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1 Comment To "Can Diatomaceous earth be used in a compost bin safely"
#1 Comment By theficuswrangler On 09/05/2014 @ 1:48 am
Diatomaceous earth works by cutting the bugs when they crawl over it or ingest it. If you spray it around the outside of your compost pile, it might work. Here’s some thoughts on diatomaceous earth: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/diatomaceous-earth-insect-control.htm [1]
Also, here are some more approaches to pest control for the compost: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/diatomaceous-earth-insect-control.htm [1]