myhappyface
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Does Diatomaceous Earth have to say food grade or is this ok? I'm asking before I buy it. I have a gnat issue and I'm trying to remedy the situation. 
Diatomaceous Earth
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myhappyface
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It's at home depot. That's why I'm asking if it HAS to be food grade.
$bkbbudz$
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According to their web site this product is food grade...you should always research a product before considering using it in your garden.
http://www.saferbrand.com/safer-bra...ug-flea-ant-crawling-insect-killer-4-lb-51703
http://www.saferbrand.com/safer-bra...ug-flea-ant-crawling-insect-killer-4-lb-51703
whitebb2727
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Make sure it is food grade. Non food grade has pyrethrins or thrin derivatives in it. Those are synthetic bug poisions.
$bkbbudz$
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This is quoted from the link I posted before..
What type of Diatomaceous Earth is this?
Beware. Not all DE is the same. Our DE is made of Silicon Dioxide. This comes from a freshwater source. It is the same type that is used in food-grade diatomaceous earth. Other products made of Diatomite DE are made from unnatural sources.
What type of Diatomaceous Earth is this?
Beware. Not all DE is the same. Our DE is made of Silicon Dioxide. This comes from a freshwater source. It is the same type that is used in food-grade diatomaceous earth. Other products made of Diatomite DE are made from unnatural sources.
staygreener
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Same, it's amazing stuff. My only issue is being sloppy and getting it on the leaves while sprinkling, it's really hard to get that stuff off once it's been deposited onto a leaf.