nuggs
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I'm sure it does but, it seems to thin out after getting wet. I plan to reapply after it gets wet. I'm on my 3rd 50lb bag now.
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It sure does
I've read that its best to apply it wet as it helps the DE adhere to the plant. Once it dries it should leave a coat on the plant.
mwooten102
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I've been using de for years and everything had always said that once it gets wet it gets soft and is no longer effective.It sure does
I've read that its best to apply it wet as it helps the DE adhere to the plant. Once it dries it should leave a coat on the plant.
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fumble
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As long as I get the first hit in
Correct. When wet its not effective. But fumble was asking if it dries after wet will it work. Once it dries it will work again.
mwooten102
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I was of the understanding that it loses it structure and needed to be reapplied.
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mwooten102
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After re reading the Wikipedia I'm going to stand by my statement.
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Post it up so we can all learn woot! It certainly doesnt lose structure when wet. I haven't read anywhere that says it will break down. You can reapply to re cover the area if wet but thIs seems to be a persons choice not because the de has broken down.
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Joedank
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i had also read in a dr. garret artical that putting it on with a roller wet to fruit trees will keep crawelrs down . but i cant find it now.... i just assumed they came from water so water could not melt diatoms ... but i guess i am wrong as i can find no citations for it..
nuggs
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diatomaceous_earth
De was first discovered in germany in 1836. It was harvested from water and dried to use in many different applications through 1913 when dry deposits were found through out the planet. read the link.
De was first discovered in germany in 1836. It was harvested from water and dried to use in many different applications through 1913 when dry deposits were found through out the planet. read the link.
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Where does it say that it breaks down when wet? I didn't see it.
mwooten102
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My mom actually eats this stuff.
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