Diatomaceous Earth (Food Grade) (By Organics Made Easy)
Diatomaceous Earth is a naturally occurring mineral widely recognised internationally for its use in organic pest control in homes and gardens. This particular variety is food-grade, ultra-fine, and exceptionally light, offering greater volume per kilogram compared to many other brands.
Size Guide:
- 1.9 Litre Bag (approximately 500g)
- 3.8 kg Bucket.
Active Constituent: 900g/kg Amorphous Silica.
New Instructional Book! On how to best use Diatomaceous Earth around the home and garden. For easy application use with the Professional Duster. See below.
Uses: Internationally, Diatomacous Earth has a wide range of uses in organic agriculture and household pest control and is included in products which are registered, marketed and certified for the control of bed bugs, cockroaches, slverfish, ants, fleas, flies, ticks, lice, earwigs, aphids, white fly, beetles, loopers, mites, snails, slugs, leaf hoppers.
Disclaimer: Please note that Diatomaceous Earth is not yet registered for these uses in Australia. In Australia, its range of registered uses is limited. Current research and product development are focused on.
- Bed bugs.
- Poultry pests: red mite, darkling beetle and lice.
- Internal parasites of poultry, goats and sheep.
Please read and follow all instructions on the product's package before use, including safety instructions such as wearing a mask. Don't rely solely on the information on this page, which may be incomplete, outdated, or contain errors.
Questions & Answers:
Q. Is this Diatomaceous Earth product safe to use on cats for the treatment of fleas?
A. This item is not a registered insecticide for use on dogs and cats for fleas, so we can't comment definitively on its safety. However, we do know of staff members, friends, and customers who have used this product on their cats without any adverse effects.