Diatomaceous Earth is considered a crawling insect control & killer bait powder, formulated using food grade ingredients. Diatomaceous Earth is a form of amorphous silica consisting of fossilized remains of diatoms belonging into a major group of algae, one of the most common types of phytoplankton.
Diatomaceous Earth kills insects through internal and external cutting action, which also causes dehydration of the insect pests. Particles damage the insect’s gut and insects stop to eat and lose water through damaged tissue.