What is the diatomaceous earth ?

Diatoms (or Bacillariophycées) are unicellular fossilized microscopic algae of marine organisms that have the particularity of possessing a silica skeleton. They can measure from a few micrometers to more than 500 micrometers. Each type of diatom has a unique series of holes, visible through a very powerful electronic microscope. Diatoms can develop everywhere where they find a minimum of light and humidity: fresh water, brine and marine, but also in the ground and in the air. The deposits of diatomaceous earth found in the soil, are more known as "diatomy earth". The diatomaceous earth is an inert and free from known harmful substances. It allows long-term protection of treated places, both inside and outside. After grinding, she looks like the talc powder.

Action of the diatomaceous earth on the insect

The diatomaceous earth, thanks to the specific surface of its grains and its silica skeleton is dreadful to fight against creeping insects:

1 - Ingestion of silica particles (very sharp) by insects causes lesions of their digestive tube.

2 - The finesse and hardness of the silica particles amassed by the insect's silks cause lesions on its limbs or on its shell (walking on diatoms is equivalent to walking on broken glass!). This causes insect loss of body fluids that leads to his death by dehydration after a few days. The absorbent properties of diatomy earth (up to 150% of its weight) favor this process.

And why in the form of aerosol ?
If you've ever been dealing with insect invasions such as flea or bed bugs, you know that these insects are particularly interested in hiding places that are very difficult for us to access (behind folds, in the bottom of soil grooves, behind furniture too heavy to move, etc.).

If the land of diatomy to spread remains an excellent solution for the rest of the housing, the one formulated in the form of aerosol quickly becomes indispensable to deal with areas difficult to reach. Earth of aerosol diatoma Kapo Green has been formulated for this use. Thanks to its application tube, you can apply the product in the most difficult places of access.

The duration of biocide action is given for 2 to 3 weeks. To stop this action, rinse treated surfaces. Re-applies every 2 to 3 weeks.

Examples of insects you can target : Spiders, cockroaches, ants, bed bugs, parquet chips, red lice, ...

The + of the diatomaceous earth aerosol Kapo Green

+ Effective on all crawling insects (red cuckoos, bugs, chips, ants, coats, etc.)
+ Useable in the pet environment.
+ Double effect: preventive and curative
+ Muni of a prolonging tube to better introduce diatomy in interstices and hard access spaces
+ Useable inside or outside
+ Don't stain
+ Made in France

Instructions for use
Shake the aerosol vigorously until the ball separates. Spray a thin layer of diatomaceous earth preferably on the places where insects pass, on their nests and in their hiding places. Evacuate people, animals, foodstuffs present in the room and do not reintegrate them before 2 hours. The extension tube allows a more precise application (wall cracks, parquet joints, skirting boards, terraces, bed legs...). Against fleas in pets and red mites in poultry, spray directly into kennels, poultry houses, cages and bedding. Do not spray near live electrical appliances. Wait 5 minutes before turning the equipment back on. Proceed with brief pressures, without prolonged spraying. Ventilate well after use. Do not spray on/toward humans and animals. Cover or remove food, dishes, aquariums, terrariums and cages; Turn off power to aquarium pumps before spraying.

Its composition : Active matter: Silicium dioxide kieselguhr (CAS n°61790-53-2): 7.20% m/m. Preventive and curative effects. Immediate action. Preparation type: aerosol generator Ready to use (AE). Insecticide biocide product (TP18). Public use.

Packaging : 400 ml aerosol with extender tube included.

Precautions of employment : Danger. Contains Propane-2-OL. Contains D-LIMONENE. Can produce an allergic reaction. Extremely flammable aerosol. Hold under pressure. Can explode under the heat effect. Causes severe eye irritation. Can cause sleepiness or vertigo. Nocif for aquatic organisms results in long-term adverse effects. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from heat, warm surfaces, sparkles, naked flames and any other source of ignition. Don't smoke. Do not spray on a naked flame or any other source of ignition. Do not perforate or burn even after use. Avoid breathing aerosols. Use only in the open air or in a well ventilated place. Avoid release to the environment. Carry protective gloves and eye and face protection equipment. In the event of inhalation: transport the person outside and maintain it in a position where it can comfortably breathe. In case of eye contact: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victim in the door and if they can be easily removed. Keep rinsing. Call an anti-poison centre/a doctor/... in case of a malaise. Keep in the key. Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures above 50°C. Dispose of the packaging and its contents in accordance with the national regulations in force. Soiled packaging and unused product must be disposed of in the recycling center. For safety, use only for the intended use and in accordance with the instructions. Proceed with brief pressures, without prolonged spraying. Ventilate well after use. Do not spray on/toward humans and animals. Cover or remove food, dishes, aquariums, terrariums and cages; Turn off power to aquarium pumps before spraying.

Please note: product under pressure cannot be shipped by air

This product can only be ordered from the following countries:
Metropolitan France, Great Britain, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland.
Aerosols are prohibited in the air network. If you order this product and you live in all other countries of the European Union as well as in the DOM and TOM, the postage costs of reshipping your package will be at your expense (because your package will be returned to us) .

More information
Do not hesitate to consult our thematic folders with our special page on the diatomaceous earth.