Addressing the DANGERS of Diatomaceous Earth for Pest Control

I receive a lot of comments on my Diatomaceous earth videos. In this video I address the misconceptions around those videos and explain the dangers of using Diatomaceous Earth inside for pest control.

Jason Akers owns Green Akers Pest Control LLC, a local exterminating company in Central / Southern Virginia, servicing all of Virginia for Bed Bugs. Jason eliminates Bed Bugs professionally nearly every day. Remember if you wish to try anything in this video you are taking full responsibility. THE LABEL IS THE LAW!

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[BerettaMA-]

They won’t sell Crossfire to anyone else but pest control companies….so people have a monopoly over us, where did you get your training from?

[ZPDSurvival]

I have used it outside with excellent results. Takes awhile to work but it works on ground nest type termites I think they were. I would not use it on my beds and carpet. Great Video.

[yesiam]

What di you suggest to do for roaches and mice

[rickrude]

I would use a wet cloth to clean up any DE and dispose of it immediately. Most vacuum cleaners will not filter out the fine dust and will put it right back in the air. Many vacuum cleaners have "HEPA" type filters which are not real HEPA filters, further they are not sealed unites and air leaks around the filter.

[miked]

Hey Jason, while shopping for crossfire i noticed they sell an aerosol version which seems more convenient than the concentrate. I was wondering if you have any thoughts on this product. Thank you.

[joshuawiseman]

hey mr green akers im dealing with an issue where my grandmother has an infestation she cannot afford to stay elsewhere and she cannot afford pest control, i bought crossfire after watching your videos, shes has copd is there anyway to treat with crossfire without her leaving the home or what suggestions do you have i understand the treatment method and where to spray but my question is the safety of living in the home with the spray and how long we have to stay out of the house after application, your answer to these questions would be greatly appreciated

[floralmist]

Can i put it on a paper plate under my bed & dresser? Im not being stupid.

Also, Ive never seen a bed bug or the mess it leaves behind. But I feel crawly things or bites but dont see anything. No, I dont have a mental disease.

Help me please. All respect

[Anti-WEF-Israel-CentralBank]

Ugh😢 i spray this everywhere all over my house at least once a month! Over everything!

[superchickexplosion]

Hi, there. Is it ok for outside around the perimeter of the house use?

[mannyndamendment]

So what happens if you have been breathing the food grade diotemacious earth? What can you expect?

[ysirtk]

DE is supposed to be for garden use. I tried DE for bed bugs once. It did work but it didn't solve the problem. Gonna try this crossfire stuff. Thank you for what you do buddy.

[georgieboy]

I wish I could hire this guy. Unfortunately, I live in Canada. Had the little buggers in 2017 in 2024 we have them again. At least we don't have to pay for treatment as we live in an apartment and it is taken care of. I was proponent of DE but after seeing this video, I changed my stance. The biggest pain of having bed bugs is the preparation of the dwelling for the professional to come and spray. The washing of clothes, the moving of furniture, the storing of knickknacks. It becomes so overwhelming I also have a beef about all the so called products out there that claim to be bed bug sprays. Yeah, we bought raid, what a joke. I read the scent of lemongrass scent repels them, I sprayed the bedroom; it was like ringing the dinner bell for the bastards. I tell you, if someone comes up with a non toxic spray that one can buy at any hardware store that actually works, they are going to make a fortune.

[Traveling_For_Events]

im so sick of the german roaches in my tundra crewmax truck. Help

[jaimiegracenorth]

I just bought a mobile home that the previous tenants left bedroom furniture in and unknowingly to me they had bedbugs.
The park hired an exterminator to come out and spray 1x and I do know that they used crossfire.
Yesterday I checked and there are still live bugs 😭
When can I spray my own crossfire again?
I just want to be able to move into my home 😭

[KiaGreenEyes]

Good information! This is a really good example of how people really need to do some homework before using ANY product, even those that are marketed as natural and 'safe'. It's only safe if it's used properly. "Safe" doesn't mean overuse is OK or applying it in the wrong way (placing product in the wrong places). So many people purchase pesticides, including organic or natural ones, and use them in an unsafe way because how many people actually read and abide by the product's application instructions? Not many, unless you've taken your pesticide applicator's licence, or at least that's how it seems to me. Nature has made some pretty toxic stuff, so 'natural' doesn't mean not dangerous! Be sure to do your homework/research before using any pesticide - even the 'safe' ones. A product is only safe if you use it as per the application instructions. And don't forget to use proper PPE (personal protective equipment) as prescribed in the pesticide application instructions.

[ZupE]

Can you please do a video on springtail control? Everyone gets a springtail problem in their bathroom eventually. So much miss information it there

[Steve-uykx]

More than once, I have seen DE used in barrier form in a crib or playpen. The things people do with this stuff because it's "natural" or "safe" amazes me. And as a PCP, I find myself having to convince them it's a dangerous idea. You know....because "they heard" from someone.
Glad to see you address this on your platform where many will see it. 👍

[RiseUpUNAFRAID]

I'll address that stuff‼️ IT CREATED A NIGHTMARE at my HOUSE 🏠. They did exactly as he said, went EVERYWHERE 🤦‍♀️. I'd rather use NOTHING.

[appleoli]

Thank you so much for I’m vid’s on DE
I’m pregnant and was thinking about treating our windows with DE until now!
Thank you again

[marthamckay]

All good information. Diatomaceous earth is mostly silica. Thank you Mr. Green Akers.