So I read all over the place that diatomaceous earth is a good way to stop pests. I guess the deal is that it is small fossilized plants and it slices the exoskeleton of bugs that walk across it and then they bleed to death (not a pleasant way to go).
One thing I find interesting is that a lot of sites claim that Bisquick, and other mixes, contain diatomaceous earth (DE) as a pest control.
This site for example on How to keep bugs from entering my house http://howtokeepbugsfromenteringmyhouse.blogspot.com/
Or this one http://www.internet-grocer.net/diatome.htm
So I wrote Bisquick an email because I’m curious if this is true or not?
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Hey all DE is made of very, very small particle of glass. Yes, Glass.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diatomaceous_earth
“Natural freshwater diatomaceous earth is used in agriculture for grain storage as an anti-caking agent, as well as insecticide.[5] It is approved by the US Department of Agriculture as a feed supplement.
It is also used as a neutral anthelmentic (de-wormer). Some farmers add it to their livestock and poultry feed to improve the health of animals.[6] “Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth” is widely available in agricultural feed supply stores. It is acceptable as organic feed additive for livestock.”