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  • Asked by Miriam from Prattville Al
    05/22/2022
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    Can MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth be used in laundry?
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    No, MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth cannot be used in laundry or applied to clothing in any type of application. 

     

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  • Asked by Barbara from Woodland Park
    10/14/2019
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    Can MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth be used to dry clean clothes?
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    No, MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth is not used for cleaning clothes.

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    3 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Norwin from West Palm Beach
    10/11/2019
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    Can you spray an insecticide after you put Mother Earth D around a perimeter of a house?
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    A dry dust like MotherEarth D is best used indoors in wall voids and cracks and crevices. Dust like this will not be effective once it gets wet, so you do not want to spray over the top of dust placements. Since this is a dry, powdery product, we recommend using sprays or granule baits for outdoor pest control rather than dust. Please let us know if you need assistance treating a particular pest or selecting another product.

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    0 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Rockhound from Vancouver Wa
    08/25/2019
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    Can a little of MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth be used in the laundry?
    I have mites in the house that have resisted bug bombs and permethrin insecticide, can use some earth in the laundry and let them soaK,,, THEN RUN THROUGH a wash cycle to rinse out the diatoms
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    No, MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth cannot be used in laundry.

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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jennifer
    11/04/2018
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    Can MotherEarth D-Diatomaceous Earth be used for scorpions?
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    Mother Earth D can be used for scorpions.  You may want to take a look at our Scorpion Control Guide for more tips and information on treating and preventing this pest. 

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  • Asked by Marylyn from La Grande
    10/10/2018
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    A bulk amount of MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth got rained on. How can I dry it out to preserve it?
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    MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth is only effective when dry but it can become wet and will continue to function as it did before once it has dried out.  For preservation information, please contact the manufacturer directly at 800-777-8570.

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    8 of 15 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Roy from Bakersfield California
    08/19/2018
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    Will you be selling MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth again soon?
    I am in need of it due to a bed bug out break in the city.
    A

    We currently do not offer the MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth as it is discontinued by the manufacturer.  We do offer Cimexa Dust which will work as a great product to add to a bedbug treatment. Please take a few moments to review our article/videos on How to Get Rid of Bedbugs for information on how to implement a successful treatment program.

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  • Asked by Fallon from Apache Junction
    05/01/2018
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    How do I get MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth into my septic tank to kill a roach infestation?
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    MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth is not labeled to be applied to septic tanks for any reason. It is also not recommended for roach control.  Roach control requires a combination of a residual insecticide, a roach bait and an insect growth regulator (IGR) along with repeat applications every 10-14 days. Our Roach Control Kits are the most effective way to treat for roaches.  Please take a moment to review our Roach Treatment Guide to learn how to inspect, treat and prevent roaches in and around your home. 

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    3 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Em from Tucson
    02/16/2018
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    Will a wash & 3 rinse cycles remove MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth from a down comforter?
    I sprinkled a down comforter with a lot of DE and stored it for a couple of years, to find it with many dead carpet beetles. I didn't shake it out--lots of DE, but took it to laundromat for large washer and 3 rinse cycles. Should the DE be gone? This will be used for bedding, for child.
    A

    Yes, after 3 wash cycles the MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth residue should be gone from the bedding. 

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    12 of 12 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jacquelyn from Albany, Ny
    06/02/2017
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    Can I use MotherEarth D on clothes and shoes?
    I seem to have a bird mite infestation. I am in the process of storing away clothes in plastic containers. Is it safe and effective to add MotherEarth D when storing clothes and shoes?
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    MotherEarth D or other Diatomaceous Earth products should not be used on clothing or similar personal items. This dust is a dessicant and would actually cause skin irritation with any prolonged contact. Clothing can be treated for any pest in a washer and dryer, or by dry cleaning or steam cleaning. 

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    9 of 17 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Carl from Cranford, Nj
    10/21/2016
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    Is Diatomaceous Earth effective against camel back crickets in the basement?
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    MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth was labeled for crickets and could be used in cracks and crevices inside for insects including camel back crickets. The Mother Earth Granule Scatter Bait is still available and would be a great choice for camel back crickets around homes and in crawl spaces.

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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Randy from Windsor
    10/11/2016
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    Will MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth kill cockroaches?
    I've tried everything and nothing is effecting these German cockroaches. Will this product do the job?
    A

    Unfortuantely, the MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth has been discontinued, and is no longer available. However, Diatomaceous earth is labeled to treat for roaches. We would recommend that you look at purchasing one of our Roach Control Kits. These include all the items needed to effectively take care of a roach infestation.

    Also please see our How To Get Rid of Roaches Guide as well for other tips. 

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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tammy from Surrey, Bc
    08/29/2016
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    Does MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth treat for no-see-ums?
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    MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth is not labeled to treat of Noseeums. Talstar P is good general insecticide that is labeled for Noseeums. You will spray along the baseboards and cracks and crevice in the area affected inside the home, this will last 90 days. You will want to treat outdoors as well as a perimeter spray. Treat around the window seals, doors, etc. in places where they could possibly come in. This wil last 30 days outdoors. Here is the link for the product:

    http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/talstar-talstar-one-p-97.html

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    11 of 15 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Melanie from Metairie
    05/11/2016
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    Can I rake MotherEarth D- Diatomaceous Earth through my grass?
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    After speaking with the manufacturer of MotherEarth D Dust, they have verified that it is not recommended to apply this item by raking into the grass are but to be used in a hand duster applying to the affected areas where in the insects are active. 

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  • Asked by Deborah from Columbus, Ohio
    04/05/2016
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    Would MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth work as a repellent for opossums and groundhogs?
    Would this work to deter opossums and/or groundhogs living under my deck?
    A

    MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth would not work as an animal repellent.  We would suggest using a product such as Shake-Away Fox Urine Granules Critter Repellent to deter animals like opossums and groundhogs. 

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    13 of 13 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Amanda from Wyoming, Michigan
    02/11/2015
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    Does MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth help with mite infestations?
    I have a bird that has a case of mites, not wanting to use over the counter products such as sprays on him that can be harmful and cant afford a vet. So was wondering if using Mother Earth D around areas of the home will help in any way??
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    You can use MotherEarth Dust in all cracks and crevices around the perimeter of the room. Apply a thin coat of MotherEarth dust to rugs and carpets. Rake (not sweep) nap back and forth, causing dust to enter rug or carpet. Let product sit overnight. Repeat application as necessary and vacuum every 3 - 4 days for effective control. MotherEarth dust does not have a fast knockdown, it can take several days for insects to die after they contact the dust.
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    7 of 10 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Sean from Miami, Fl
    08/16/2014
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    Would it be effective/advisable to mix diatomaceous earth with orthoboric acid to treat ants?
    I have white-footed ants in my attic and I would like to dust the attic to help control or eradicate the colony. It seems that both orthoboric acid dust and diatomaceous earth are effective ant killers. Since they work differently, would you recommend making a 50/50 mixture of the dust and then using that mixture to dust the attic?
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    It is not necessary to mix the dusts together. We would recommend using diatomaceous earth inside the wall voids and cracks and crevices if the white footed ants are there. If they are in soil, mulch and under items, we would recommend you treating the colony using Suspend SC. You will use 0.25 fl. oz.-0.75 fl. oz. per gallon of water. Suspend SC will provide a residual that lasts for up to 30 days. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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    0 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mary from Crossville, Tn
    07/08/2014
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    Is MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth safe to use as a dusting on cat's and dogs
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    MotherEarth D - Diatomaceous Earth is not labeled to be applied to animals in any way.  Could you please tell us what you are trying to treat on the cats and dogs so we can make a recommendation that is safe for that use?
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Renee from Kansas City, Ks
    08/28/2013
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    Is Mother Earth D a repellent?
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    Mother Earth will only be a repellent if you put out too much. Dust should be applied in a very thin layer.  If you can see the dust, you applied too much.
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    3 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Aidahally from Singapore
    12/14/2012
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    i have a lot of bedbugs in my room. Can i use d mother earth to spray around my floor?
    If cant apply on my floor what product would you recomend me? How would i apply the mother earth?
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    MotherEarth D is labeled to be used on as a thin coat on carpeting. For the most effective treatment for Bed bugs we recommend using one of our Bed Bug Kits. Please take a few moments to read over our Bedbug Guide to get a general idea of what needs to be done. We also recommend that you encase all of your mattresses and boxsprings with Protecta Bed Encasements as mattresses and boxsprings can be very difficult to impossible to treat because of all of the seams, folds, cracks and crevices.
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    4 of 10 people found this answer helpful.
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