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Old 05-31-2010, 11:00 AM   #35 (permalink)
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Default Re: Bug and Pest Ridding Tips...

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In California and many other states, Diatomaceous Earth is considered an environmental hazard and illegal to apply as a pesticide.
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Richard, I'm talking about Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth, which is EPA approved against indoor and outdoor insects. It's also USDA approved as an anti-caking agent for animal feed and FDA approved for internal and external use. Food Grade is actually used for animals to eliminate hookworms and also for human consumption, it is perfectly safe for the environment.
I'm also talking about Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth, which I have a state license to purchase but I am forbidden from selling in California and several other states as a pesticides, due to laws citing environmental hazards.
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