How to Use diatomaceous earth in a Sentence

diatomaceous earth

noun

• The diatomaceous earth cuts back on the gnats being able to lay eggs on the soil surface.
  — oregonlive, 26 Feb. 2023
• There is a huge chunk of diatomaceous earth in one corner — the limestone-like soils prevalent in the Sta.
  — Matt Kettmann, SFChronicle.com, 23 June 2020
• Just be sure to use food-grade diatomaceous earth, as the kind used for pool filters can be harmful to pets.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2022
• These sleek, modern dog bowls from Dorai Home come with a base made from diatomaceous earth.
  — Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021
• There are three types of filters that home pools can include: sand, diatomaceous earth, and cartridge.
  — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2023
• Dust vegetable grade diatomaceous earth at base of plants (may not work as well as lettuce leaves usually touch the ground).
  — oregonlive, 3 June 2023
• Three main types of pool filters are available: cartridge, sand, and diatomaceous earth (DE).
  — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2023
• Protect Deter snails and slugs with food-grade diatomaceous earth.
  — Thad Orr, Sunset Magazine, 10 Feb. 2020
• The body of the caddy is made of plastic, and the base includes a stand that is filled with a disc of diatomaceous earth, which is a natural rock with absorbent properties.
  — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2022
• Plug up any gaps in the windows or paneling, placing diatomaceous earth or cedar chips to ward off insects.
  — Andrew Hard, chicagotribune.com, 22 Jan. 2021
• Lay the Groundwork Brooke sprinkled the Hanley Gold gravel with diatomaceous earth, a natural powder that keeps the coop dry and pest-free.
  — Natalie Schumann, Country Living, 9 Mar. 2018
• Dust nest boxes with diatomaceous earth to keep flies and mites under control, then give them a nice fluffy layer of wood shavings or straw.
  — Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 10 Mar. 2020
• This one is made of diatomaceous earth, a natural rock that soaks up water instantly (mildew doesn't stand a chance!).
  — Petra Guglielmetti, Health.com, 11 Mar. 2022
• There are three types of filters commonly used: sand, cartridge and diatomaceous earth (DE).
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2020
• There are three types of filters commonly used: sand, cartridge, and diatomaceous earth (DE).
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 29 Apr. 2023
• Hume is a lot of good things: free of baking soda and aluminum, and loaded with moisture- and odor-absorbing kaolin clay, tapioca starch, and diatomaceous earth as well as soothing aloe.
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2022
• However, diatomaceous earth is effective at killing off small colonies and can be an initial assault.
  — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 8 Jan. 2019
• My dog would not tolerate sharing the yard with ducks or chickens, so applying diatomaceous earth (DE) to remaining leaves is about the only option left to me.
  — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, 22 June 2018
• Longoria moved all operations and his tasting room to the heart of Lompoc in 2014, buying a property that once served as the employee club for the nearby diatomaceous earth mine.
  — Matt Kettmann, SFChronicle.com, 22 June 2020
• Mixed with diatomaceous earth, a fine powder of algae fossils often used by gardeners, the coarse gray stuff makes a decent substitute for the density and texture of Mars’ dirt.
  — Corinne Purtillstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2022
• Sprinkle diatomaceous earth lightly on carpets, rugs, and other areas where fleas are prevalent.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2023
• Diatomaceous Earth Dusting an affected plants' leaves with diatomaceous earth, or DE for short, is a good way to dehydrate aphids and keep an aphid infestation in check.
  — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 28 July 2023
• This is my favorite mix, but other amendments that can be used include Magic Sand, granite sand, greensand and natural diatomaceous earth.
  — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 25 Mar. 2020
• Ones like the Hitachiya Konro are made of diatomaceous earth brick, a natural insulator that keeps charcoal burning longer than other grills.
  — Elaheh Nozari, Bon Appetit, 13 June 2018
• Here, the attack includes neem oil, diatomaceous earth, and hydrogen peroxide.
  — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 21 May 2021
• Pool or food-grade diatomaceous earth, which consists of fossilized remains of tiny aquatic organisms called diatomsiny.
  — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2024
• She coated images of Civil War battlefields with varnish made from diatomaceous earth, as if summoning them directly from soil where the fallen lay.
  — Cate McQuaid, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2018
• Adding to that education is a library worth of wine-growing and winemaking books as well as soil samples from around the county, showing visitors what diatomaceous earth, marine sand, clay and limestone look like.
  — Matt Kettmann, SFChronicle.com, 22 June 2020
• Various models use different filter media (such as sand, cartridges, and diatomaceous earth) to capture debris floating in your pool water, which means there are quite a few filter options to choose from.
  — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2022
• The product — like the rest of the range — contains interesting ingredients such as diatomaceous earth, which is literally from volcanoes.
  — Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Nov. 2017

Last Updated: 16 Oct 2024