Organic Super Fine Diatomaceous Earth Natural Freshwater Amorphous Silica DE Food Grade  1KG

What is Diatomaceous Earth – AmorphousSilica?​ ​​Diatomaceous Earth (DE) or Amorphous Silica is the fossilized remains of Diatoms (a prehistoric phytoplankton). Diatoms extract silica from the water as it is essential to their survival. When the Diatoms die, they sink to the bottom of water ways leaving behind their silica rich skeletons. Our DE is not commercially heat treated rather naturally dried. This keeps the full integrity of the diatoms. ​Diatomaceous Earth is a totally natural and organic product which is suitable for use on certified organic enterprises. In Animal Health, in Agriculture and Building/Manufacturing Industry. ​Mined in Australia. ​Not all amorphous silica in the market is from an organic, fresh water source and offers the highest-grade quality. Here a few points to check. Check, compare and analyse each product. Below our DE analysis Ask for a heavy metal analysis. DE Super fine is a mixture of powder and larger ‘crunchy’ particles, less than 2mm. Environmentally safe and chemical free In beekeeping, DE is used to control hive beetles by adding it into beetle traps It can also be used to control ants, cockroaches, and other pests. Used for all kinds of animals and livestock for internal and external application, stock feed, all cattle backrubs, litter boxes, silos, home gardens and commercial farms storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Analysis: Silica (amorphous) 69%+, Iron 4%, Calcium 1%, Magnesium 0.6%, Potassium 0.2%, Phosphorus 0.01%, Sodium 0.07%, Manganese 0.05%, Copper 16Mg/kg, Zinc 42mg/kg, Molybdenum 5mg/kg, cobalt 5mg/kg Product of Australia Warning: The dust from this product may act as an irritant. Avoid inhalation and contact with the eyes and skin. Wear goggles and disposable mask during usage. First aid: Flush eyes with water and was the product from the skin. Want toknow more about DE? Read on… SuperFine DE benefits for Livestock ​ DE has received recognition around the worldas a beneficial feed additive for all livestock. It has been used as adigestive aid, mineral and trace element supplement and for parasiticalcontrol. It is used extensively in the USA and Europe, its use in Australia hasbeen limited by its supply. Livestock to benefit include Beef and DairyCattle, Horses, Poultry, Goats, Pigs, Sheep and Domestic Animals. Though thislist does not limit the types or breeds of animals DE will benefit. ​ Studies show a general to significantimprovement in the following areas: · Optimizesanimal health · Controlof internal parasites (will not control heart or lung worm) and externalparasites · Reducedodours – particularly noticeable where intensive farming practices are in use · Controlsflies, ticks, fleas, buffalo fly on the animal, in pasture and around pens · Reducesinfant mortality · Generalimprovement in wellbeing · Greaterresistance to disease and parasites · Improvedappetites in picky eaters · Healthierappearance · Improvesgrowth and development · DEwill also provide the animal with calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus,zinc, and sulphur trace elements In addition to the above improvements and inrelation to specific animals: Dairy Cows · Increasein milk production and butterfat % · Incidenceof mastitis reduced ​ DE in Cattle · Increasedin weight gain · Improvementin coat sheen · Maycontrol worms and parasites · Maycontrol fleas, buffalo flies, ticks-internal and external · Increasefeed intake in prepared feeds ​ Pigs · Greaterweight gain · Reductionin odour · Lessdestruction of housing How it works ​ It is thought that DE works inways similar to holistic medicine, benefiting the entire animal. It isbelieved that the structure of the DE stimulates the digestion and aids inimproving feed conversion and absorption of nutrients, essential elements and traceelements. In short, the animal is able to gain more of the availablenutrients from the feed you are feeding them. Therefore, it makes economicsense to use DE as a regular addition to your feeding routine. ​ ​External Use Use as a dust or a spray to controlexternal parasites. To use as a spray mix 250 grams with 4 litres of water andspray livestock - filter before use. Spray and dust around living quarters andbedding. Horses · Improvementin coat sheen · Curedscours · Betterfood absorption ​ Dogs and Cats and Domestic Animals · Controlledinternal parasites completely within seven days ​ Poultry · Increasein egg production · Controlof Bird lice · Dryerdroppings allowing easier cleaning of house · Feedsupplement · Controlsinternal and external parasites · Reducessmell, controls fly · Improvesquality of eggs The following rates are only a suggestion aslivestock and pets vary due to the difference in farming procedures and animalsize. SuperFine DE as an Insecticide and Pesticide​ ​ DE is a highly effective organic pesticide,insecticide and fungicide. DE offers protection against disease, fungi,nematode and insect attack but without the negative and often toxic effectssometimes associated with manufactured chemical products. ​ ​ DE is a totally safe organic powder suitablefor the control of insect pests around the farm, home, office, factory orwarehouse, in fact anywhere insects are a problem. It is so effective that anyinsect that comes in contact with DE will die in 48 hours or less. It is theformation of the actual Diatoms themselves that are fatal to insect pestsrather that it’s chemical composition (as DE is totally nontoxic). The sharpedges of the Diatoms cut the insects exoskeleton and draws moisture from insidethe insects – this is call Desiccation (dehydration). DE is not a knockdownbecause it is not a poison but it does achieve the desired results and is usedextensively in the USA and Europe as a method of pest control for many years,and is now readily available in Australia. ​ ​Indoor Use​ Apply a thin layer of dust in any area wherepests are found; under skirting boards, sinks, kitchen cabinets, behind andunderneath fridges and stoves, laundries. ​ ​Outdoor Use​ Apply liberally around garbage bins, windowsand doors, entrance points, garage, sheds and workshops, gardens, fruit trees,veggie patches, pets, pet housing and bedding for the control of common pestsin and around the house and garden. ​ Insect pests controlled include:​ All Ants, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Armyworms,Fleas and Ticks, Bedbugs and Carpet Beetles, Centipedes, Cockroaches, PotatoBeetles, Crickets and Earwigs, House flies, Millipede and Mites. Scorpions,Silverfish and Spiders, Scorpions, Slugs and Snails, Lice, Fruit flies andVinegar Flies, Aphids and Weevils, 12 spotted Cucumber beetle, Green VeggieBug, Corn Ear worm and Corn Borer, Harlequin Bugs, Leaf Miners and Loppers,Squash Vine Borers, Thrips and White Flies, Peach borer and Pecan Weevil, andGrey Back Cane Grub. ​ Application Rates​ Dust: asa dry powder until the area is lightly coated with DE Spray: bymixing 500gms to 5 litres of water, keep agitated and spray the area to beprotected. Filter it before use. But remember that DE works best when dry. As a Barrier: ApplyDE in a 10cm border around the property to be protected. This isparticularly important when controlling Fire Ants and Termites. ​ Remember that the insect must be in contactwith the DE for it to be effective. If you spray the DE directly onto theinsect the DE must first dry before it begins to take effect.​ So whileyou may not get an instant result as you would with a knockdown spray thebenefit if using a product that in Natural and Organic, safe for you, yourfamily and the environment, makes it all worthwhile.​ SuperFine DE for Oil Absorption and Spill Kits ​ ​Becauseof DE’s very absorbent properties, consisting of more than 70% si​Becauseof DE’s very absorbent properties, consisting of more than 70% silica it is theperfect product to have in your spill kit, house, garage or shed for cleaningup grease and oil spills. Cloth rags, sponges and paper towel often leavebehind residue and spread the spill further than the initial mess making theclean-up time twice as long. The porous molecules in DE are able to absorb highquantities of moisture unlike a lot of other cleaning products on the market.Also, DE is 100% natural and nontoxic making it a safe alternative to use inany situation. The Diatomaceous Earth renders the spill inert which neutralisesthe chemicals in the oil and be safely disposed in the rubbish bin. DE canretain up to 100% of it own weight in liquid. ​ Howto use: Firstly, act quickly. Apply DEto the spill as soon as you can. Apply up to an 1” over the spill. Leave forapprox. 2-24hrs for the DE to absorb the spill. The longer you can leave the DEon the spill the more the DE will absorb the oil or grease. DE can hold morethan twice its weight in liquid, so the longer it’s left on the spill the moreeffective it will be.​ ​ Once the DE has absorbed thespill, simply sweep up with a dustpan and brush and dispose of safely in therubbish bin. If the spill in on a carpeted area, apply as per aboveinstructions, sweep up the majority of the DE once absorbed and then safelyvacuum the finer DE particles. If the spill has caused a stain, simply cleanthe area with warm, soapy water to remove the mark. Super Fine DE for Pest control in grain storage ​ OurDE Super Fine is the finest grade DE currently available in the Australianmarket. Due to is very fine powder content it controls insect such as weevils,beetles, moth and borers in stored grain such as rice, corn, sorghum, lentils,wheat barely and other stored products. It can provide up to 1-year protectionagainst insect and pests. ​ Use: · In storage and warehouse facilities where anyfood products are stored · After harvest apply to machinery, combineharvesters and belt conveyors to avoid any increase in pests during the offseason · In grain handling operations and in emptysilos as a protection method ​ CAUTION: Do not confuse naturalsilica or food-grade Diatomaceous Earth with crystalline silica which iscommercially produced by exposing amorphous silica to extreme heat for use inswimming pool filtration systems. Crystalline silica is extremely dangerous andmust not be consumed by humans or animals, or used on gardens or agriculturalcrops. All care should be taken whenapplying DE Dust. The dust particles could irritate lungs and long term use ifconstantly inhaling could cause potential damage. Additionally protect skin asDE is particularly drying and may affect sensitive skins. Use standardprotection as you would when using any insecticide, although DE is non toxic.