{"product_id":"diatomita-tierra-de-diatomeas","title":"Diatomite (Diatomaceous earth)","description":"\u003cp\u003eControlling crawling pests in crops without resorting to pyrethroids or neonicotinoids that leave residues on the harvest and against which insects develop resistance, while improving soil structure with a mineral that provides bioavailable silicon, requires natural diatomaceous earth of controlled purity with fine and consistent granulometry. This diatomite—also called \u003cstrong\u003ediatomaceous earth\u003c\/strong\u003e, kieselguhr, or DE—is marketed by Gardese in its natural, uncalcined presentation, micronized in 20 kg bags, designed for organic farming, professional gardening, pest control in stables and for pets, and as an industrial absorbent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical insecticidal action without generating resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e the microscopic edges of fossilized silica puncture the waxy cuticle of insects on contact and dehydrate them within hours, without active compounds against which the pest can mutate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContribution of bioavailable silicon to the crop:\u003c\/strong\u003e slowly released silicon strengthens plant cell walls, increases tolerance to water stress, and reduces attacks by sucking pests such as thrips and aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional absorbent capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e retains multiple times its weight in water and liquids, a useful condition for regulating water in substrates, controlling humidity in stables, and as an agent for oil or chemical spills in the workshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInert mineral with no expiration date:\u003c\/strong\u003e being fossilized algae from millions of years ago, it does not decompose or lose properties with prolonged storage as long as it is kept dry, a direct advantage over organic products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with certified organic production:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural diatomite is accepted by most organic farming standards, a critical condition for certified organic producers who need pest control without losing their certification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications and Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControl of ants, cockroaches, fleas, bed bugs, and crawling pests in horticultural crops and urban gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSilicon supply and substrate structure improvement in professional gardening, nurseries, and organic production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHumidity and odor control in stables, corrals, bird cages, and pet areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial absorbent for oil spills, non-aggressive chemical liquids, and dry cleaning in mechanical workshops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality and Durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inexpensive diatomite fails in two areas: the origin is of low purity with high clay and carbonate content (which reduces the abrasive effect against insects), and the granulometry is irregular (which leads to uneven application and unprotected areas). Gardese works with micronized natural diatomite of controlled purity, which separates a diatomaceous earth for serious agricultural operations from a generic bag that is ineffective against pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #F3F6F3; padding: clamp(14px, 4vw, 18px); margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555555; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006902;\"\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical:\u003c\/strong\u003e amorphous diatomite, kieselguhr, natural diatomaceous earth, biogenic silica, diatomite, diatomaceous powder.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn Dominican Republic and the Caribbean:\u003c\/strong\u003e tierra de diatomeas, diatomita, tierra blanca, polvo blanco contra hormigas.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn other countries:\u003c\/strong\u003e diatomaceous earth (USA), DE (USA), tierra de diatomeas (LATAM), kieselgur (ES, DE), terre fossile (FR), diatomite (LATAM).\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GARDESE","offers":[{"title":"Natural (uncalcined) \/ Micronized \/ 20 kg (44 lb) bag","offer_id":52254382686536,"sku":"571311","price":5100.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/9751\/2776\/files\/tierra-de-diatomeas-diatomita-insecticida-ecologico-rd.png?v=1771869223","url":"https:\/\/dodom.com\/en\/products\/diatomite-diatomaceous-earth","provider":"Dodom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}