Safer® Home Ant & Crawling Insect Killer Diatomaceous Earth - All Questions
Safer® Home Ant & Crawling Insect Killer Diatomaceous Earth
$10.99
Model
SH5168
How does Safer Home Ant & Crawling Insect Killer work?
Question by: Kathryn Tator on Jan 10, 2022, 11:09 AM
Safer Home Ant & Crawling Insect Killer is made with amorphous diatomaceous earth--known as silicon dioxide--and selected baits. When insects some into contact with the powder or ingest it, they become dehydrated and die within 48 hours.
Answer by: Kathryn Smythe on Jan 10, 2022, 11:10 AM
What type of insects does Safer Home Ant & Crawling Insect Killer Indoor Insect Traps kill?
Question by: Kathryn Tator on Jan 14, 2022, 8:59 AM
Indoor use: Fleas, bedbugs, cockroaches, ants, earwigs, silverfish, crickets, millipedes and centipedes. Outdoor use: Earwigs, ants, crickets, slugs, millipedes and centipedes.
Answer by: Kathryn Smythe on Jan 14, 2022, 9:02 AM
Is this pet safe?
Question by: Pam on May 18, 2022, 3:46 PM
When used as directed, it is suitable for use around children and pets.
Answer by: Lauren Potter on May 19, 2022, 8:41 AM
Is this safe for use on vegetable gardens?
Question by: Corina A Pham on Jun 11, 2024, 8:27 PM
This product is not recommended for use in gardens. If it becomes wet, it will be ineffective and need to be reapplied.
Answer by: Lauren Potter (Admin) on Jun 12, 2024, 10:42 AM
Can I use this product on upholstery? I found a beautiful recliner someone had abandoned outside. I'd like to make sure there are no bed bugs on it.
Question by: Cinzia on Mar 2, 2025, 6:42 AM
Thank you for contacting Safer Brand.
I’d like to share that the Safer® Home Ant & Crawling Insect Killer Diatomaceous Earth should not be applied to upholstery. It is only recommended for use in the following areas:
Cracks and crevices
Along baseboards
Under appliances
Attics & basements
Gardens
I hope this information helps! Let us know if you need further assistance.
Warm regards
I’d like to share that the Safer® Home Ant & Crawling Insect Killer Diatomaceous Earth should not be applied to upholstery. It is only recommended for use in the following areas:
Cracks and crevices
Along baseboards
Under appliances
Attics & basements
Gardens
I hope this information helps! Let us know if you need further assistance.
Warm regards
Answer by: Omkar (Admin) on Mar 4, 2025, 9:05 AM
Seeing conflicting info. Is this safe around pets and children? Precious answer says “when used as directed.” So if it’s sprinkled on the baseboards, as directed, it’s safe if my cat goes and smells it? But the label says “hazard to humans and animals.” So what is it?
Question by: Cami on May 15, 2025, 5:38 PM
Thank you very much for contacting us.
We understand your concern, and we’re happy to clarify. This product is safe to use around pets and children when applied as directed, such as along baseboards or other targeted areas. However, it is important that children and pets do not come into direct contact with the product, especially before it has settled, as stated on the label.
The label includes a “hazard to humans and animals” warning as a standard precaution to prevent accidental ingestion or prolonged exposure.
If your pet has ingested the product or is showing signs of exposure, we strongly recommend taking them to a veterinarian immediately.
It would be our pleasure to assist you further if needed.
We understand your concern, and we’re happy to clarify. This product is safe to use around pets and children when applied as directed, such as along baseboards or other targeted areas. However, it is important that children and pets do not come into direct contact with the product, especially before it has settled, as stated on the label.
The label includes a “hazard to humans and animals” warning as a standard precaution to prevent accidental ingestion or prolonged exposure.
If your pet has ingested the product or is showing signs of exposure, we strongly recommend taking them to a veterinarian immediately.
It would be our pleasure to assist you further if needed.
Answer by: Karla (Admin) on May 16, 2025, 4:09 PM
I understand that Safer Home DE Ant and Crawling Insect Killer is not recommended for use in vegetable gardens because it becomes ineffective when wet and will then need to be reapplied. I have no problem reapplying it, in fact I’ve been using it in solution with neem oil, effective microbes, liquid fish and water to spray on my fruit trees and I reapply after a heavy rain. I spray the entire tree including the leaves, the trunk and branches and the small apples, cherries and pears because not only is your DE very effective at controlling insects, but it can also be washed off the fruit after harvest and before eating.
Should I stop putting DE in my homemade insecticide even if it can be washed off before eating the fruit?
Should I stop putting DE in my homemade insecticide even if it can be washed off before eating the fruit?
Question by: Daniel Bradley on May 26, 2025, 12:27 PM
Hi, thank you for reaching us. We don't recommend the use of the product directly on fruits or vegetables.
Answer by: Guillermo (Admin) on May 28, 2025, 9:02 AM
My cats have fleas. I'm treating them with a topical, but there are also fleas in the house. Will this powder be effective if sprinkled on rugs and then vacuumed up, since it's not recommended to let pets come in contact with it? These are indoor cats. I can't separate them from the rugs and furniture.
Question by: Debbie on Jun 6, 2025, 12:29 PM
It can help control fleas on rugs, but pets should not be in contact with the powder. Apply, leave for 24–48 hours, then vacuum thoroughly before allowing pets back.
Answer by: Brandon (Admin) on Jun 6, 2025, 4:43 PM
Hello how long do you leave the powder around the baseboards etc before you vacuum it up?
Question by: Tamica Truax on Jul 15, 2025, 2:27 PM
Thank you very much for contacting us.
We recommend cleaning up this product once the insect problem is corrected.
We recommend cleaning up this product once the insect problem is corrected.
Answer by: Karla (Admin) on Jul 16, 2025, 10:18 AM
doesn't this product come in a powder form? I saw it at a local Ace Hardware in this form. Also, does it kill Elm Beetles?
Question by: diatomaceous earth ant & crawling insect killer on Sep 9, 2025, 2:50 PM
Hi, thank you so much for your question. Yes, this product is available in a powder form, and it can be used to kill beetles.
Answer by: Victor on Sep 10, 2025, 9:15 AM
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