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Human Grade Diatomaceous
Earth
What it is and Where to Find it.
Diatomaceous
Earth (Human Grade) is a fantastic natural pesticide that deters all manner of
insects that torment our animals. We feed this as a parasite killer to all
our rescue horses. We do not use paste wormers or those that are bagged and put into feed. These are full of chemicals. Here is an overview of the substance and
links for buying it online if your local feed or garden supply store
does not carry it.
What is Diatomaceous Earth?
It
is a non-toxic, safe substance made up from crushed fossils of
freshwater organisms and marine life. Crushed to a fine powder and
observed through a microscope, the particles resemble bits of broken
glass. Deadly to any insect and completely harmless to animals, fish,
fowl or food. Most insects have a waxy outer shell covering their
bodies, diatomaceous earth scratches through this shell causing the
insect to dehydrate leading to eventual death.
General Review
of Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous
Earth mode of action for insect and parasite control is
strictly mechanical. 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. 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 behaviour, as well as
assimilation of feed, which means improved weight gain and lowered feed
cost.
Animal Use -
Suggested Feeding and Application Rates:
Animal
Suggested Rate
Equids: 5 ounces (1 cup by volume) in daily feed ration (dosing is
based upon a 1200 lb. horse)
For further information about human grade
Diatomaceous Earth, visit these links:
Herbal Remedies
Diatomaceous Earth ~ Safe to Use
Heartland Hollow
Where to find Human Grade Diatomaceous Earth
Advanced Hydroponic
783 French Mill Rd
Dandridge, Tennessee 37725
Toll Free: 1-800-521-1643
Phone: 865-397-6299
Fax: 865-397-5165
Email: info@advancedhydrogarden.com
Website: http://www.advancedhydrogarden.com
American Agriculture
9220 SE Stark
Portland, Oregon 97216
Toll Free: 1-800-433-6805
Phone: 503-256-2400
Fax: 503-256-2402
Email: webmaster@americanag.com
Website: http://www.americanag.com
Asheville Agricultural Systems
45 Banks Ave.
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Toll Free: 1-877-653-4112
Phone: 828-253-4112
Fax: 828-253-4245
Email: ashevillehydro@earthlink.net
Website: http://www.ashevilleag.com
Atlantis Hydroponics
1035 Baxter Street
Athens, Georgia 30606
Phone: 706-543-9980
Fax: 706-543-9919
Email: inquiry@atlantishydroponics.com
Website: http://www.atlantishydroponics.com
Better Than Nature
#90 - 2798 Hwy. 97 North
Kelowna, British Columbia V1X 4J8
Toll Free: 1-888-868-2299
Phone: 250-868-8978
Fax: 250-868-8850
Email: btn@betterthannature.com
Website: http://www.betterthannature.com
Growco Indoor Garden Supply
423 Norwood St. SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Toll Free: 1-877-939-6900
Phone: 616-454-6900
Email: growco@grgig.net
Website: http://www.4hydroponics.com
Home Harvest® Garden Supply Online
3807 Bank Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21224
Toll Free: 1-800-348-4769
Phone: 410-327-8403
Fax: 410-327-8411
Email: ugrow@homeharvest.com
Website: http://homeharvest.com
Northwest Hydroponics
9315 SE Henry St.
Portland, Oregon 97266
Toll Free: 1-888-752-8963
Phone: 503-788-2843
Fax: 503-788-4018
Email: william@nwhydroponics.com
Website: http://www.nwhydroponics.com
Quick Grow
#1, 1204 Edmonton Trail NE
Calgary, Alberta T2E 3K5
Toll Free: 1-877-426-4769
Phone: 403-276-5156
Fax: 403-276-5773
Email: info@quickgrow.com
Website: http://www.quickgrow.com
The Grow Store
8640-8644 West Colfax Avenue
Lakewood, Colorado 80215-4013
Toll Free: 1-888-510-0350
Phone: 303-205-0350
Email: info@thegrowstore.com
Website: http://www.thegrowstore.com
Greentrees Hydroponics and Grow Lights
2581 Pioneer Ave., Unit D
Vista, California 92081
Phone: 760-598-7551
Fax: 760-598-6486
Email: support@hydroponics.net
Website: http://www.hydroponics.net
Plantlighting
9140 Ravenna Rd. Unit 7
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
Toll Free: 888-258-0670
Phone: 330-963-6997
Fax: 330-963-6701
Email: sales@plantlighting.com
Website: http://www.plantlighting.com
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