Garden SafeBrand Crawling Insect Killer Containing Diatomaceous Earth, 4 Pounds, Kills Cockroaches, Ants and Other Listed Crawling Insects by Contact, For Use Indoors & Outdoors

I have to take the time to stop and write this review because I am so impressed with this powder. We moved into this home 3 years ago so this is our third spring season here. The home was not well maintained for well over 20 years so there was a massive earwig infestation not to mention black widow spiders in the basement and a yard full of tree spiders and ants that felt like they were pretty free to come on in the house and chill with us. We weren't okay with that and after 2 years of dealing with earwigs getting into the bathtubs, crawling through our window seals and getting in the bed and pinching us at night, getting into our food (we don't have cockroaches but we are comparing them to cockroaches because they are just as big of a pest and they can pinch the crap out of you 😠) I did some research and came up with this product. I read mixed reviews and decided I needed to just try it. I live in the south where the earwigs come out in March and by the 1st of April there are thousands of them everywhere. The house has an oversized eave around it so I was able to liberally apply a lot of this powder all the way around the house and it didn't get rained on. I also put a very thick coating around the inside of the carport where pests come from the flower beds under the carport walls and straight into the back door. Basically I coated every square inch and every crack that I could see. Then I went in to tackle the basement. The black widows live in the humidity and thrive down there. So I went into every dark corner and basically just tossed it everywhere. Mind you, I was wearing a mask and I recommend that. We don't have much sitting in the basement because of the widows but the few things down there did get powder all over it. Then I stood on a ladder and pressed powder all around every single air duct vent that comes into the house from the basement. Then I really went crazy and started throwing it into the rafters and insulation because I know there are spiders in there; webs are everywhere. And the results are? I've only seen one earwig this entire spring season (and our spring season starts in February haha). Usually by this time of year my husband has killed many half dollar sized spiders in the carport. Currently we've seen none. I have flower beds all along the front of the house. Usually when I go out there to mess around in my garden, earwigs go everywhere. So do beetles. Not anymore. After applying everywhere I waited a few days and went back around the perimeter of the house and looked for dead bugs. There were so many dead beetles I couldn't believe it. I didn't even know there were so many beetles trying to get in. And I haven't seen any more black widow spiders although I know there are still a few lurking they are not as brave as they were. Oh and the front porch! There's a huge pin oak tree near the front porch thats roots have raised the front porch two inches away from the house. The landlord refuses to take the tree down and that's besides the point but the crack creates a wonderful loving home for carpenter ants and more earwigs. I filled that entire crack with this powder and I haven't seen one ant. Not one. And because of the big eaves around the house and the fact that the rain can't get to it the powder just sat there for weeks killing most everything and protecting us from having to do it. Now I pressure washed all the windows/eaves/walls and all the powder got rinsed away so I've reordered and plan to reapply as often as needed. In my case I would say that's probably going to be about once a month. Also noteworthy is that I sprinkled it all through the flower beds and all of my plants are still fine. I highly highly recommend this product!

The powder floated through the air like fairy dust, but make no mistake—this wasn’t a bedtime story for the bugs. It was a dry, gritty death sentence. Even the darkest, webbiest nooks were treated with the kind of dramatic flair usually reserved for haunted house cleanups. After dusting all air vents from the basement up, there was no safe passage left for anything with more than six legs.Outside, it went along the mailbox post, tucked into patio cracks, and spread like a silent protector across garden bed perimeters. Ants? Gone. Roaches? Nowhere in sight. Spiders? Judging by the silence, they’ve either relocated or joined witness protection.💚 What Absolutely Rocks:Natural but ruthless: Made from food-grade diatomaceous earth, it’s the eco-warrior of pest control. Harmless to humans (when not inhaled!) but lethal to bugs by pure dehydration.Total home defense: Indoors, outdoors, baseboards, flowerbeds—it’s a multi-zone battle shield. Even after a drizzle, the barrier held firm.Easy to apply: The shaker-style tub deserves applause. No messy spills, just controlled dusting with surgical precision… or chaotic flinging, depending on the vibe.Quiet but effective: No harsh chemical smells, no greasy residue—just a fine powder doing its job in silence.⚠️ Tips from the Trenches:Wear a mask. Seriously. The powder is fine enough to form its own weather system.Be ready for some cleanup—especially if enthusiasm leads to "powdering" stored items in the basement.Doesn’t work instantly, but when it kicks in, it’s devastating (sorry, earwigs).

I've been battling ants and roaches creeping into our kitchen and garage, and the Garden Safe Crawling Insect Killer has been a game changer. This diatomaceous earth (DE) formula delivers reliable pest control without harsh chemicals, a great relief for a home with kids and pets.🛡️ What I Love:Natural and non‑toxic: Made of food-grade diatomaceous earth, it’s safe around the house yet deadly to pests by dehydrating them on contact.Versatile use: I sprinkled it along baseboards indoors and around garden beds and patio cracks outside—completely eliminated the ant trails and roach sightings.Mess-free packaging: Comes in a handy shaker-style tub—no clumps, no fuss. Just a light dusting goes a long way.Long-lasting action: The powder stays effective even after light rain outdoors and didn’t need frequent reapplications.⚠️ What to Keep in Mind:Use a mask: The powder is fine and dusty—wear a face mask or apply it gently to minimize airborne particles.Keep dry for best results: DE works only when dry, so if an area gets wet, reapply after it dries.✅ Final ThoughtsFor anyone looking for a safe, economical, and eco-friendly solution to control crawling insects, this product is a standout. One 4-pound tub has lasted me through multiple seasons and will probably last through the next. It does exactly what it claims—no chemicals, no fuss, just quiet, effective pest protection.Highly recommend this for campers, gardeners, renters—you name it!

So far I have not seen any new bugs in my indoor plants. I have had a big gnat problem for a month now and I’m trying everything. I think i found my solution along with sticky traps. This has helped.