I AGREE with most of what you wrote but you also wrote: "and of course make sure pets and children can't eat it or breathe it in."
Of course we must always look out for what our pets and children eat, so that they don't eat something that can poison them.
But "food grade" diatomaceous earth is definitely not a poison, and in fact there are many benefits to "eat" a teaspoon of diatomaceous earth mixed with water or juice.
In the first place, it does inside our intestines what it also do to the ants mentioned: It gets rid of many parasites. Plus, the minerals in diatomaceous earth (FOOD GRADE) is good for our nails and our skin.
but thank you for your article. I will take note of your suggestion to use isopropyl alcohol, which I didn't know.
Thanks for your comment rejuvenation! Food grade DE is of course not a poison per se, and I am aware that some people actually take it as a mineral supplement and for other health benefits. However, if it's being used for insecticide purposes, it's best to keep pets and children away as it's not a good idea to breathe in the dust while it's being applied. Hope the isopropyl works well for you. Let me know how it goes. Thanks