Natural Pest Control: Eliminate Bed Bugs and Household Pests with Diatomaceous Earth & Cloves

Bed bug infestations and household pests can be frustrating, but natural pest control methods are gaining attention as safe, eco-friendly alternatives to conventional insecticides. Among the most discussed solutions are diatomaceous earth (DE) and cloves, both known for their potential pest-repellent properties.

This guide explores the evidence-based uses of these natural substances, how to apply them properly, and what precautions to take. While these remedies may support pest management, they are not substitutes for professional pest control in severe infestations.

What Is Diatomaceous Earth?

Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring soft sedimentary rock that crumbles into a fine white or off-white powder. It is composed of fossilized diatoms, a type of algae with silica-based cell walls.

When used in pest control, food-grade diatomaceous earth can be a helpful tool. The powder works by physically damaging the exoskeleton of insects such as bed bugs, ants, and fleas. According to the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC), DE causes insects to dehydrate and die, making it a mechanical insecticide rather than a chemical one.

Important Note: Only use food-grade DE indoors. Pool-grade or industrial DE is not safe for home use or inhalation.

Related Posts

She Thought the Biker Was Following Her to Harm Her What He Did Instead Changed Her Life Forever

I noticed him in my rearview mirror three turns after leaving the grocery store, his motorcycle steady and impossible to ignore. By the fourth turn, my chest…

The Supermarket Moment That Made Me Realize Just How Deeply He Loves Me

When my husband ran to the supermarket and I asked him to grab sanitary pads, I expected the usual follow-up texts or photos—maybe even a panicked call…

Thirty Minutes Into Our Road Trip My Daughter Whispered Mom the AC Smells Strange and It Saved Our Lives

The morning had started like a postcard—sunlight spilling across the highway, music drifting through the car, and my seven-year-old daughter humming in the backseat as the world…

Fifteen Years After My Divorce, I Found My Ex-Mother-in-Law Digging Through a Dumpster

I’m 39 now, and until recently, I would’ve sworn the past couldn’t touch me anymore. I thought I’d sealed those memories away—neatly packed, labeled, and shoved into…

MY LANDLORD RAISED MY RENT BECAUSE I GOT A PROMOTION—BIG MISTAKE MESSING WITH A SINGLE WORKING MOM OF THREE

I’m not a petty person. Petty doesn’t fit into my schedule. Between raising three kids and working full‑time, I’ve never had the luxury of lingering over slights…

My Sister’s Daughter Shoved The Leftovers Onto My Plate And Said, “Mom Says You’re The Family Trash.” – Then My Own Mom Declared “You’re Out Of Our Lives.” Dad And My Sister Liked It. I Just…

My name is Whitney, and I’m thirty-six years old. I can still remember the exact sound the fork made when it clattered against my plate that day—sharp,…