Replied By Binxy (Brisbane Australia ) on 01/01/2014
In response to Marisa from San Jose, USA:
Never, EVER use pool grade DE. It has been specially treated and its crystalized structure is dangerous to your health (and your pets). ONLY use food grade DE with living creatures.
Replied By Karen (Ohio) on 12/18/2016
MARISA, ONLY use Food Grade DE Powder, the one for swimming pools can KILL your PetReplied By Pam E. (SW California) on 12/27/2024
"Swimming pool filter grade" is sold & labelled:
For *INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY* for a reason!
NEVER use it to apply or give to a living creature in ANY way!
ONLY use FOOD GRADE Diatomacious Earth for health reasons!