Re: Spider Mites
Diatomaceous earth is also an organic way of killing fleas and anything else that it comes in contact with. It works by dehydrating the bugs over the course of a few days. I use it as part of my organic flea prevention program in conjunction with several other things. I refuse to apply the toxic poisons like Frontline and Advantage to my dogs any longer.
From Wikipedia: Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. It is used as a filtration aid, as a mild abrasive, as a mechanical insecticide, as an absorbent for liquids, as cat litter, as an activator in blood clotting studies, and as a component of dynamite. As it is also heat-resistant, it can be used as a thermal insulator.
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