DE is the fossilized remains of tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms – their skeletons are made of the natural substance silica.
DE is inexpensive and you can buy it off Ebay or off a site specific to DE. Make sure you get food-grade DE.
In the video below a simple DE trap, starts at 1:45.
Silicosis…not to be breathed
Not to be inhaled, direct prolonged contact with the skin eyes nose or throat. I own a pool store I have 1,000’s of bags of D.E. The new alternative is called Aqua pearl and it’s a 100% non toxic
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It’s silicon dioxide. Lot of that around
That stuff is good for so many things!
Buy food grade
Can you use it for wasp and hornets nest..?