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Oren wrote:


Recently I read about using "agricultural grade diatomaceous earth"
(AGDE). This is not the same as that used in swimming pools. AGDE is
not harmful to humans or animals. It is sometimes added to animal food
and has shown to reduce parasites in animals.

"Sprinkle in areas where ants and roaches are present or areas in
which they run, such as baseboards, under sinks, etc. "


Use DE after cleanup, before pesticides. DE is not a toxin.
It's an abrasive. It perforates insects' exoskeletons, dehydrating
them.