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Safer® Brand Ant and Crawling Insect Killer, Diatomaceous Earth Powder - 7oz.
model #: 5168
Average Ratings and Reviews
Best Used For:
Killing bed bugs, ants, earwigs, cockroaches, silverfish, crickets, millipedes and centipedes. This OMRI Listed® and compliant for use in organic diatomaceous earth works through dehydration
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Safer® Brand Ant and Crawling Insect Powder - Diatomaceous Earth - 7oz. 'Puffer' Bottle 
Safer® Brand's powerful diatomaceous earth formula is a highly effective bed bug killer! This organic pest control formula is ideal for ant control, cockroach control and as earwig, silverfish, crickets, millipedes and centipede control. The Safer® Brand Ant and Crawling Insect Killer utilizes diatomaceous earth (AKA silicon dioxide) which includes a bait formula that kills insects by ingestion/dehydration within 48 hours. Works indoors and outdoors when kept dry. Also comes in a 4 lb. bag for many applications. OMRI®-listed and compliant for use in organic gardening. Insects cannot develop a resistance to it since there are no chemicals to which they can build up an immunity. If the area where the Diatomaceous Earth is applied becomes wet, it will need to be reapplied. Diatomaceous Earth is effective as a bed bug killer, flea killer, and crawling insect killer. 
But BEWARE.... all Diatomaceous Earth is not the same. Safer® Brand Ant and Crawling Insect Killer Powder with Diatomaceous Earth is made from a patented formula containing amorphous diatomaceous earth, known as silicon dioxide. This particular type of Diatomaceous Earth is derived from fresh water sources and is NOT the same as Diatomite DE which can be derived from unnatural sources and has been linked to cancer. You can shop confidently, knowing that Safer® Brand Ant & Crawling Insect Killer is OMRI® listed and contains Amorphous Diatomaceous Earth Directions for Use: | 
Print PDF | - INDOOR USE: Lightly coat a thin layer of duct in the areas where these pests are found or may hide such as cracks and crevices, behind and beneath stoves, refrigerators, sinks, cabinets, garbage cans, around pipes and drains, window frames, and in attics and basements. Hit insects directly where possible. Repeat treatment as necessary.
- OUTDOOR USE: Lightly coat the areas where these pests are found or may hide including windows, door frames, and sills, and outside of entrance ways. Repeat treatment as necessary.
- For full instructions depending on indoor/outdoor use and specific plants and insects, please refer to the Instructions link to the left.
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See Certification | OMRI Listed® and compliant for use in organic gardening. Using Diatomaceous Earth in your home or yard provides you with effective bed bug control, cockroach control and an overall pest free home and yard. | Safer® Brand is the leader in alternative lawn and garden products. Safer® Brand recognizes the growing demand by consumers for these products, offering a wide variety of natural and organic solutions for lawn, garden, landscape, flowers, houseplants, insects and more! Safer® Brand Ant and Crawling Insect Powder - Diatomaceous Earth - Specifications Product Features: - Kills insects by ingestion/dehydration within 48 hrs
- Works indoors or outdoors
- Kills bed bugs, cockroaches, ants, earwigs, silverfish, crickets, millipedes and centipedes
- OMRI Listed® and compliant for use in organic gardening
What's in the Box: Specifications: - 7 oz. Bottle - powder presentation
- Contains diatomaceous earth (77.69%)
Reviewer: Jose
I have ants mounds in the lawn and around shrubs, and I don't like to use pesticides. I usually combat ants pouring boiling water over the mounds when they have their nests away from any vegetation, can't use the same approach near plants. This product works great, if you apply it over the mounds and disturb it a little bit, when the ants get out to the surface they begin to shake when they crawl over the powder, they don't die right away, although the ones in direct contact with a sufficient amount of the product are killed quickly. Next day disturb the mound again and you'll see few or no ants at all. I'm not sure if it kills the queen (probably not directly but it does kill a lot of the workers that go outside searching for food) but it is for sure that you won't see them around that place any more. Excellent to use at doors, window sills, underneath the kitchen, etc. I can't tell how effective is against roaches but I haven't seen them around since I applied the powder in the kitchen area (underneath the stove and fridge, along walls, etc). Use a dust mask if it is windy outside, it doesn't work when it gets in contact with water, but it will again once it dries out. The purpose of the product(in my opinion), as any organic pest control, is to control ants and roaches not to exterminate them completely; ants have their purpose in nature but you don't want them to be a potential threat to your home, your loves ones or yourself, and you don't want to control them with pesticides for the same reason.
Reviewer: Ommelo
So far so good. Solved my ant infestation in 48 hours of use.
All About Insects that Safer® Brand Ant and Crawling Insect Killer Controls
By learning about the insects that can inhabit your garden and home, you will find safe, effective methods of controlling them, such as Diatomaceous Earth, so you can have a healthy harvest without adding toxins to your home or the environment. Learn More:
Why Organic? The benefits of going organic in your lawn and garden are exponential! In addition to helping improve the environment and decreasing the chances of accelerated disease in your family, going organic can provide mental and physical benefits, long-term money-savings, and increased vitamin and mineral content in your soil, among other things. Learn more: 
Benefits of Going Organic Organic gardening provides for intense, realistic flavors in your food, and higher vitamin and mineral content than in conventionally produced foods. Organic Gardening: It's good for the environment and healthier for you and your family! 
Organic vs. Natural - How to Read Labels In the world of pesticides and repellents the words "organic" and "natural" are often mistakenly used to replace one another. Understanding product labels and certifications can help clear up the confusion. 
Organic Pest Control - Different Ingredients Work for Different Insects Nature has strategies to deal with insect pests without the use of synthetic chemicals. These strategies include organic pesticides as well as mechanical methods such as using traps, using beneficial bugs, and simply handpicking the pests, etc.
Tips for Using Safer® Brand Ant & Crawling Insect Killer INSTRUCTIONS DIRECTIONS: unscrew cap and remove protective liner before using. Remove cap and cut tip above the top line with scissors or knife. 
INDOOR USE: BED BUGS, COCKROACHES, ANTS, EARWIGS, SILVERFISH, CRICKETS, MILLIPEDES, AND CENTIPEDES. Lift open spout to desired setting and lightly coat a thin layer of duct in the areas where these pests are found or may hide such as cracks and crevices, behind and beneath stoves, refrigerators, sinks, cabinets, garbage cans, around pipes and drains, window frames, and in attics and basements. Hit insects directly where possible. Repeat treatment as necessary. OUTDOOR USE: 
EARWIGS, ANTS, CRICKETS, SLUGS, MILLIPEDES, AND CENTIPEDES. Lift open spout and lightly coat the areas where these pests are found or may hide including windows, door frames, and sills, and outside of entrance ways. Repeat treatment as necessary. CAUTION: Causes moderate eye irriation. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid breathing dust. Use adequate ventilation. Wear suitable dust mask when using this product during prolonged exposure. FIRST AID IF IN EYES: Flush with plenty of water. Call a physician if irritation persists. DISPOSAL PRODUCT: Partially filled duster may be disposed of by securely wrapping original container in several layers of newspaper and discarding in trash. CONTAINER: when empty duster is discarded, replace cap and discard in trash.
Crawling Insect Control - FAQs Q: Earwigs are inside my home. Can they hurt my children? How do I get rid of them? A: Earwigs like cool, damp places, making your basement and foundation area an inviting place for them. Although
they won't bite your children, earwigs can pinch them with their pinchers if the children attempt to pick them
up. More» Q: How Do Roaches Enter a Home? A: Cockroaches might ride into a home in a grocery bag or even in clothing. In an attached home or apartment, pipes
and holes in adjoining walls, floors and ceilings provide speedy walkways and portals for these stealthy, nocturnal
travelers. More» Q: Can Roaches Harm People? A: Cockroaches can carry pathogens that cause asthma, allergies, abscesses, boils, bubonic plague, diarrhea, dysentery,
gastroenteritis, intestinal infections, leprosy, lesions, typhoid fever, urinary tract infections and more. More» More FAQs»
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Review Posted on HomeDepot.com June 02, 2011
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