So sorry for your loss.DE is Diatomaceous Earth
I have used in there food for my animals, sprinkle in and around there area. Also pour it on ant hills to kill them, take a day or so but it works. You can by it at the tractor supply store. http://www.tractorsupply.com/red-la...s-earth-with-calcium-bentonite-20-lb--1019864
Just popping in to say hi and bye i have to go to my dads funeral back in the midwest. Won't be on for a while.