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title: "why did nobody tell me about diatomaceous earth sooner? this stuff is…"
description: "why did nobody tell me about diatomaceous earth sooner? this stuff is a live saver. i’ve tried multiple methods for pest prevention or solution (including neem…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/a4bi15x8xLu7VsV38BEpIa"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "smelliot"
published: "2025-08-29T18:48:14.284367Z"
language: "en"
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# why did nobody tell me about diatomaceous earth sooner? this stuff is…

_Posted by smelliot on 2025-08-29_

why did nobody tell me about diatomaceous earth sooner? this stuff is a live saver. i’ve tried multiple methods for pest prevention or solution (including neem oil) and this has been the best thing by far.

## 3 comments

### Chlo \& Lex commented on 2025-08-30

Wait what is it?

### Plant Father commented on 2025-08-30

i would suggest adding castile soap to your arsenal. a solution of a few drops of the liquid in some water sprayed over most plants (this doesn’t work well for some succulents for various reasons) can eliminate most soft bodied pests easily in a few applications

### happysoxdonkey commented on 2025-08-30

It really is great. I bought a puffer and it makes it a lot easier to apply.

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