Is diatomaceous earth (Diatomite) toxic to people/children/pets? Is it a good pest control for fleas in the house?
2007-10-14 15:01:38 · 5 answers · asked by kiko 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Diatomaceous earth is not toxic to humans, pets, but it may pose a suffocation hazard depending on how it's applied. It is great stuff for getting rid of ants, fleas and cockroaches because it plugs up their breathing pores--muhahahaha.
2007-10-14 15:11:16 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas E 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, never heard of it, but it will be ineteresting to see if ithers have. I don't get the whole raw feeding and supplements thing. What's wrong with a good dog food? I agree that the raw feed is probably better than half the dog food available at the supermarket, but if you get a decent dog food , isn't that much less hassle. An old vet friend of the family told us about a dog food called Beta when we got our first boxer almost thirteen years ago, and we have fed this and only this ever since. Our dogs have had no problems with teeth, digestion, food allergies, nothing. And the vets say that our dogs are the healthiest dogs that they have on thier books with regards to joints and general fitness. Our old boxer died just before her twelfth birthday, and she had had a checkup just a few weeks before, and the vet had said that she had the skeleton and fitness of a two year old dog. Our current boxer (in the photo) has been fed on Beta foods form day one, and she too has excellent fitness, great coat and perfect joints. The same vet always told us that the best dog foods are never advertised, they sell themself- which is certainly something to think about. We buy Beta in 17.5kg bags, costing around £20 a time ,so it is very reasonably priced compared to some other brands.
2016-05-22 14:38:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This Site says We can EAT it, and it is harmless to Humans.
Yet, it is Lethal, to insects like Bed Bugs, etc.. Even roaches.
http://www.richsoil.com/diatomaceous-earth.jsp
2014-08-13 09:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
non-toxic, but still dangerous.... inhaled or in the eyes, it's still a problem.... read here....
http://www.google.com/search?q=diatomaceous+earth&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1
2007-10-15 01:23:53 · answer #4 · answered by meanolmaw 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's used as an abrasive in toothpaste. I'm sure if it's toxic, they would never use it there.
2007-10-14 18:50:23 · answer #5 · answered by sintosol2 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋