Diatomite, Diatomaceous Earth, as insect control...
jrc at ANBG.GOV.AU
Mon May 16 17:05:17 CDT 1994
As part of the integrated pest management practices to be
Diatomite, Diatomaceous Earth, as insect control...
jrc at ANBG.GOV.AU
Mon May 16 17:05:17 CDT 1994
As part of the integrated pest management practices to be employed in
new extensions to our herbarium storage areas, we are considering the
use of Diatomaceous Earth or Diatomaceous Silica (marketed here as
'Dryacide Sorbtive Dust Insecticide').
The intention is to apply this amorphous silica dust under benches
and in cavities where crawling insects are likely to traverse or
occur, the theory being that the silica abrades their exoskeletons,
clogs their joints, blocks their spiracles and makes 