Garden Genie Diatomaceous Earth Powder is an organic pest control, kills Bed Bugs, Ants, Garden Slugs, Silverfish, Earwigs, Fleas, Ticks, Mites, Spiders, Crickets, cockroaches. Diatomaceous Earth is an organic way of pest control, it does not act instantly, insects that come in contact with DE die due to dehydration in 48 to 72 hours. Just sprinkle the powder on plants, leaves and the area around plants. Diatomaceous Earth is a natural mineral, it is used world wild as an organic pest control for Bed Bugs & Other Insects, known for its slow and effective results.