Dransfield Poultry

Diatomaceous Earth

As a natural pest control method / feed additive, Diatomaceous Earth gives environmentally friendly solutions to everyday pest control problems include (pest control) for Red Mite control in poultry,ants, bedbugs, fleas, beetles, bugs, ticks, cockroaches, earwigs, millipedes, centipedes, silverfish, clothes moth, woodlice, greenfly, blackfly, aphids, etc,

Probably the most effective naturally occurring protective powder, diatomaceous earth is a geological deposit made up of the fossilized skeletons and tests of siliceous marine and fresh water organisms, particularly diatoms and other algae.

The diatoms have a hard shell made of non-crystalline silica, which does not decompose in the lakes, or sea where diatoms live. Thus over long periods of time large volumes of diatoms are exposed on the surface from dried out lakes. Thousands of tons of this natural product are available worldwide in many countries

These skeletons are made of hydrated amorphous silica or opal. When crushed, they break up into tiny pieces of glass” (so tiny that the material feels like talcum powder). The hairy bodies of most Insects easily pick this up, whereupon it scratches through their protective wax layers; and they also absorb some of this material. The results being that the insects lose water rapidly, dry up and die Further protection is provided by the powder’s property of repelling many insects. A similar principle probably accounts for the fact that birds frequently take dust baths, presumably to rid themselves of parasites.

In houses it can be used effectively to prevent the entry of certain insects such as earwigs, ants, and cockroaches, and to control these and others that are present in cupboards containing food, carpets, basements, attics, window ledges, pet areas (for fleas), etc. In all of these examples it is important to place a small amount of the powder in corners, cracks, crevices and other areas where insects might hide.

With a contact pesticide the insect dies quite quickly, with DE control may take several days. The more important difference is that the effect of the protection provided by the chemical is short-lived. Whereas DE will control the pests as long as the powder remains. In this respect DE is an ideal pest control; it is residual but non-toxic. The only health precautions that need to be taken are that if large areas are being treated with a power duster, the applicator should wear a mask to prevent inhalation. Because DE is made of silica, people sometimes mistakenly think that DE causes silicosis. As indicated above, however, pest control quality DE is usually over 97 per cent amorphous silica, which does not cause silicosis, which is associated only with crystalline silica. Indeed, inhalation of road dust and grain dust IS likely to be more harmful than DE.

Another use is in animal production units for the control of external parasites and flies. Dusting the animals and the litter or bedding area achieves this.

It has also been approved for including in the diet (two per cent in the feed ration) to control certain internal parasites, and this practice is also said to result in lower fly populations in the resulting manure,dryer droppings, cleaner eggs and better feed conversion.

You are looking at a picture of the basic raw material from which our product is made. These are the skeletal remains of the diatoms in our product. A Scanning Electronic Microscope (SEM) made the picture. The SEM is a truly remarkable instrument that enables us to visually evaluate the quality of the many types of diatomaceous earth (DE) being mined today. Diatomaceous earth is a mineral product mined from the fossilized silica shell remains of unicellular or colonial algae from the class Bacillariaphyccae, better known as diatoms “

There are many species of diatoms each with its own unique physical makeup and shape; ranging from barrel-like forms to flat discs.:

DPDE PET & ANIMAL POWDER

Your best friends come in all shapes and sizes.

Protect them with DPDE! Effective against fleas, ticks, lice, and other pests on pet dogs, cats, their premises, and other warm-blooded animals subject to these parasites.

DPDE Pet & Animal product is licensed to be used in and around the home, garden, animal housing, etc. It can be applied as a dry dust, or mixed with water at the rate of 50 grams to a litre and sprayed as a liquid.

When applying anything to your pet’s skin or your own for that matter, it’s always a good idea to try just a little in one area first, to make sure there’s no adverse reaction to the product, be it a hand cream, powder, shampoo or soap. No matter how natural something is, everyone is different and can have allergic or just adverse reactions to things.

• Dry Application

  Cover the affected area with DPDE Pet & Animal Powder at the rate of 200 to 400 grams per 100 sq. mtr.

• Fleas, Ticks, and Lice

  Lightly work the material into the hair of the animal. Use a brush or a comb to work the material down to the skin. Pay strict attention to places where the animal cannot reach, such as the scalp. Dust the ears of the animal with care. Dust the animal’s bedding and areas where the animal sleeps, as well as cracks and crevices adjacent to them. Repeat once a month or as necessary. Individual ticks observed on the animal should be dusted thoroughly.

• Premise Application

  For animals confined to a specific area infested with fleas and ticks, dust the entire area with DPDE Pet & Animal Powder.

• Large Application Areas

  Use any hand application designed for the purpose of discharging powder. If using a small lawn fertilizer spreader, mix equal parts of dry sand with DPDE Pet & Animal Powder for even flow. Dust thoroughly the first time and then periodically reapply as needed.

• Wet Application

  Mix with water at the rate of 50grams per litre of water. To help keep it in suspension, add one teaspoon of mild detergent and agitate the sprayer now and then while applying.

• Re-infestation

  Prevent re-infestation by keeping DPDE Pet & Animal Powder in the pet or animal’s coat as a repellent.

   

Special Notes: This stuff works very well and is non-toxic. However, it is a mineral dust and it’s not something you want to breath in on a constant basis or in large amounts. Once you think you have the problem under control, you can vacuum up the dust and dead insects and throw away the bag or empty the canister of the vacuum cleaner. It’ll clean out the vacuum cleaner too!

If you have a chronic problem with fleas, ticks and other pests, you can apply this material in a more permanent manner by doing the following. Apply it to the sills of the building and around the perimeter of the building, where people and animals don’t go that often. These are entry areas for the bugs. They can live in the basement in cracks in the slab and in the sill area undisturbed. DPDE will make these areas uninhabitable over the long term.

You can drill holes in the walls of your house or building using a small drill bit and apply the DPDE, through the hole using a puffer bottle. Then, putty up the hole so the stuff is in there for good, killing any bug that tries to lay eggs or live in there.

Applying the DPDE by these methods will give you permanent protection and help keep the dust level down in the house and reduce undesirable, chronic, long term exposure.

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DPDE

Diatomaceous Earth

DPDE Diatomaceous Earth is totally organic and safe. It contains less than 1% percent of Crystal & Silicon. Some of the uses for Diatomaceous Earth include; household pets, gardens, flower beds, field crops, grain storage, and livestock feeding. Diatomaceous Earth is Mother Nature’s product with no harm to the environment, pets or to people. Diatomaceous Earth is not an earth, it is the fossilized remains of microscopic shells created by one celled plants called DIATOMS. Diatomaceous Earth controls by physical action, not chemical, by puncturing the insect’s exoskeleton and absorbing its body fluids, thus posing no harm to warm-blooded life. Moreover, on any surface, these natural pesticide products have a remarkable repellency factor. As long as it is present, insects tend to stay away, making a serious infestation unlikely. Also, the more it is used, the more an environment is created that tends to make insects feel unwelcome.

Household:

Use Diatomaceous Earth for control or red mite, roaches, silverfish, ants, bedbugs, flies, fleas, crickets, and many others. Diatomaceous Earth can be used in and around the home, garden, animal housing, etc.

Pets:

Our best friends come in all shapes and sizes. Protect them with Diatomaceous Earth. When lightly rubbed into their coats it is very effective against fleas, ticks, lice, and other pests on pet dogs, cats, and their premises. It can also be used as an organic wormer and will control any worms or parasites the pets may have. When using as a de-wormer mix the Diatomaceous Earth into your pets food. Mix well into dry or wet food. Ask your vet how much for your size pet, or use the guide below.

Cats – 1 teaspoon/day

Kittens – ½ teaspoon/day

Dogs – 100lbs+ – 2 tablespoons/day

under 50lbs – 2 teaspoon/day

Mini dogs – 1 teaspoon/ day

Plants:

For control of aphids, white fly, beetles, mites, leaf hoppers, and others. Use DPDE inside your home, greenhouse or outdoors on fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains and grass, up to and including day of harvest. For dry application of DPDE use a duster and cover entire plant, apply to both top and bottom of leaf. For young plants, as little as two pounds per acre may be adequate. For larger plants, five lbs per acre is probably sufficient. DPDE will need reapplication after a rain. Applies best when there is dew or after a light rain. It is a long lasting, effective powder. The insects can not build up resistance.

Livestock:

All livestock, Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Sheep, Goats, Rabbits, Chickens and others will benefit from the use of DPDE. It is completely safe and nontoxic. Some of the benefits are; Control of fleas and ticks, stimulates basic metabolism, converts feed better, reduces odor and moisture in barns and stalls, results in better coat and hoof condition, keeps fly larvae from developing in manure, noticeably reducing the fly population, reduces annual vet bills, controls worms and internal parasites without chemicals, better egg production, stronger eggs, and reduces overall animal stress. DPDE can be mixed right in with the animals feed. Cattle/Horses get 25/50 Grams per day, Sheep/Goats/Pigs get 14 grams per day,for Chickens and other livestock you need to weigh the feed and add 2% of that weight in DPDE. Your livestock will also get the benefit of over 14 trace minerals that make up Diatomaceous Earth.

Stored Grain:

Just add 280grams of DPDE to each ton of grain as it is conveyed into the storage. When added to grain, Diatomaceous Earth can control the bugs that are present, and protected the grain from further invasions.

Bugs can not become immune and they will be controlled by physical action, not chemical.

When using diatomaceous earth regular and/or in large amounts, wear a dust mask, gloves and a good set of goggles.