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I dont see where it was said twice.
Thanks though.
I know what kinda DE to use...been using it for years.
Are there silica particulates in liquid Silica?
Actually, Squiggly said they are the same but with different particulate sizes. correct?
Do you know what he is talking about?
I picked up the same thing from Squiggly as you did, I think, Mississip.
I'm wondering also if the Si is causing the plant's cell walls to become super-tough, thus making it much more difficult for mites to pierce into it. <shrug> I'm totally guessing now.
As a chemist I often work with silica--it is commonly used as a stationary phase for column chromatography. When we use this stuff we wear masks, gloves, and eye protection--because it is extremely irritating. Structurally it's really similar to DE, except if memory serves--the particle size is a bit smaller.
Once you get this stuff on you, it is near IMPOSSIBLE to get it off. It gets into your pores and such--really terrible feeling.
What the difference between the silica you are referring to and the silica we use for our plants?
Is it in a form the plant could use?
I think the form of silica that cuts bugs stomach (and is used as insecticide). It's mostly silica.
From this web site: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/food-grade-diatomaceous-earth-p-2692.html
"Diatomaceous Earth works by penetrating the exoskeleton of insects and dehydrating them"
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Can i soak silica rocks in water and shake them up in the bottle and then spray, or is that the same thing as silica liquid?
I use Silica 1 ml per gallon every feed, and foliar spay Mites will slowed down and be under control for about 2 years then like the pests they are got tougher jaws and came back with a vengeance . My fault so now I'm killin them all N I have killed them all with Silica and green clean Until the summer winds blow them back in. But yes silica does help.
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