diatomaceous earth

  1. V

    Diatomaceous earth, sulcata and red ants

    Hi all, I need some advice regarding red ants. My sulcata is going to Florida in a month and the area has red ants. We are planning his setup (outdoors) but need some advice on the safety of diatomaceous earth and sulcatas living on top of it. Can I mix the de with soil and put hay down on...
  2. edenofgarden

    Food safe diatomaceous earth

    Hi, We’re having a major infestation of soil mites in our Russian Tortoise’s substrate, and they are crawling all over him as well. They do not jump or hop, they are microscopic in size; and move very fast. He has a large indoor enclosure, the substrate is a combination of organic topsoil and...
  3. GreenFire719

    Diatomaceous Earth Basics

    Hello friends! This isn't so much as an issue, I just thought I should spread this information Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is such a wonderful thing to have around. It's made up of fossilized silica shells from diatoms, a type of microalgae, and it's known as a natural insecticide! How does this...
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