Question 1

how would this be used to prevent bed bugs?

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I have lived through this nightmare with tenants bringing. If you rent, do NOT try to do it yourself, depending on the infestation they can be hard to eradicate. Do the right thing and notify. Don't risk taking them to someone else's property if you move.   Look up how to check for them carefully with flashlight.  I used a professional company--3 sprays 2 weeks apart using a different mix chemicals each time, and still a tenant saw one that got away in a box of stuff she had and did not check it carefully when un-bagging, that was 10 days after 3rd spray so had them come and spray again and check, and they got rid of their old mattress/box spring and two ripped couches. I think it had been going on for months, but new roommate was sensitive to bites and figured it out, so I would say they bred for months.     The prep work is crucial to winning the war (you can look that up,plenty of info online) plus I have used this along edges of rooms, corners of closets, backs of dressers, drawer backs and inside when drawer removed, sockets, and will continue to do every few weeks after vacuum for safeguard. You don't usually see them as they hide during day, unless you have a heavier infestation, alcohol will kill them on contact and used in spray bottle for shoes and some tiny areas.  All exterminating companies will do a free inspection to see if you have them and not hard to learn to check yourself and where. I highly advise to be diligent for several months and not let your guard down to quick!

Question 2

Does this product have any other ingredient besides DE?

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This is a mechanical insecticide, that is to say it is Diatomaceous Earth powder, a soft siliceous powder which lacerates the abdomen or if ingested kills the insect within 48 hours. The insect quite literally dies the " death of a thousand cuts " . It's  85% DE and 15% other which is most likely a filler unspecified however. So far my experience with it has been very positive, I haven't seen any insects since distributing this powder. I do recommend the use of a dust mask when dusting your rooms as we should always err on the side of safety. If you have a problem you'll love this product . BTW remember it must remain dry to be effective and keep in mind that with these type infestations persistence is key to winning so don't let up.

Question 3

Is it pet friendly?

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Yes. This stuff just comes from "diatoms". Basically, their crustaceans. It cuts the bugs exoskeleton and they dry out, but it takes time for them to pass through the dust for it to cut them up and they lose body water. Doesn't hurt us or animals, but I wouldn't dust it to the extent that you and the pets are breathing it so much.  Make sure you change your house filters often or it can clog up the systems and you will have another issue.  Whatever you use...if it says "residual", that is what is not safe for pets. It can get in their pads and absorb poison into their feet. Most other control treatments just need to get dry for 8hrs.

Question 4

What is the difference between Harris diatomaceous earth and Harris bed bug killer diatomaceous earth

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None that I know of.

ASIN	B06WD7RL6L
Best Sellers Rank	#40,343 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #123 in Feather Dusters
Brand	HARRIS
Brand Name	HARRIS
Customer Reviews	4.2 out of 5 stars 5,492 Reviews
Item Form	Powder
Item Type Name	HARRIS Bed Killer, Diatomaceous Earth (4lb with Duster)
Item Weight	4 Pounds
Manufacturer	Harris
Model Number	HDE-64P
Part Number	HDE-64P
Specification Met	EPA
Target Species	Insects
UPC	072725002676
Unit Count	64.0 Ounce

Harris Bed Bug Killer, Diatomaceous Earth (4lb with Duster Included Inside The Bag)

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