Diatomaceous Earth or no? I keep reading mixed reviews

[kellystew1010]

Tring to treat mites/lice....diatomaceous earth or no? What is better? Thanks!

 

[MysteryChicken]

Tring to treat mites/lice....diatomaceous earth or no? What is better? Thanks!

It don't work for insects. If you wanna get rid of slugs/snails/earth worms, it dries them up.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Use Permethrin for lice/ mites. DE is a hazard to lungs and eyes.