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Can I use lime to kill darkling beetles, sow bugs, other insects or as a disinfectant?

April 26, 2017Beetles bugs darkling Disinfectant insects kill lime sow

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Can I use lime to kill darkling beetles, sow bugs, other insects or as a disinfectant?

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Although lime is not a registered pesticide, it has been endorsed by EPA as a means to control pathogens in sewage sludge (biosolids). It controls the environment required for bacterial growth. If you have a question concerning lime, please e-mail us or contact us at (703) 243-5463.