beau's mama Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I've got a huge pail of this stuff (food grade) and though I use it around the house, on the dogs & in our beds it just doesn't seem like it's going anywhere. So, I had a thought about making a mud pack with it, and was just wondering if anyone has ever used it for that or any other B&B product.The internet is not being very friendly toward me today I can't find one single idea for reference.TIAETA: Yes, I searched the board...only 3 references to DE, including mine. Off to more searching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Never even heard of it! ??You say you use it in your beds? On the dogs? Hmmm tell me more please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 It's like pumice, from what I'm reading. They use it to make dynamite too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diatomaceous_earth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 well I used it vs ants and cockroaches cause it kills them by drying out their tiny little bodies (cruel aren't I?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Please be careful with this stuff. It can cause severe respiratory problems if you breath it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Yeah Carebear I've heard of it used for that as well, and also used as material for swimming pool filtering instead of sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Candelishis Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 The only time I've heard of it was in an episode of Bones, it was a murder clue...LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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beau's mama Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 The only time I've heard of it was in an episode of Bones, it was a murder clue...LOL! I saw that episodePlease be careful with this stuff. It can cause severe respiratory problems if you breath it. I'll have to go dig up my notes, but if I remember correctly, it is the pool grade DE that poses a much greater breathing hazard & health risk because of the way it's processed...something to do with the amount of silica it produces vs the amount that's produced with food grade DE. Any fine powder warrants wearing a mask when using it IMO. Have you ever tried using SLSa w/ out a mask? Good grief, that stuff shoots everywhere!I'm still looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Flapp Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 This is used in conjunction with a pool filter. It is very fine dust like powder which can cause severe respiratory/eye problems & the manufacturer advises that a mask/gloves be used when handling this substance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH Cathy Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 There are two types of DE. Food Grade and the Grade for Pools are different. I use CodeX Food Grade DE for my hens. I use it in my nest boxes for parasite control. I have the feed mill mix it in my chicken feed for internal parasite control, harder shells on eggs and great plumage. I know this may be more information that you needed, but if you would like more on the DE, you might find it here.www.homesteadingtoday.comMost of my reading has been on the Poultry section of this board, when I first started reading about it, I just did a search and there was plenty of info pro and con. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 The food grade DE can be used to keep bugs out of stored foods like wheat, bean etc. Also, it's a good medium for water filtration systems of saltwater aquariums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsngarden Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I've used food grade DE on my farm animals as well for parasite control. you still need to be careful about breathing it in...I would not use it in any cosmetic application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSPjen Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 My bug guy uses it to kill scorpions..... lol that's all I know about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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