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For anyone who needs help with this: last time I had to battle the bugs, my research led me to CimeXa, a brand of "silicon aerogel". I understand it's both much

For anyone who needs help with this: last time I had to battle the bugs, my research led me to CimeXa, a brand of "silicon aerogel". I understand it's both much safer and much more effective than diatomaceous earth. I'm not sure how well it did in our infestation because we caught it very early, possibly with only a single bug. But I was impressed by the research.

hammock 3y ago
What are the dangers of diatomaceous earth?
- scarmig 3y ago
  It's not too dangerous, but it can irritate you, particularly if you accidentally inhale it.
  - throwaway892238 3y ago
    There is food-grade diatomaceous earth (an anti-caking agent) which is completely safe for humans. But the whole idea of it is it's very jagged little dead sea creatures that tear insects to shreds, so breathing it is not advised.
  - MisterBastahrd 3y ago
    It will also shred your vacuum cleaner if you're not careful.
- xupybd 3y ago
  Silicosis if you're exposed to a lot of it. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/81-123/pdfs/0552.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjvjbep68P-AhUI1DgGHVvYCpAQFnoECAcQBg&usg=AOvVaw244AmvJGh09ol5sejQxTYX https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https:/... I'm currently fighting bed bugs and am using diatomaceous earth spray to make my bedroom toxic to the bugs. It seems to be working but I'm worried about the effects of the spray on me.
  - yodsanklai 3y ago
    What I would do if I had bugs again 1. clean and remove everything from the bedroom, find a bed frame that is easy to clean 2. get a special cover for the mattress 3. vacuum the room and clean the sheets at high temperature as often as possible
    - xupybd 3y ago
      We're also freezing our pillows and woolens that can't be hot washed.
  - lathiat 3y ago
    You should watch: https://youtu.be/2JAOTJxYqh8 https://youtu.be/2JAOTJxYqh8
dubyah 3y ago
It's amorphous(non-crystalline) silica gel. Essentially powdered form of what you find in desiccant packs. It's pretty great as a crack and crevice treatment and lasts a long time.

hammock 3y ago

What are the dangers of diatomaceous earth?

scarmig 3y ago
It's not too dangerous, but it can irritate you, particularly if you accidentally inhale it.
- throwaway892238 3y ago
  There is food-grade diatomaceous earth (an anti-caking agent) which is completely safe for humans. But the whole idea of it is it's very jagged little dead sea creatures that tear insects to shreds, so breathing it is not advised.
- MisterBastahrd 3y ago
  It will also shred your vacuum cleaner if you're not careful.
xupybd 3y ago
Silicosis if you're exposed to a lot of it. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/81-123/pdfs/0552.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjvjbep68P-AhUI1DgGHVvYCpAQFnoECAcQBg&usg=AOvVaw244AmvJGh09ol5sejQxTYX https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https:/... I'm currently fighting bed bugs and am using diatomaceous earth spray to make my bedroom toxic to the bugs. It seems to be working but I'm worried about the effects of the spray on me.
- yodsanklai 3y ago
  What I would do if I had bugs again 1. clean and remove everything from the bedroom, find a bed frame that is easy to clean 2. get a special cover for the mattress 3. vacuum the room and clean the sheets at high temperature as often as possible
  - xupybd 3y ago
    We're also freezing our pillows and woolens that can't be hot washed.
- lathiat 3y ago
  You should watch: https://youtu.be/2JAOTJxYqh8 https://youtu.be/2JAOTJxYqh8

dubyah 3y ago

It's amorphous(non-crystalline) silica gel. Essentially powdered form of what you find in desiccant packs. It's pretty great as a crack and crevice treatment and lasts a long time.