DE is earth that contains the microskeletons of deceased diatoms, which are a type of algae (both fresh water and sea water varieties occur).
		People take this earth and grind it very very finely (if it is not already a very fine powder) and use it to clean various things, to keep out invertebrates (insects, worms, etc), and to kill fleas.
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	Buy Diatomaceous Earth to kill fleas, ticks, bed bugs and parasites naturally
		Diatomaceous Earth is not an earth, it is the fossilized remains of microscopic shells created by one celled plants called DIATOMS.
		Diatomaceous Earth kills by physical action, not chemical, by puncturing the insect’s exoskeleton and absorbing the moisture in their bodies.
		Diatomaceous Earth can be used in and around the home, yard, animal housing, grain storage in silos and bunkers, etc.
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	Diatomaceous Earth
		Diatomaceous earth is a mineral product composed of finely crushed fossilized shell remains (silica) of unicellular or colonial algae from the class Bacillariaphyccae, better known as diatoms.
		Some claim that diatomaceous earth acts as a dewormer when added on a regular basis in the amount of 2% by weight of the total ration – the USDA approved level.
		Feeding diatomaceous earth at 2.5% of the concentrate feed ration was the same as a marginally effective anthelmintic in controlling parasites.
	www.motesclearcreekfarms.com /asp/articles/DE.asp (825 words)

	What is Diatomaceous Earth? How does it work? - Hydroponics Systems (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Diatomaceous Earth mode of action for insect and parasite control is strictly mechanical.
		Diatomaceous Earth can be used as a dust or spray for control of flies and other insects in buildings, on pastures, crops and trees.
		Diatomaceous Earth is a natural occurring siliceous sedimentary mineral compound from microscopic skeletal remains of unicellular algae-like plants called diatoms.
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	Bambooweb: Diatomaceous earth
		Diatomaceous earth is a substance consisiting primarily of the fossilized remains of diatoms.
		Because diatomaceous earth forms from the fossilized remains of water-borne diatoms, it is found in proximity to either current or former bodies of water.
		Diatomaceous earth is generally divided into two categories based upon source: freshwater and saltwater.
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	Diatomaceous Earth: Free Encyclopedia Articles at Questia.com Online Library
		Diatomaceous earth is a deposit of similar shell...compaction of rocks within the Earth.
		It uses a diatomaceous earth filter, which is changed weekly...water or in material from the diatomaceous earth filter.
		Diatomaceous earth filtration was shown to provide 3.8- to 6-log oocyst removal in bench-scale studies (Ongerth and Hutton, 1997...
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	Diatomaceous Earth
		Diatomaceous earth is one of the most effective of organic insect controls.
		In houses diatomaceous earth is used to stop the entry of certain insects such as earwigs, ants, and cockroaches, and to control these and others (such as fleas) in food cupboards, carpets, basements, attics, pet bedding etc. You can put the powder in cracks and corners for better control.
		In smaller quantities, diatomaceous earth is available in most garden centers and will easily take care of home use.
	www.simplegiftsfarm.com /diatomaceous-earth.html (595 words)

	AcornOrganic.org Database
		Diatomaceous earth is the powdered remains of marine invertebrates and is used in the control of internal and external parasites.
		Diatomaceous earth achieves its effect by coming in contact with the parasite and cutting into their bodies causing them to lose their bodily fluids and die of dehydration.
		In such situations diatomaceous earth is often mixed with powdered sulphur and made into a paste using non-GMO containing vegetable shortening and rubbed into the hair or fleece of the animal.
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	Diatomaceous Earth and Silica Aerogel
		Diatomaceous earth (DE) is mined from the fossilized remains of diatoms, microscopic sea creatures.
		Diatomaceous earth and silica aerogel are composed of hydrated amorphous silica (silicon dioxide).
		Diatomaceous Earth is comparably effective to many household insecticide formulations when used in wall voids, under cabinets, or other areas where it will not absorb moisture.
	www.ipmofalaska.com /files/DE.html (788 words)

	Diatomaceous Earth - Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth Information & Sales
		Natural diatomaceous earth (DE) is the remains of microscopic one-celled plants (phytoplankton) called diatoms that lived in the oceans and lakes that once covered the western part of the US and other parts of the world.
		Diatomaceous earth is mined, milled, and processed into a myriad of types for a large variety of uses.
		Diatomaceous earth has a negative charge and bacteria has a positive charge, wherein it is believed by some that food grade diatomaceous earth sweeps bacteria out of the body by trapping it in it’s honeycomb shaped skeletal form.
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	XMG Resources: Diatomaceous Earth (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Diatomaceous earth is a great product with many uses.
		While not openly advocated for human consumption, as far as I know, I have read that diatomaceous earth may be sold in capsules for human use, and it is listed as an ingredient in Mineral Rich, the liquid mineral supplement promoted by Maureen Salaman.
		Diatomaceous earth could also be used to enrich the soil when growing "greens" such as sunflowers or wheat used for wheatgrass juice.
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	Diatomaceous Earths
		Diatomaceous earths (DE) are formed from the fossils of microscopic planktons called diatoms, which are found in fresh and salt water.
		The use of diatomaceous earths in pest control is not new.
		The Small scale farmer utilisation of diatomaceous earths during storage project has six main outputs that it plans to achieve.
	www.nri.org /de/diatomaceous_earths.html (429 words)

	Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth
		Diatomaceous earth is excellent for eliminating ants, aphids, flea beetles, fleas, earwigs, sowbugs, mites, etc. We use it diluted in water and painted on tree trunks to keep ants off our fruit trees.
		Diatomaceous earth is a drying agent, and thus reduces odor and moisture in barns and stalls.
		Overly toxic persons might experience a "healing crisis", as their system is detoxing too quickly, so it is suggested to start with a small dose and work up to the heaping tablespoon over a period of a few days or weeks, to help avoid this situation.
	www.wolfcreekranch.net /diatomaceous_earth.html (304 words)

	Definition of Diatomaceous earth
		Diatomaceous earth (also known as diatomite, DE or kieselguhr) is a naturally occurring, light-colored, solid material that is easily crumbled into a fine dust.
		Because diatomaceous earth forms from the remains of water-borne diatoms, it is found in proximity to either current or former bodies of water.
		Freshwater diatomaceous earth is mined from dry lakebeds and is characteristically low in crystalline silica content.
	www.wordiq.com /definition/Diatomaceous_earth (478 words)

	What is Diatomaceous Earth?
		Diatomaceous earth is a fine, white, crystalline powder made up of the fossilized shells of diatoms.
		Doctors use a special medical grade of diatomaceous earth in cases in which it is used on patients.
		Diatomaceous earth can be used to remove external parasites from people and animals, and can be spread on crops to kill insects without dangerous chemicals.
	www.wisegeek.com /what-is-diatomaceous-earth.htm (443 words)

	Diatomaceous Earth
		The Diatomaceous Earth that is mined for use today was formed in prehistoric times when much of the earth was covered with water.
		The type of Diatomaceous Earth used in agriculture must be milled until it reaches the consistency of flour.
		Diatomaceous Earth which can be fed to animals and is safe for humans as well, is Amorphous Silica, the fresh water type, food grade quality.
	www.whiteearth.ca /de.htm (1180 words)

	Brian's Garden - Diatomaceous earth (May 1, 2000) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Diatomaceous earth is the ground up skeletal remains of microscopic one-celled plants (phytoplankton) called diatons.
		Diatomaceous earth is supposed to be harmless to all mammals and birds and leave no residual effects.
		Diatomaceous earth also kills beneficial insects such as lady bug beetles that consume hundreds of soft bodied pests like aphids, mealy bugs, and soft-bodied scale.
	www.briansgarden.com /questions/000501q.html (538 words)

	Diatomaceous Earth
		Diatomaceous Earth is a natural (not calcined or flux calcined) compound.
		Pool grade DE is Diatomaceous Earth produced for pool filters and it is treated with heat, causing the formerly amorphous silicon dioxide to assume crystalline form.
		Diatomaceous Earth may be used as a barrier to control adult flea beetles, sawfly, coddling moth, twig borer, thrips, mites, cockroach, slugs, snails and many other insects such as:
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	Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth
		Diatomaceous earth is excellent for eliminating ants, aphids, flea beetles, fleas, earwigs, sowbugs, mites, etc. We use it diluted in water and painted on tree trunks to keep ants off our fruit trees.
		Diatomaceous earth is a drying agent, and thus reduces odor and moisture in barns and stalls.
		Overly toxic persons might experience a "healing crisis", as their system is detoxing too quickly, so it is suggested to start with a small dose and work up to the heaping tablespoon over a period of a few days or weeks, to help avoid this situation.
	wolfcreekranch.net /diatomaceous_earth.html (0 words)

	Perma-Guard DE (diatomaceous earth) Products- an overview
		DE is an abbreviation of the words "Diatomaceous Earth," which is a fossilized deposit of microscopic shells created by one celled plants called Diatoms.
		In addition to the action of the diatomaceous earth on bugs and insects, which is certainly non-toxic to humans and animals, Perma-Guard insecticides also contain Pyrethrum, a vegetable, digestible extract from a variety of Chrysanthemum flowers that is deadly poison to insects and other forms of cold blooded life, but virtually non-toxic to warm-blooded life.
		Diatomaceous Earth is approved for use as an anti-caking agent in livestock and poultry feeds.
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	Fresh Water Diatoms - Safe Diatomaceous Earth
		The SEM is a truly remarkable instrument which enables us to visually evaluate the quality of the many types of diatomaceous earth (DE) being mined today.
		The wide disparity of quality that exists among various deposits of diatomaceous earth stem primarily from the following causes: the species of diatoms comprising the sample, the age of the deposit, the presence of various impurities and the extent of skeletal deterioration.
		DIATOMACEOUS EARTH (DE) - Diatomaceous earth is a mineral product mined from the fossilized silica shell remains of unicellular or colonized algae from the class Bacillariaphyceae, better known as diatoms.
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	Troubled Times: Diatomaceous Earth
		Diatomaceous Earth is not harmful to humans or other large animals because they can not do enough damage in our mostly liquid bodies to harm us.
		When Diatomaceous Earth is sprinkled on the ground, on an ant mount, or mixed with grains, legumes, etc., it slices and dices the insects that walk through it.
		Diatomaceous Earth is also effective against fleas, but again, take care not to let your pet breathe it.
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	Diatomaceous Earth for Natural Tick, Flea, & Ant Control
		When insects come into contact with diatomaceous earth, the sharp edges lacerate the bugs' waxy exoskeleton and then the powdery DE absorbs their body fluids causing death from dehydration.
		Intended for application with a hand duster, diatomaceous earth is so safe it may be rubbed right into your dog or cat's fur.
		Diatomaceous earth has also been used for years to protect grains in storage from insect damage.
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	Diatomaceous Earth
		The diatomaceous earth that is needed for use in food storage has not been heat treated and has a crystalline silica content of no more than 1-1.5%.
		Diatomaceous earth is approved by the USDA as an animal feed additive, however I have found out that there are vast differences between various forms of diatomaceous earth.
		Diatomaceous Earth used in swimming pool filters has close to a 60% crystalline silica content.
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	Freshwater, food-grade Diatomaceous Earth for insect and parasite control
		Diatomaceous Earth doesn't dissolve in water, it and suspends in water.
		The one I bought holds 2 1/2 gallons of water, and I mix in 1 cup of diatomaceous earth and 1/2 cup of soap and spray away.
		With using soap, I notice that even after heavy rain, the diatomaceous earth is evident on the leaves of the trees.
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	Diatomaceous Earth - Food Grade—5-lb - Bag - Diatomaceous - Garden Harvest Supply
		When Diatomaceous Earth is used as an organic wormer, it kills any worms or parasites your animals may have.
		Diatomaceous earth can be used in and around the home, yard, and animal housing.
		Protecting both dogs and cats with Perma-Guard Diatomaceous Earth can be accomplished by rubbed into their coats, sprinkled on bedding, spread in the yard, or added to carpets, Diatomaceous earth is very effective against fleas, ticks, lice, and other pests.
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	Diatomeceous Earth
		We first found out the benefits of boric acid, diatomaceous earth, cedar oil, cedar sawdust, and essential microbes.
		After years of research, we have found that the best way to control scorpions is to dust the attic of a building with diatomaceous earth.
		Diatomaceous earth is the remains of microscopic phytoplankton, similar to coral, found in prehistoric freshwater sea beds.
	www.environmentsensitive.com /DiatomaceousEarth.htm (545 words)

	Treatment of rice with diatomaceous earth and effects on the mortality of the red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Diatomaceous earth [diatomite] has been demonstrated in Australia, Germany, and the USA to protect stored products from infestation by insect pests.
		However, application of diatomaceous earth has rarely been used in Asian countries for the protection of stored grain from insect damage.
		Diatomaceous earth at 1 g and 2 g/kg rice reduced population growth of T. castaneum to a coefficient of 0.27, and 0.02, respectively, after 42 days.
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