In a message dated 07/25/2001 8:35:54 AM Central Daylight Time, 
[email protected] writes:


> Even food grade diatomaceous earth can irritate. Some people absolutely
> cannot be near it when it is dusted on carpets indoors or even spread
> outside. I personally would not use it due to its highly irritating quality
> to the lungs. I would take it in capsule form ONLY for parasites. Try
> breaking open a capsule of D.E. and eating it. You will feel the minute
> sharp shards in your throat -- not a pleasant feeling.
> 
> Each person is individual. Some don't mind it, some do.
> 
> Regards,
> Nina Silver, Ph.D.
> 

We have used food grade DE for yrs for fleas, ants etc.  It is a great
alternative to poisonous chemicals.

Edith