natural pesticides for potted plants Bios Diatomaceous Earth — Natural Pest ControlGet rid of nasty spider mites and plant pests the natural way with Diatomaceous Earth Pesticide for House Plants WHAT IS DIATOMACEOUS EARTH MADE FROM AND HOW DOES IT WORK? Diatomaceous earth is made from the skeletons of ancient water creatures and acts like an insecticide. Under a microscope diatomaceous earth looks like tiny shards of glass, when insects come into contact with these shards it punctures their exoskeleton and dehydrates them to death.

Get rid of nasty spider mites and plant pests the natural way with Diatomaceous Earth Pesticide for House Plants 🥳

WHAT IS DIATOMACEOUS EARTH MADE FROM AND HOW DOES IT WORK? 

Diatomaceous earth is made from the skeletons of ancient water creatures and acts like an insecticide. Under a microscope diatomaceous earth looks like tiny shards of glass, when insects come into contact with these shards it punctures their exoskeleton and dehydrates them to death.

HOW DO I PRONOUNCE “DIATOMACEOUS EARTH”?

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BENEFITS OF USING DIATOMACEOUS EARTH ON YOUR HOUSE PLANTS:

• Sticks to insects making it effective in controlling pests long-term  👍
• Completely natural, food grade, and chemical free 🌳
• Can be watered into soil as an insecticide to help get rid of spider mites, gnats, and other garden pests 🦟
• Feeds plants Silica which is like calcium for our bones 🦴
• Pet & kid safe! 😻

HOW TO USE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH AS A PESTICIDE FOR HOUSEPLANTS

1. Mix with water

2. Spray leaves thoroughly or water through the soil.

3. Let the DE dry on your leaves and keep on for up to 2 weeks until pest problem is gone. Inspect your plant babies!

4. Wipe off with cloth or take your plants to the shower on watering day 🛀

ADD DIATOMACEOUS EARTH TO SOIL:

Adding Diatomaceous Earth to your soil is great for aeration and encouraging strong roots. To add Diatomaceous Earth to your soil mixes, add 1-3 tablespoons per gallon of soil.

DO NOT use when beneficial insects are present. DE will kill them too 😵

AVOID INHALATION - it can be an irritant on the lungs like any fine particulate.