A contact insecticide that works by causing abrasions on insects as they come in contact with this product, resulting in loss of body fluids, then dehydration. This product is digestible by earthworms, thus causing them no harm. Very effective in controlling snails and slugs in bedding plant areas and around houses. Will control bed bugs, cockroaches, ants, earwigs, snails slugs and other insects listed on the bag. Apply light coating of dust to areas where crawling pests are found. Apply lightly and often as water will dissipate this product.