INDOOR USES:
Fertilome Diatomaceous Earth is intended for application with a hand duster, power duster or similar means for application to areas where crawling insects are found. Apply to cracks and crevices with the use of a bulbous duster or other suitable equipment. Apply lightly and uniformly.
For Cockroaches, Ants, Earwigs, Millipedes, Centipedes, Crickets and Silverfish:
Lightly coat a thin layer of Fertilome Diatomaceous Earth in areas where pests are found and may hide, such as cracks and crevices, behind and beneath refrigerators, cabinets, stoves, garbage cans, and in and around sewer pipes and drains, window frames and in attics and basements. Dust insects directly if possible. Repeat treatment regularly or whenever reinfestation is noted.
For Fleas:
Thoroughly treat floor and bedding in and around pets’ sleeping quarters. Treat surrounding cracks and crevices, baseboards, carpeting and wherever fleas are suspected. Treat pets directly with a product registered for use to control fleas.
For Carpet Beetles:
Dust along baseboards, carpet edges, under carpeting, furniture, in closets and shelving where these insects are seen or suspected.
Bedbugs:
Dismantle bed. Use Fertilome Diatomaceous Earth in joints, crevices and where rungs are inserted. See that all interior areas are dusted.
Dust mattresses especially folds and edges. All cracks and crevices in the bedroom should be treated.
OUTDOOR USES:
For control of Cockroaches, Earwigs, Grasshoppers, Ants, Crickets, Slugs and Other Crawling Insects:
Lightly coat a thin layer of Fertilome Diatomaceous Earth in areas where these insects are found such as patios, outdoor sills, window and door frames. Dust around foundations, along ant trails and around sewer pipes and drains.