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Diatomaceous Earth

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Beverly Thomas
Apr 08, 2024
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Diatomaceous earth is naturally occurring and found in underground deposits around the world. These deposits are made of fossilized diatoms, tiny organisms that are found in water. In powder form, it is a milky-white color and somewhat fluffy like baking flour. It looks soft but, when viewed under a microscope, it is really tiny shards of glass-like pie…

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