Is this safe to use around pets and vegetables?

It is food-grade and OMRI listed, so it is commonly used around pets and edible gardens. Keep the dust out of eyes and lungs and apply it dry.

Does it work after rain?

No. Diatomaceous earth only kills when dry, so reapply after rain or watering.

What insects does it control?

It works on crawling insects such as ants, roaches, fleas and silverfish. It is not effective against flying insects.

Dust a thin, even layer along cracks, baseboards, plant edges and nesting areas. A light layer works better than a thick pile.

Is it the same as pool-grade diatomaceous earth?

No. This is food-grade, which is finer and safer for home and garden use. Pool-grade is not meant for these uses.

St. Gabriel Organics GoodEarth Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth

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$26.77at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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St. Gabriel Organics GoodEarth Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth

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Last seen at $26.77 at Walmart on Nov 9.

Our take on the St. Gabriel Organics GoodEarth Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth

GoodEarth is a 4 lb bag of food-grade diatomaceous earth, OMRI listed for organic use. It is a fine silica powder that kills insects by drying them out on contact, not with a chemical poison. That makes it a fit for gardeners and pet owners who want a non-toxic barrier around plants, cracks and stored goods. It works only when dry, so it is slower and fussier than a spray insecticide, and it must be reapplied after rain.

Best forOrganic gardeners fighting crawling insectsPet owners treating yards and bedding areasTreating cracks, baseboards and stored grainAnyone avoiding chemical insecticides

Pros

Food-grade, OMRI listed for organic growing
Kills by drying insects out, no chemical poison
Works on ants, roaches, fleas and other crawling pests
Useful indoors and outdoors
Long shelf life when kept dry

Cons

Only works when dry, so rain and watering wash it out
Slow acting compared with sprays and baits
Fine dust is messy and a breathing irritant
Needs repeated application to keep a barrier

St. Gabriel Organics GoodEarth Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth prices at every store

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In stockSold by Esbenshades Garden CenterReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.
$26.77+ $5.99 shippingChecked Nov 9
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What reviewers say

Buyers pick it as a non-toxic pest barrier for gardens, coops and baseboards. Most find it effective on crawling insects when kept dry, and complain about dust and the need to reapply after rain.

What people mention

EffectivenessPraisedBuyers say it clears ants and other crawling insects when applied as a dry barrier.
DustCriticisedUsers find the powder messy and say it irritates eyes and lungs, so a mask helps.
MoistureCriticisedIt stops working once wet, so it needs reapplying after rain or watering.
SafetyPraisedThe food-grade, OMRI listing is why many choose it around pets and vegetables.
SpeedMixedSome say results take days, slower than baits or sprays.

About the St. Gabriel Organics GoodEarth Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth

Gabriel Organics GoodEarth is a natural insecticide made from 100% food-grade diatomaceous earth. It is OMRI Listed.

Brand: St. Gabriel Organics
Size: 4 lbs
Ingredient: 100% food-grade diatomaceous earth
Certification: OMRI Listed
Type: Natural insecticide

Specifications

size: 4 lbsSource

Questions and answers

Is this safe to use around pets and vegetables?: It is food-grade and OMRI listed, so it is commonly used around pets and edible gardens. Keep the dust out of eyes and lungs and apply it dry.
Does it work after rain?: No. Diatomaceous earth only kills when dry, so reapply after rain or watering.
What insects does it control?: It works on crawling insects such as ants, roaches, fleas and silverfish. It is not effective against flying insects.
How do I apply it?: Dust a thin, even layer along cracks, baseboards, plant edges and nesting areas. A light layer works better than a thick pile.
Is it the same as pool-grade diatomaceous earth?: No. This is food-grade, which is finer and safer for home and garden use. Pool-grade is not meant for these uses.
Where is the St. Gabriel Organics GoodEarth Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth cheapest?: At Walmart, for $26.77, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the St. Gabriel Organics GoodEarth Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 ratings.