diatomaceous earth
noun
: a light friable siliceous material derived chiefly from diatom remains and used especially as a filter
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Natural methods like vinegar, citrus, essential oils, and diatomaceous earth can disrupt or repel ants, though frequent reapplication is needed to keep them effective.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Other natural ant deterrents include vinegar, essential oils, and diatomaceous earth.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
What bugs does diatomaceous earth keep away?
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
The diatomaceous earth has a natural groove that keeps it from becoming slippery, even so.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Other natural ant deterrents include vinegar, essential oils, and diatomaceous earth.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
What bugs does diatomaceous earth keep away?
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
The diatomaceous earth has a natural groove that keeps it from becoming slippery, even so.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Diatomaceous earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diatomaceous%20earth. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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