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25# DIATOMACEOUS EARTH FOOD GRADE. after hatching eggs 25 pounds of food grade Diatomaceous Earth not all diatomaceous earth is food grade It is a non-toxic, safe for humans & animals substance made up from crushed fossils of freshwater organisms and marine life. Crushed to a fine powder and observed through a microscope, the particles (deadly to fleas, parasitic worms, and viruses) resemble bits of broken glass. It drys bedding keeping down flies & odor It can be used as a dust for fleas, lice and other external pests by rubbing into the coat of the animal. Both internal and external parasite and insect pest control will result in improvement in health, appearance and behavior, as well as assimilation of feed, which means improved weight gain and lowered feed cost. More and more people are putting diatomaceous earth in their animal feed. fish, fowl or food. Most insects have a waxy outer shell covering their bodies, scratches through this shell causing the insect to dehydrate leading to eventual death. Diatomaceous Earth mode of action for insect and parasite control is strictly natural not chemical. The microscopically sharp edges contact the insect or parasite, and pierce their protective coating, so they soon dehydrate and die. The larvae is affected in the same way. This makes Diatomaceous Earth an excellent and totally natural control, with no indicating of mechanical or chemical damage to the animal tissue. Spread it on your lawn to kill slugs Animal Use - Suggested Feeding and Application Rates: Chickens 5% in feed, use at full strength in dusting boxes Also good for chicks after hatching eggs Dogs 1 T. per day in daily ration for dogs over 55 lbs., 1 tsp. per day in ration for small dogs and puppies, rub powder at full strength into the coat for fleas and sprinkle on bedding Cats 1 tsp. per daily ration, rub at full strength into coat for fleas and sprinkle on bedding Pigs .2% of total feed ration, dust or spray on bedding and animals Sheep 1% in ground grains 1 part Diatomaceous Earth to 2 parts T-M salt Goats 1% in grain, 5% per bushel of feed: up to 50% in T-M salt Horses 5 ounces (1 cup) in daily feed ration Beef Cattle 1% of total weight of dry ration 5% in grain Dairy Cattle 1% of total weight of dry ration Calves 4 grams in morning milk per calf Diatomaceous Earth is a natural grade diatomite. It requires no warning label on the bag or container. However, the continual breathing of any dust should he absolutely avoided. Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Certain images and/or photos used in this template are the copyrighted property of JupiterImages and are being used with permission under license. (please look at our rules and privacy policy) |
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