TABLE OF CONTENTS:
CHAPTER ONE: What On Earth Is Diatomaceous Earth (DE), Where Does It Come From, & How Does it Work?
*The Story Of An Ancient Treasure For Modern Health Benefits.
CHAPTER TWO: How To Use Diatomaceous Earth (DE) & The Benefits As A Safer & Healthier Home & Garden Insecticide:
* 20 Novelty Home Uses For DE: Deodorizer, Cleaner, Absorbent, Preservative.
* Careful Housekeeping Keeps Bugs Away.
* Application Methods—How & Where To Apply DE.
* A-Z Plants To Treat With Natural DE Insecticide.
* A-Z Bugs To Treat With Natural DE Insecticide.
* Anecdotal Success Stories By DE Users For The Home & Garden:
* Mobile Home Park,
* Cockroaches,
* Rose Aphids,
* Flea Free Puppies,
* Brown Dog Tick.
CHAPTER THREE: How To Use Diatomaceous Earth (DE) & The Benefits In Grain Storage For Humans & Animals:
* Practical Tips For Preventing Weevil Infestation In Grains.
* How To Protect Whole Grains, Seeds, Nuts, Legumes, Ground Flours From Bugs In: 1-lb, 1-quart, 25-lb, 100-lb, 1-ton Containers.
* How To Insect-Proof Entire Grain Warehouses With DE.
* Other Tips For Storing Grains Using DE.
* What To Look For On DE Grain Labels.
* Anecdotal Comments Supporting DE’s Success Protecting Grains, Seeds:
* DE Treated Grain: Keeps Sweet, Mold-Free, Lasts Longer.
* DE Prevents Big Grain Losses, Reduces Bills, & Increases Profits.
CHAPTER FOUR: How To Use Diatomaceous Earth (DE) In Agriculture:
1) Animal Farms, Ranches, Kennels & Trade Shows:
* DE Uses As An Anti-Parasitic, Animal Nutritional Supplement.
* Animal Health Booster, Anti-Caking Agent Or Feed Additive.
* Analysis Of The 14 Trace Minerals In DE & How Animals Benefit.
* Anecdotal Success Stories By Animal Owners Supporting Benefits Using DE For Cows, Steers, Horses, Sheep, & Pigs:
* No Bugs, * No Internal Parasites Or Worms, * No Organ Damage, * No Colic, Less Flies, Larvae & Odor, * No Scours, * No Vet Bills, * No Toxic Residues In Meat & Milk, * No Mastitis, * No Yellow Mucus After Calving, * Better Animal Growth, * Better Health, * Shinier Eyes & Coats, * More Milk & Butterfat, * Better Mobility, * More Contented Animals, * Drier Mangers, * A Farmer Identifies Proper Doses Of DE For Animals.
2) Bird Farms: Anecdotal Success Stories By Users Of DE For Birds.
* Chickens Hatch More Eggs & Keep Their Feathers On.
* Chickens Survive 75 percent Less Deaths.
* No Lice, Gnats, Ants, Ticks & Fleas On Ostriches.
* Reduced Odor & Bugs In Bird Manure.
* DE Saves Money & Man Hours In Bird Pens.
3) Crops & Orchards:
* DE As A Natural Soil Amender, Fertilizer, Non-Toxic Plant Booster.
* No Shock Setback.
* Electrostatic Ionizers Tips To Make DE Stick To Plants.
* Codling Moths.
* Twig Borer.
* Wormy Fruit & Tree Moths.
* Timing And Knowledge Of Pests Improves Successive Applications.
* Anecdotal Success Stories By Users Of Diatomaceous Earth On Crops & Orchards:
* Better Crop Dusting,
* University Whitefly Tests,
* Cabbage Looper Worms,
* Wooly Worms,
* DE Cheaper & More Efficient Than Chemicals,
* Cotton Grew Higher Without Pink Bollworms,
* Red-Pine Sawfly Stands No Chance Against DE,
* Commercial Scale Success With DE On Apple Orchard,
* An Orchardist’s Success Story For Treating Fruit Trees With DE.
CHAPTER FIVE: Application Tools & Methods For DE Success.
* Novelty DE Applicators,
* Leaf Blower,
* Puffer/Squirt Bottle,
* Pest Pistol,
* Tube Duster,
* Hand-Crank Dust Applicator,
* Hose-End Sprayer,
* Aeration Fan,
* Backpack Unit,
* Sandblasting Gun,
* Tractor Mounted Sprayer Unit, * How To Make & Use DE As A Liquid Spray (Slurry),
* Electrostatic Ionizer Spray Units—Commercial Benefits & Profits.
CHAPTER SIX: Diatomaceous Earth (DE) For Human Health & Beauty Benefits: New Interest & Research In Human Ingestion:
* The Growing Public Interest & Demand For DE In Human Supplements.
* Favorable Scientific Studies Emerge For The Role Of Silicon Dioxide In The Human Body,
* Diatomaceous Earth Used In Medicine To Treat E.coli,
* The Benefits Of Diatomaceous Earth For Eliminating Intestinal Parasites,
* How Do Parasites Enter Our Body?
* How Does Diatomaceous Earth Work As An Anti-Parasitic?
* Detoxifying & Cleansing The Colon With Diatomaceous Earth
* Precautions For Ingesting DE,
* Other Interesting Facts About Diatomaceous Earth For Humans--Diatomaceous Earth’s Role In The Cosmetic & Beauty Industry DE As An Anti-Wrinkle Defying Cream, * DE In Facial Cleansing Masks, * DE In Exfoliating Facial Scrubs.
CHAPTER SEVEN: Health Risks Linked to Chemical Insecticides: Medical, Scientific & Journal Reports of Illnesses & Diseases Caused By Chemical Toxins & Why Diatomaceous Earth Is Safer:
* The World Health Organization (WHO): Children at High Risk
* National Poison Prevention Week Council: 90% of Poisonings occur in the Home,
* Common Symptoms Of Exposure To Toxic Pesticides.
* Pesticide Action Network (PAN): School Governor Suffers Numbness After Head Lice Treatment,
* Newsweek: What’s Killing The Frogs?
* The Lymphoma Foundation Of America (LFA): Do Pesticides Cause Lymphoma?
* Doctors Training Session On Chemical Toxins In Children,
* The Grand Rapids Press: Federal Study To Measure Pollution In People,
* Optimal Wellness Center: Pesticides Linked To Miscarriage, * Environmental Science & Technology: Study Finds Toxic Soup In Household Air & Dust,
* Carpets Harbor Toxic Dust,
* The Discovery Health Channel: Toxic Legacies-—Examining The Endocrine Question,
* American Cancer Society: Lymphoma & Children Exposed To Pesticides,
* PANUPS (Pesticide Action Network Updates Service): New Reports Find Pesticides In People,
* Scottish Scientists Link Certain Pesticides To Childhood Leukemia,
* PANUPS: Organic Foods & Fewer Body Chemicals,
* National Post: Pesticide Poisoning Passes To Grandchildren,
* Cancer: It’s A Growth Industry: Dr. Samuel Epstein, MD,
* Multiple Chemical Sensitivities & Childhood Cancer,
* Globe And Mail: Pesticides Laced With Unlabelled Substances,
* The Secret Hazards Of Pesticides—Inert Ingredients: The New York State Of The Attorney General Environmental Protection Bureau (EPA),
*The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) On Testing & Approval,
* The Grand Rapids Press: Most Chemicals Have Not Been Tested For Toxicity Effects On Humans,
* PBS: Trade Secrets,
* PBS Now: Kids & Chemicals,
* Micheal J. Fox Foundation: Pesticide Exposure Associated With Parkinson’s Disease,
* UK Independent: Government Orders An Inquiry Into Pesticide Links To Parkinson’s Disease,
* UK: The House Of Commons Parliamentary Hearing On Symptoms Of Pesticide Poisoning & Parkinson’s,
* New York Times On Parkinson’s,
* Center For Disease Control: Study Finds Side Effects From Natural Or Synthetic Pyrethrins & Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO),
* Pesticides & Panic Attacks,
* A Simple Home Checklist For Child Safety.
CHAPTER EIGHT: Safety Precautions: Important Things To Know When Choosing & Using Diatomaceous Earth:
* Safety In Moderation,
* Dust Mask & Goggles Are Recommended When Applying DE,
* The Vital Importance Of Selection: Choosing the Right DE for the Right Job,
* The Importance Of Avoiding The Use Of Industrial Grade Crystalline Silica,
* A Caution About Additives In DE,
* What To Look For On Labels When Buying DE,
* Is The DE Legally Registered? The EPA, The Department Of Agriculture,
* What To Look For On The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS),
* What You Need To Know About the Health Hazards of High Crystalline Silica,
* How To Identify Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth,
* Other Anomalies To Consider.
RESOURCES:
* Bibliography,
* Index,
* Invitation To The Reader,
* Other Upcoming Books By Tui Rose
