If I applied it to my home my pets would definitely smell it at least once and inhale it. So how exactly is it pet-safe?
Trying to find the best solution to get rid of some cockroaches I found in my bathroom without endangering my 3 cats.
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I’m hesitant to use it for anything as breathing it can be harmful, however, if someone does pursue using it, be careful to purchase the correct kind of DE before you turn your house into a biohazard. The following excerpt is lifted from WebMD:
**Food-grade diatomaceous earth**, also known as freshwater diatomaceous earth, is mined from dry lake beds. It’s made up of very small particles. This type is used as an insecticide, added to animal feed to prevent caking, and sometimes marketed for humans to add to their diets.
**Filter-grade diatomaceous earth**, or saltwater diatomaceous earth, comes from ocean sources. This type is used in pools and other filters. It isn’t safe to use as an insecticide, or for people or animals to eat. It’s high in [crystalline silica](https://www.webmd.com/lung/what-is-silicosis), a substance known to be harmful to humans, and it can be especially dangerous if you breathe it in.
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