Diatomaceous Earth Flea & Insect Powder 10L (DE-CIDE)
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) or Diatomite is a sedimentary rock composed of diatoms that formed in a freshwater lake over thousands of years. Diatoms are opaline silica skeletal remains of microscopic, photosynthetic algae. Compared to other Australian DE deposits, our West Australian DE is unique since it was formed more recently during the Pleistocene to Recent Ages. This results in our West Australian DE naturally having a higher amorphous silica content. Amorphous silica is more soluble than crystalline silica and is not a health hazard.
Our West Australian DE’s diatoms are also distinctly “boat-shaped”.
Product Applications:
1. Horticulture: Beneficial to plants and crops that require plant-available silica
2. Pest Control: Effective against small, soft-bodied pests such as ants, beetles, cockroaches, earwigs, fleas, mites, lice, snails, and slugs.
3. Poultry/Chickens: Can assist in controlling lice and mites in poultry farms using DE dust boxes.
Disclaimer: Please use this product only as instructed on the product packaging. Do not depend on information on this page that may have errors or be outdated.
DE-CIDE Diatomaceous Earth as a Pest Control Agent.
Suitable use as a pest control against small, soft-bodied insects (such as ants, beetles, cockroaches, earwigs, fleas, mites, lice, snails, slugs)
DE-CIDE non-chemically kills insects (such as poultry lice, mites, fleas and ticks) by removing portions of their waxy waterproof membrane.
Insects cannot develop a resistance to DE-CIDE's natural process, compared to chemical pesticides currently in use.
The diatom structure of DE-CIDE makes it unique and effective in eliminating insect pests.
How to Use DE-CIDE Diatomaceous Earth for fleas, insects & pest control?
Dry Application:
- Apply DE-CIDE evenly over your outdoor plants, either by sprinkling or using a shaker.
- Give the leaves a gentle shake to help DE-CIDE penetrate the joints of insects already on the plants.
- Ideal conditions to apply DE-CIDE for maximum effectiveness after just watering, after it has rained or early morning when there is dew on the leaves.
- Use at least once a week to control the insect problem.
Wet Application:
Do not apply dry DE-CIDE if rain is forecast, since it will be washed off the plant.
If rain is forecast, use a wet application by mixing dry DE-CIDE with water, then apply.
Note: The effectiveness of DE-CIDE will depend on the extent of infestation, size of the pests and weather conditions on the day
Disclaimer: Please use this product only as instructed on the product packaging. Do not depend on information on this page that may have errors or be outdated.
DE-CIDE Diatomaceous Earth for Poultry/Chickens
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100% Natural uncalcined West Australian DE.
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Primarily amorphous silica.
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Non-chemical poultry lice, mite and flea treatment.
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Reduces the use of chemical pesticides.
- Minimise the use of animal antibodies to maintain animal health.
- Suitable for use in chicken coops and dust boxes.
DE-CIDE non-chemically kills insects (such as poultry lice, mites, fleas and ticks) by removing portions of their waxy waterproof membrane.
Insects cannot develop resistance to DE-CIDE's natural process, unlike chemical pesticides currently in use.
The diatom structure of DE-CIDE makes it unique and effective in eliminating insect pests.
For More information on how to use DE-CIDE Diatomaceous Earth for Chickens. See this page. Chicken Mite Powder Diatomaceous Earth For Chickens (DE-CIDE)
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. How much does the 10L bucket of DE weigh?
A. We weighed a random bucket we had in stock at 4.8kg.
Q. What grade is this Diatomaceous Earth?
A. According to the manufacturer, it's 10mm and under.