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Description
Desi Dust is a highly effective pest control product for both indoor and outdoor growers and gardeners, providing a high-level of protection against common soft-bodied garden and indoor pests, such as spider mites, thrips, aphids, and whiteflies. It works by causing physical damage to the exoskeletons of these pests, which leads to dehydration and, eventually, death. Made from diatomaceous earth, a tried and tested method for pest control throughout the world, it offers:
- Natural Pest Control: Desi Dust is a natural and non-toxic solution for controlling pests such as spider mites, thrips, ants, slugs, snails, and crawling insects.
- Mechanical Action: Works by dehydrating and desiccating pests upon contact, effectively eliminating them without the use of harmful chemicals.
- Versatile Use: Suitable for use on a wide range of plants, including vegetables, fruits, flowers, and ornamentals.
- Long-lasting Protection: Provides long-lasting protection against pests, helping to keep your plants healthy and pest-free throughout the growing season.
- Easy Application: Simply dust the affected areas of your plants with Desi Dust using a dust applicator or by hand for quick and easy application.
Available in 450g, 2kg or 5kg sizes, Desi Dust is a must-have product for any grower or gardener looking to protect their plants from pests in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
Key facts
| Type | Diatomaceous earth pest control powder |
|---|---|
| Works against | Spider mites, thrips, aphids, whitefly, ants, slugs, snails and crawling insects |
| How it works | Physically damages the pest's outer shell so it dries out |
| Chemicals | None |
| Sizes | 2 kg and 5 kg, and a smaller tub |
| Brand | Organ-X |
| Category | Pest Management |
How to use
Dust the affected parts of the plant with Desi Dust, using a dust applicator or by hand. It works by contact, so it has to reach the pests. Follow the label.
Our guides cover spotting and dealing with red spider mite and thrips. More in pest management.
Questions
How does Desi Dust kill pests?
It is diatomaceous earth. It damages the outer shell of soft-bodied pests on contact, so they dry out and die.
Does Desi Dust work on spider mites and thrips?
Yes, both are on the list of pests it controls, along with aphids, whitefly, ants, slugs and snails.
Growers’ guides
- Red Spider Mite: How to Spot It and Get Rid of Spider MitesPale speckled leaves and fine webbing? How to spot red spider mite, why it spreads so fast in warm rooms, and how to get rid of spider mites.
- Thrips on Plants: How to Spot the Damage and Get Rid of ThemSilvery streaks and black dots on your leaves? How to spot thrips and their damage, why they're hard to shift, and how to get rid of them.




