Is it OK to water diatomaceous earth?

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kushkilla

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• Sep 2, 2009

• #1

when it is used as a barrier against gnats? it says its good as long as it doesn't get wet

 

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cruzer101

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• Sep 3, 2009

• #2

I would hope so. How else are you going to water.
Just get more if you still have bugs.

 

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kushkilla

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• Sep 3, 2009

• #3

cruzer101 said:

I would hope so. How else are you going to water.
Just get more if you still have bugs.

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yes, but that does not answer my question. the plants must get watered regardless. Will my layer of D-earth be ineffective against gnats if its watered, ot will it be ok if its watered and then dries out again.

 

Sunstorm

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• Sep 9, 2009

• #4

I've heard that it's prone to molding when wet, but just by word of mouth. My mom's into the human-grade version of the stuff.

 

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wowzerz

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• Sep 9, 2009

• #5

They way I use D-earth is, i took an old garlic salt bottle (any seasoning bottle will work) and I sprinkle it all over my dirt . I usualy do this the day after watering so it doesnt clump. I don think you need to use very much of this stuff to be effective. in my experience it has worked so far.