Yes, diatomaceous earth (DE) kills ants. In fact, DE is often used as a natural and safe means to control ants. It cuts through the ant exoskeleton and causes rapid water loss. Ants that make contact with DE eventually die from dehydration.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article we\u2019ll learn more about DE as we discuss the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What is diatomaceous earth?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How does DE kill ants?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Is DE good for killing ants?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The benefits of using DE<\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to use DE<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Precautions when using DE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ll also look into alternatives to DE and how to prevent ant infestations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n