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What is the current official EPA ruling regarding DE as a pesticide?   Answer: There is no published EPA ruling on DE or Diatomaceous Earth or Silicon Dioxide.   However during 2009 the EPA has cracked down on several companies making pesticidal claims for DE.  This is evident in the labeling, websites and advertising by the major players selling DE.   The unofficial official private mandate is DE is an inert or inactive ingredient “carrier” of a chemical pesticidal formulation and in and of itself is not a pesticide.  Huh?

DE Facts:  DE is not earth or dirt. It’s the fossilized remains of microscopic shells created by one celled plants called Diatoms.  Diatoms came in many forms and species.  Fresh water diatoms are considered to have formed the hardest and strongest shells.  Fresh water diatoms once fossilized have a very strong structure.  Less than 1% of DE deposits are considered “food grade” by FDA standards.  For a many thousands of years DE has been used as a natural pesticide in grain silos (ancient Eygpt), crop dusting and in its purist form, Food Grade or Amorphous DE as a non-caking food and feed additive.  Crystaline silica dioxide (DE) is used in water filtration.

Diatomaceous earth is mined, milled, and processed into a many types and for a large variety of uses.  Filtering and filler are two main uses but diatomaceous earth also ends up in paints, cosmetics, drugs, chemical insecticides, etc.   Because the milling produces different sized and shaped particles,  the filtering type is not allowed for agricultural purposes.

So what is the big deal?  Well like everything it’s all about government regulation and fee collection.  In order to market DE as an official pesticide you need an EPA number.    That means per the EPA you have to add a pesticide or bait to the DE to make it do something to a bug or insect.   To get an EPA number you have to pay the EPA a fee for it.

Here is something to ponder on,  DE comes in many types and grades, crystaline silica dioxide or pool grade DE is very hazardous to breathe.  There is no EPA requirement to use safe, food grade DE in an insect killing powder.   The FDA requires less than 3% crystaline silica dioxide content to be considered safe for human and animal consumption.  Think about it.

If you read the labels and materials of 2 major brands of EPA registered DE insect killing powder, this is how the products work: ”kills insects by abrasively removing and breaking down the oily protective membrane which covers the insects body, legs and other moving parts.  Death results from dehydration because it absorbs up to 50% of the insects fluids.” or “kills insects within 48 hours after they ingest it”  Well that sounds good but how do you get a parasite like fleas or bed bugs that feed by sucking body fluids or blood of animals or people to ingest the powdery stuff?

Other companies selling food grade DE tow the unofficial ruling such as  “The EPA has approved DE as an additive in feed and grains for use as an anti-caking agent and has exempted it from tolerance requirements as an inert, inactive ingredient in chemical pesticides.  Any uses other than those presented here are strictly anecdotal reports of what our customers have used it for. We sell this product for the uses stated on the label only.  Any other benefits it may provide are incidental.”

Is DE a natural insecticide or not?  Its kind of like pushing a string these days, everything gets bunched up and confused. 6,000 years ago Ancient Egyptians were using food grade DE as a natural pesticide in their crops to keep bugs from eating it.   If it didn’t work why did they keep using it for so long? So, while many companies refuse to play the game of paying fees to be able to inform the public what is already true, the formula and effectiveness of Diatomaceous Earth remains the same.

It won’t take much research to find the answer you are looking for. Learn more about Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth Fossil Shell Flour.

If bed bugs are biting you while you sleep and you just can’t stand it anymore, the last thing you should feel is helpless. There is action you can take against these life-sucking insects.

Bed bug covers are one effective way of creating a barrier between you and bed bugs. Most importantly you will need a natural bed bug killer on hand to get the job done the right way — the first time.

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Bed bugs evolve over the years to become immune to traditional pesticides and bed bug treatments. We are dedicated to testing our products effectiveness. Our in-house laboratories test our bed bug products effectiveness on a regular basis. We have changed our formula recently to provide you with the strongest and most effective bed bug killing power we can. The best thing about it, is our bed bug treatment continues to be the most powerful non-toxic bed bug treatment on the market.

We pride ourselves in being your non-toxic bed bug solution. We understand the sufferring and anguish that comes along with a bed bug infestation. The bites won’t stop and only get worse over time. The itching is insatiable and the embarrassment is unbearable. It’s not your fault you have bed bugs and you can do something about it. Bed bugs do not judge by cleanliness, income or race. We are here to help along the way and will even work with you to develop a custom bed bug treatment method that will adjust to your personal needs.

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If your second dwelling, such as a motor home, has been infested with bed bugs it is extremely important to eliminate bed bugs as soon as possible before it grows into your own personal bed bug epedemic. A lot of people work on the road and spend large portion of their time away from home. Bringing bed bugs home from somewhere else is the number one way people get a bed bug infestation. Finding a natural bed bug killer is the key to getting rid of bed bugs for good.

Lloyd S. wrote us about this very kind of problem.

Lloyd said, “I have bed bugs in a new small Motorhome that must have been used for demonstration and apparently picked up some bed bugs in the bed/sofa rear part of the vehicle….not the forward, driving section. I get a few bites ……but not in the forward part yet while I’m using the vehicle for transportation.

I also think that none have yet infested my house. I only got a few bites some days ago when I was sleeping in the motorhome bed. As soon as I discovered them in the motorhome I quit sleeping there and have no bites here in the house, or while driving the vehicle in front. So I’d like to eliminate the ones in the motorhome bed area now??”

Fortunately we were able to give Llyod the information and products he needed to eliminate bed bugs from his new mobile home before his primary residence became infested with bed bugs as well.

If you need help with the same kind of problem you have come to the write place. Call us at 337-937-8800 for the professional bed bug service you need.

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What I suggest and do before and during overnight stays at a Hotel or even a stay with a friend or relative to prevent Bed Bugs is a quick inspection. You have to be safe and precautions because a Hotel will NOT always tell you they have Bed Bugs. A  Hotel for one is trying to make money and family and friends are to embarrassed and ashamed because they have bedbugs and that is known as a dirty thing to be infested with. And that is the number one reason as to why Bed Bugs has become a HUGE epidemic because we as people refuse to talk about this. A good thing to always bring with you when staying at a hotel is a bed bug cover.

Therefore, what I have done as a preventative is purchased some of the All Stop Dead Bed Bug products to use on trips. I always bring trash bags in my suitcase which I enclose my suit in once I get to my destination and keep the suitcase and clothing off of the floor. I  first investigate the room for signs of  Bed Bugs on the mattress and along box spring , behind head boards, and in all crack and crevices where a credit card can fit. Once I view no visible signs. I call the front desk a request  for a change of sheets and comforter and  I use the On Contact Killing Bed Bug Spray on all upholstery items including the mattress and box spring and other areas  in the room are sprayed daily while I am there. After the mattress dries I use the Diatomaceous Earth Powder lightly and rub it into the mattress and the fix the bed again. You don’t want to cause damages to property the idea is to keep you and your family from infestation.

Once I am home my suitcase is still in plastic bag. All items are removed from suitcase in the garage and then put into a plastic bag and brought immediately in the washer and washed with the Pura Cleen Xtreem Cleen from All Stop. I then go back out to the garage and spray down the suitcase with the On Contact Killing Bed Bug Spray and make sure I get ALL crack and crevices. I also complete my trunk and the inside of my car in the same way. With follow these simple steps because I travel a lot I have not been re-infested with Bed Bugs this should keep you from becoming INFESTED.

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Swine Flu Facts-V2

Bedbugs survive on the blood of warm-blooded animals.  They are known as nocturnal insects since they tend to feed and usually come out of hiding at night-time.

While one is asleep, bedbugs extract blood in a very painless fashion. During their feeding time they inject their saliva into your skin. The saliva contains anticoagulants and anesthetics. Bed bugs feed for close to five minutes and then they are done. Those five minutes of feeding could keep the bed bugs filled up for a long period of time, so even if they do not have another immediate host, they can survive. And if they cannot find a human, they would then suck the blood of a warm-blooded animal.  Before the problem gets out of hand you need to find a natural bed bug killer.

It’s easy for one to confuse a mosquito bite for a bed bug bite. How does one determine a bed bug bite?

Research has said that bed bugs bite in a linear pattern of three bites, so if you have three consecutive bites on your skin then chances are you have been bitten by a bedbug. Bites from bed bugs are usually red in appearance and are either flat or raised bumps. A bite from a bedbug can show up immediately, while some bites might not show up until nine days after being bitten. In some people the bites do not show up at all.  This makes it hard to determine if there is a bedbug presence in the home or not. Too many bites from a bed bug can eventually lead to one having an allergic reaction to it which may range from moderate to serious. Other symptoms of a bed bug bite are for one to go into a state of shock, get nauseated and even may start to feel sick. See bed bug bite pictures.

As far as diseases go, research has shown that bedbugs are unable to pass along diseases from one person to another. Further research though has confirmed that bedbugs can transmit Chagas disease or hepatitis B in some rare cases.

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Just follow a couple of simple steps and the FREE product will be delivered right to the door. The first step is to complete the sponsor offer but even some of them believe it or not – are FREE. Step Two is to order products from the Q-Based Solutions special page listing all of the free products available. Learn more about this Free Natural Bed Bug Killer for a complete product list which includes FREE Dead Bed Bugs^TM Contact Killing Spray.  This product, Dead Bed Bugs^TM Contact Killing Spray, is effective for eliminating Bed Bugs and when used with the All Stop^TM Dead Bed Bugs^TM Room Kits, it is part of the most complete Bed Bug solution available. Visit DeadBedBugs to learn more FREE Bed Bug treatment from DeadBedBugs is only a click away.

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The most challenging obstacle when trying to control Bed Bug infestations in apartment and condo units is that Bed Bugs easily spread from one unit to another. Bed Bugs sense body heat, CO₂, and pheromones emitted by humans. Once a colony has reached a point where it no longer has a food source that can sustain it, break away bugs migrate to the next unit through the walls and unsealed bottom plates, attracted by other sources of food in the adjacent unit.

We have had landlords and managers report that tenants will take infested, discarded mattresses and furniture from dumpsters and alleys back to their units, not even suspecting they are bringing the problem back to their building and spreading the infestation! They are looking for a true bed bug killer.

Clearly the problem is complex; especially if you live in a multi unit building. What has become very clear after over 125,000 treatments is Bed Bug infestations are everyone’s problem, and everyone must be part of the solution in order control this Bed Bug epidemic that is sweeping the country.

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Bed bugs have grown to epedimic proportions across the nation, and even globally. When you experience a bed bug problem you know you need a bed bug killer. And a natural bed bug killer is better than any pesticide on the market. The slideshow below will provide you with some helpful general information on bed bugs as well as information on bed bug spray, bed bug treatments and the best part is the products are natural bed bug killers.