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drew51 · March 7, 2014

Well you were misinformed

http://www.dirtdoctor.com/Diatomaceous-Earth_vq21.htm

"DE will not hurt earthworms "

Another reference from worm farmers

http://www.wormfarmingrevealed.com/d...ous-earth.html

FYI the DE in absorbant is not effective against bugs, best to use food grade. It's too big! Food grade is like a powder. The stuff for pools is dangerous as it is processed, filter grade. Avoid that, do not use!!
I think it has high silica, which is what is dangerous to breath. I'm pretty sure the absorbant is considered safe to ingest, no treatment would be given. It may very well be food grade? Not sure?

March 7, 2014	#14
drew51 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Zone 6a/5b Posts: 1,302	Well you were misinformed http://www.dirtdoctor.com/Diatomaceous-Earth_vq21.htm "DE will not hurt earthworms " Another reference from worm farmers http://www.wormfarmingrevealed.com/d...ous-earth.html FYI the DE in absorbant is not effective against bugs, best to use food grade. It's too big! Food grade is like a powder. The stuff for pools is dangerous as it is processed, filter grade. Avoid that, do not use!! I think it has high silica, which is what is dangerous to breath. I'm pretty sure the absorbant is considered safe to ingest, no treatment would be given. It may very well be food grade? Not sure? Last edited by drew51; March 7, 2014 at 02:57 PM.