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“Rock dust is capable of destroying and disabling insects to an extent that can limit their population and reduce crop damage.  It does not obliterate insect life in a way that produces ecological imbalances nor does it rapidly breed resistant pests.”

Pesticides come under fire time and time again, but what other choice does humanity have at this time?  This excerpt explores the application of rock dust as that alternative.  Rock Dust has the ability to disrupt the natural cycle of these pests.  In fine enough particle sizes it gets into the exoskeletons and acts as a abrasive.  It also disrupts the systems they use to maintain moisture by absorbing the waxy layer that keeps them from dehydrating.  Since this process is mechanical in nature (by physically getting in the bugs nooks and crannies) it is extremely difficult to adapt to over time and can even kill pesticide resistant insects.

“Agriculture has just begun to assess this living biomass as critical to sustainable soil fertility and able to convert currently infertile land into productive soil. The new twenty-first century agriculture studies this soil biology, applies probiotic methods, mimics microbial interactions, and harnesses their symbiotic functions to grow stronger, healthier crops.”

This section discusses the microbial community as a part of crop health and strength.  It goes into the relationship between microorganisms of all kinds and their effects on the soil around them.  These organisms do much to break down the organic matter, and minerals, in soils making them available for our crops.  It makes the bold claim the even infertile land can be made useful should this be taken into account.