HARRIS Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade, Half Pound with Easy Application Puffer Tip

This is one great product, and man you just gotta love nature! So this is diatomaceous earth which can be used for getting rid of many insects: ants, fleas and other small and annoying pests. We have lived in our condominium since 2017 and have never had an issue with any ants, but for some reason we have had an onslaught of them in the past three months. Of course it’s the hottest time in the year here in San Diego, and the hottest and driest spell that I can remember. But some people think that there’s no global warming! Anyways back to the review and our ant problem…we had tried everything we could think of to kill these ants but with little success. We tried the ant spray, vinegar, those commercial ant baits, but all were unsuccessful for a long term solution. Then my wife decided to try this and by golly it worked, in combination with Borax. We used the combination of borax and sugar water to lead them in but we used the diatomaceous earth to keep them in line and to keep them from wandering around. Best part the diatomaceous earth is pretty safe for pets. We had used it once for fleas as well and have not had them since either. Love that it’s cheap and effective. No smell at all, but it is a powder and gets on stuff will leave a whiteish residue. But the ants have not returned for the last three weeks. If they do come back we are using the combination again. So if you want a cheap and effective way to rid your home of fleas and ants this is one that works. It does take a little time for it to work as it pretty much dehydrates the little buggers.

If you are looking for an affordable, highly effective way to protect your garden and home from pests, you absolutely need to try this! I purchased the half-pound bag of HARRIS Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth on Amazon, and it has been an absolute game-changer. Right now, my vegetable garden is gearing up for summer, and I’ve been dealing with ants and other annoying pests crawling all over my bell peppers and dahlias. With a massive harvest of various peppers, melons, and other veggies coming in over the next month, I wanted to be proactive and stop these bugs before they could do any real damage. This product has worked beautifully! I’ve been using it for a little over a month now, and the results speak for themselves. My routine is simple: I water my garden one day, and the next day once things are dry, I apply this all throughout the garden bed. While it doesn't happen overnight, I have noticed a massive reduction in pests—and some days, I don’t see a single ant! Here is why I love it: It Works: Dramatic reduction in ants and garden pests within just a few weeks. Pet-Friendly & Safe: Because it’s food-grade, I feel completely comfortable using it around the garden. Versatile: I recently learned it can be used inside the house too! I plan on applying it around my front door and patio door to catch the little pests trying to sneak inside. Incredible Value: For under $10, you truly cannot go wrong. If you want a safe, budget-friendly solution to keep your plants safe and your home pest-free before the summer heat hits, give this a try. You won't regret it!

Works as a Mechanical Pest Control!!!! People seem confused by the label because it says the product is animal feed and also says, “Do not use as a pesticide.” The important distinction is that food-grade diatomaceous earth works mechanically, not like a conventional chemical poison. Diatomaceous earth is made from the fossilized remains of microscopic aquatic organisms called diatoms. Their silica shells have microscopic, abrasive structures. When DE contacts insects, it damages the waxy outer layer of their exoskeleton and causes them to lose moisture, eventually dehydrating and killing them. It is not an instant-kill product, and that is why you may not see dead insects immediately. If you’re dealing with something like crickets outdoors, you’re also unlikely to watch the process happen. Crickets can jump or move away before you ever see the effect. DE is much more useful as part of a broader pest-control approach than as something you simply throw down and expect to work instantly. I recently had ants showing up around my doorway. I cleaned the area thoroughly, including the track, cracks, baseboards and places where ants could have left pheromone trails. I used cleaning products separately, allowing everything to dry completely between applications, and then applied DE to appropriate cracks and entry points. The ants were gone within two days. Then someone dropped a sugar cookie right outside my door. Unfortunately, I didn’t notice the mess for about ten days because I was very sick. Once I found it, I was extremely glad I still had DE available. I cleaned the area and treated the potential entry points again, and it worked. One important warning: Do NOT mix cleaning products together. I used the products separately and allowed each one to dry before using another. Combining household cleaners can create irritating or hazardous fumes, particularly for the lungs and eyes. So yes, food-grade DE can be highly effective against insects, but it works differently from a conventional poison pesticide. It’s a mechanical desiccant, it isn’t instantaneous, and proper cleaning and application matter.

Bought this for pest control seems to be doing a good job since I haven’t seen any crickets or cockroaches in my backyard or home. The tip was a bit frustrating to use as it comes too little with the nozzle or too much taking the tip off. This application I would recommend getting an diatomeceous earth applicator. Overall pretty good value for the money.

after some research, i paired this with neem oil and ant bait stakes to try and get rid of ants in my indoor house plants. and it killed all of my ants within a week or two, this was a huge savior for my plants. not totally sure which thing killed all my ants, but a combo of these 3 did the trick perfectly worth the price to get all 3. i only used a little bit to kill the ant in several plants, so this will certianly last a long time if used in a similar way. it was super easy to use, just squeeze and the powder fluff out, pretty satisfying. its not very noticable after a day and is great for your plants, would highly reccomend!

This thing is the bomb. I had termites in my garden every summer and they’re gone. I will be reordering once im done with this bottle, but seems like this one will go a long way

I don’t know that I can say much other than, the product description here (which led me to buy it) isn’t borne out by the product label. I didn’t see the backside of the product package until it arrived, and that has a label saying it’s for animal feed and not for use as a pesticide. Here’s a photo of the back along with the front; I used yellow highlighting on the photo to highlight where it says it’s for animal feed and not pesticide use. Yet below, I’ve copied and pasted the product description, which said it can be used as a pesticide. This is too bewildering for me, since the label said it’s not to be used that way I’m returning it for a refund. I have to rate it so I’m just going with 3 stars but I really don’t know how it works as animal feed (let alone for pesticide use). Thanks anyway, and God bless! “Top highlights “Food-grade formula safe for pets, kids, and plants “ Puffer bottle reaches tight cracks and crevices easily “All-natural powder eliminates bugs without chemicals “ Summarized from product information * 100% Chemical-Free: Made from 8oz of food-grade freshwater diatomaceous earth with no additives or fillers. Safe for use around children, pets and farm animals when used as directed. * OMRI Listed for Organic Use: Certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute, making it suitable for use in organic farming and gardening practices. * Sourced and Packaged in the USA: Responsibly mined in Nevada and packaged in Georgia, ensuring consistent quality and supporting local operations. * Puffer Tip Easy Application: Allows precise application in cracks, crevices, and tight spaces. * Trusted Brand Since 1922: Trusted Brand Since 1922: Jobs done right, in and around the home for over a century.”

Worked as expected. Got rid of caterpillars eating strawberry leaves.

It got rid of the earwigs that were in my shed

Arrived broken

I purchase this regularly. It does what it’s supposed to. Price is average. My building has been fighting a bedbug infested for a few years now. DE is great to use as prevention or a long side of treatment if but can not be used as a stand alone in treatment. Also works great as a binder if needed.

a tremendous all natural pest control powder, very happy with it.

didnt kill the bugs