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Originally Posted by matilda'skid

I know DE is used in all sorts of products in the home. I have always been afraid of it because something with tiny glass shells that grinds off the exoskeletons of insects can't be good for your lungs. What am I missing?

DE is edible and often suggested for health reasons. Best to eat the food grade.
Yes, the dust isn't good, but either is the dust from perlite, lava rock, pumice, turface or vermiculite.
I wear a mask when using. Once in the soil, no chance of dust. I also wear a mask when handling any of the above mentioned. You could wet it down to minimize exposure.
Gassing your car up exposes you to carcinogens too, so does BBQing. Using plastic cups may also.
Getting X-rays too. Just use common sense. Radiation from your screen is hitting your eyes as you read this.

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