Diatomaceous earth, also known as fossil flour, comes from the fossilized remains of hard-shelled algae called diatoms. These are harvested and ground into a very fine powder.

This powder is known for its many benefits:

Applied to the fur of your dog, cat, or rodent, it acts as a natural flea and mite repellent.
Mixed with their food or water, it serves as a natural dewormer.

Added to cat litter, it is an effective natural deodorizer.

Diatomaceous earth is effective against:
Ants, Aphids, Mites, Ticks, Cockroaches, Moths, Corn earworms, Earwigs, Flies, Leafhoppers, Bedbugs, Carpet beetles, Millipedes, Silverfish, Slugs, Mites, Lice, Red mites, Snails, Bed bugs, Spider mites, Floor fleas.