DE Precautions

We recommend exercising caution and using a mask especially when applying heavy applications and working with volume to avoid an excess of inhalation.

Asthma sufferers or other lung ailments should certainly be extra careful and take additional precautions. We recommend a particulate respirator mask.

Avoid getting DE in the eyes of yourself, your animals and livestock. DE is drying to the eyes, so be aware of wind direction.

DE can be drying to your skin, hands, and feet, similarly to your pets. If you suffer from dry skin you may consider using gloves when handling.

There have been reports of excessive volumes of DE causing issues with some vacuum cleaners, so apply in moderate, even doses rather than heavy layers.

If using DE in spray applications, flush all equipment (tank, pump, nozzles) with clean fresh water for a minute or so after use to prevent residue build-up.

DE has the potential to harm beneficial insects as well as pests, so exercise discretion around flowering plants, particularly when bees may be present.