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PEST CONTROL
The use of Diatomaceous Earth is effective against small, soft bodies pests (eg. ants, earwigs, mites and snails. Small caterpillars can also be controlled to a limited extent
How to apply Hudson Diatomaceous Earth?
The application of DE will be dependent on the extent of the infestation, the size of the pest(s) and weather conditions of the day. It can either be sprinkled on or applied with a shaker. It is important to note that DE may take a several days to eradicate the problem. During this time, it is expected there will be some plant loss
In the event that rain is forecast,
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do not apply the dry powder as it will be washed off the plant
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use the wet form of DE by combining some water with the DE powder
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coat the plant in ideal conditions for DE to adhere to the foliage and maximise its effectiveness
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just after watering,
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when it has rained, or
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early in the morning when there is dew on the leaves
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To use the dry diatomaceous earth product,
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dust an even application of the product generously over the plants,
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give the leaves a bit of a shake for the product to get into the joints of the crawling insects that are already in the plants.
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Use it at least once a week to control insect problems.
If you wish to make a wet application*
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1 tablespoon of diatomaceous earth with water to fill a
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shake well, and
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lightly spray the foliage, under the leaves and on the top of the leaves
Apply DE to tomato and cucumber plants
Before treating your tomato and cucumber plants be sure that the insect is a harmful pest.
DE can kill beneficial insects that help naturally control the harmful pests that destroy tomato plants.
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Apply a thin layer of DE around the base of each tomato/cucumber plant to help control pests that dwell in the soil
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Add the DE to a bulb puffer to control foliage pests by coating the tomato/cucumber plant's foliage leaf tops and undersides.
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It is best to apply the DE after it rains or while the leaves are dewy to help the DE stay in place.
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Reapply the diatomaceous earth after it rains or if you no longer see it on top of the soil or foliage.
Apply DE to rid of Boring insects and Slugs/ground crawlers
An indication of a boring insect in trees would be the presence of sap oozing from holes in trees or or frass (the solid excreta of insects) at the hole's entrance.
Simply squirt DE into the holes and then seal them up.
To deter slugs, snails and other soft bodies insects, spread a layer of DE around the base of the plant.
DE can also be sprinkled around anthills to act as a barrier
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