northwesterner wrote:
How did you apply it? Very light, very heavy?
I use the can that puffs it out the long narrow tube and put a very light coat on the back of my kitchen counters when the little ants make their way in. It seems they don't like to cross the DE and they stay away. Are you treating around the ant mound, on the mound, etc? Tell us a little more and maybe someone can come in and describe the method that worked for them.
I've applied at various rates. Generally just doing a dusting by hand. Range being" Light to VERY heavy.
I have treated 4 ft diameter over and around mound (broadcast) over the entire area.
I a have also taken sample specimens out of their home, or captured from within my own.... and made a science project of it.
I have yet to witness the DE cause any actual mortality in any of the forementioned pests. And that is what DE is supposed to do, cause mortality.
Additionally, I have not witnessed any general repelling qualities. However, I have not tried specifically on other insects yet.
I will continue with optimism for other pest species.