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Oceanic sediments formed by accumulation of the silica shells of diatoms (algae). dibble, dib:
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Oceanic sediments formed by accumulation of the silica shells of diatoms (algae). dibble, dib:
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Fine white powder consisting of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. Diatomaceous earth does not kill due to a chemical action like most toxic poisons but rather kills by the structure of its sharp microscopic edges. The hard bodies of the pests are sliced open by the material and it literally drys them out and they die. Oft [..]
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A nontoxic pesticide, this powdery substance actually has sharp edges that kill slugs and bugs without chemicals in your vegetable garden. Fertilizer:
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Oceanic sediments formed by accumulation of the silica shells of diatoms (algae).
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composed of fossilized remains of single-celled plants called diatoms, a dust is formed by quarrying and processing these ancient deposits and used in pest control.
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The fossilized remains of diatoms (a type of tiny algae). Check out the Viagrow™ Diatomaceous Earth.
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 Oceanic sediments formed by accumulation of the silica shells of diatoms (algae).
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A powdery, soil-like material formed by the glass cell walls of dead diatoms deposited on the marine floor. diatomaceous ooze
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Medium quality ingredient - nutritionally adequate and unlikely to cause any problems Diatomaceous earth (also labelled as diatomite or silice [..]
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a filter medium used for filtration of effluents from secondary and tertiary treatments, particularly when a very high grade of water for reuse in certain industrial purposes is required; used as an a [..]
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A chalk-like material (fossilized diatoms) used to filter out solid waste in wastewater treatment plants, also used as an active ingredient in some powdered pesticides.
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A chalk-like material (fossilized diatoms) used to filter out solid waste in wastewater treatment plants; also used as an active ingredient in some powdered pesticides.
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A chalk-like material (fossilized diatoms) used to filter out solid waste in wastewater treatment plants; also used as an active ingredient in some powdered pesticides.
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A form of Silicon Dioxide composed of skeletons of prehistoric aquatic Plants which is used for its Absorption quality, taking up 1.5-4 times its weight in Water. The microscopic sharp edges are usefu [..]
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A form of SILICON DIOXIDE composed of skeletons of prehistoric aquatic plants which is used for its ABSORPTION quality, taking up 1.5-4 times its weight in water. The microscopic sharp edges are usefu [..]
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It’s a natural rock made out of prehistoric fossilized water plants called diatoms. Has an effect against pests.
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A mineral product from fossilized shells used as a mechanical control for some pests. In some insects the coarse texture abrades the outer waxy coating that keeps water inside and allows the insects t [..]
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A porous and pure form of Silica formed from fossil remains of Algae. Absorbs up to four times its own weight in water. Absorbent and refining.
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A fine, siliceous (made of silica) earth composed mainly of the skeletal remains of diatoms.
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Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. It is used as a filtration aid is a naturally occurring, soft, chalk-like sedimentary rock that is easily cr [..]
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The fossilized remains of diatoms (a type of tiny algae). Check out the Viagrow™ Diatomaceous Earth.
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