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03-04-2006, 01:36 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible

Glenna Rose

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Do bugs live in my dirt?

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Diatomaceous earth used in pool filters is not the same as regular
diatomaceous earth, and it should not be used in the garden. It has been
heat treated and does not have the same properties as the regular
powdered
kind. On the other hand, regular D-E (diatomaceous earth) is useful .
Diatomaceous earth is useless when wet, and is effective only when dry.
I'm
doubtful that diatomaceous earth control grub worms, however beneficial
nematodes are very effective and will control grub worms as well as
fleas.
They can be ordered easily either mail order or from many online sources
and
are applied using a hose-end sprayer. They should be applied either in
the
cool of the morning or late evening.

Beneficial nematodes are undoubtedly one of the factors that has helped
my garden be a success. I highly recommend them.

One of the articles I read about diatomaceous earth cautioned to be
careful about using it in the garden . . . it will also kill your
earthworms. The beneficial nematodes, on the other hand, will help with
the grubs and not harm earthworms. Those earthworms are your most
valuable asset in your garden (or on our entire planet) and should
definitely be encouraged.

This is one of those situations where "Do no harm" is appropriate,
something which which the earthworms will surely agree. :-)

HTH.

Glenna

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