Post by gez1979 on Apr 7, 2010 11:46:32 GMT 8
Hi All,
Diatomaceous Earth can be used to control flies and fleas and other pests in your chook run or garden. We are private sellers and have it for sale online on ebay or you can email us directly at gndesales@gmail.com we are located in Brisbane but can post to anywhere in Australia.
Prices are $6.50/kg for the first 1kg to 5kg, after 5kg $3.00/kg, 20kg bags are $60.00 + postage ex Brisbane. Majority of orders sent via Australia Post (shipped from post code 4101). Minimum 1kg.
Grow Natural 100% organic, (Fossil Shell Flour) Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is the finely ground fossils of prehistoric fresh water diatoms. It kills household and garden pests like cockroaches, ants, slugs, fleas, beetles and many other crawling insects. Works great indoors or out. Insects die within 48 hours of contact. Listed for use in organic production.
PEST CONTROL
Diatomaceous earth is used as an insecticide. Its fine powder absorbs lipids from the waxy outer layer of insects' exoskeletons, which causes them to dehydrate. It's often used instead of boric acid to control and eliminate a cockroach infestation. It's used to control insects in grain storage, and also to get rid of ticks, fleas, aphids, silverfish, bed bugs, red spider mites, and other insects in the home. Use it as a barrier against slugs and snails. Diatomaceous Earth is pure organic so it won't harm the soil, earthworms, or any animals that eat the insects that came in contact with it.
Use Diatomaceous earth outdoors in the garden, on the lawn, and around the foundation of your home. Use it in storage sheds, in your attic, basement, and under your house, To prevent termites, sprinkle in wood chips, mulch, and in dark damp areas. Put it in the walls around insulation when building or renovating a home.
Diatomaceous earth will also kill beneficial insects, so avoid using it where beneficial insects may stay.
INDOOR USE
Earwigs, Millipedes, Centipedes, Silverfish, Cockroaches, Ants: Lightly coat a thin layer in areas where these pests are found or may hide, such as cracks and crevices, behind and beneath refrigerators, cabinets, stoves, garbage cans and in and around sewer pipes and drains, window frames and in attics and basements. Dust insects directly if possible. Repeat treatment regularly.
Fleas
Rub directly into your pet's fur (carefully avoiding your pet’s eyes).Thoroughly treat floor and bedding in and around pets' sleeping quarters. Treat surrounding cracks and crevices, baseboards, carpeting and wherever fleas are suspected.
OUTDOOR USE
Ants, Cockroaches, Earwigs and Other Crawling Insects: Lightly coat a thin layer in areas where these insect pests are found such as patios, window and door frames, outdoor sills. Dust around foundations, along ant trails, and around sewer pipes and drains. Repeat treatment as necessary.
GARDENING
Diatomaceous earth can be used as a growing medium in hydroponic gardens.
It is also used as a growing medium in potted plants, particularly as bonsai soil. Bonsai enthusiasts use it as a soil additive, or pot a bonsai tree in 100% Diatomaceous earth. Like perlite, vermiculite, and expanded clay, it retains water and nutrients while draining fast and freely, allowing high oxygen circulation within the growing medium.
It's beneficial as a soil additive, adding nitrogen to the soil. Diatomaceous earth can retain over 6 times its weight in moisture and will release it as the plants need it.
PLANT PESTS
For control of aphids, white fly, beetles, loopers, mites, leaf hoppers, and other pests use Diatomaceous Earth inside your home, greenhouse or outdoors on fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains and grass up to and including the day of harvest. For dry application of Diatomaceous Earth use a duster(see above) and cover the entire plant. A flour sifter could be used to do this. Apply to both the top and bottom of the leaf. Diatomaceous Earth 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 cannot build up resistance.
There are so many other uses for Diatomaceous Earth, contact gndesales@gmail.com for more information.
Regards
Jovian & Geraldine
Grow Natural
www.grownatural.com.au
Diatomaceous Earth can be used to control flies and fleas and other pests in your chook run or garden. We are private sellers and have it for sale online on ebay or you can email us directly at gndesales@gmail.com we are located in Brisbane but can post to anywhere in Australia.
Prices are $6.50/kg for the first 1kg to 5kg, after 5kg $3.00/kg, 20kg bags are $60.00 + postage ex Brisbane. Majority of orders sent via Australia Post (shipped from post code 4101). Minimum 1kg.
Grow Natural 100% organic, (Fossil Shell Flour) Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is the finely ground fossils of prehistoric fresh water diatoms. It kills household and garden pests like cockroaches, ants, slugs, fleas, beetles and many other crawling insects. Works great indoors or out. Insects die within 48 hours of contact. Listed for use in organic production.
PEST CONTROL
Diatomaceous earth is used as an insecticide. Its fine powder absorbs lipids from the waxy outer layer of insects' exoskeletons, which causes them to dehydrate. It's often used instead of boric acid to control and eliminate a cockroach infestation. It's used to control insects in grain storage, and also to get rid of ticks, fleas, aphids, silverfish, bed bugs, red spider mites, and other insects in the home. Use it as a barrier against slugs and snails. Diatomaceous Earth is pure organic so it won't harm the soil, earthworms, or any animals that eat the insects that came in contact with it.
Use Diatomaceous earth outdoors in the garden, on the lawn, and around the foundation of your home. Use it in storage sheds, in your attic, basement, and under your house, To prevent termites, sprinkle in wood chips, mulch, and in dark damp areas. Put it in the walls around insulation when building or renovating a home.
Diatomaceous earth will also kill beneficial insects, so avoid using it where beneficial insects may stay.
INDOOR USE
Earwigs, Millipedes, Centipedes, Silverfish, Cockroaches, Ants: Lightly coat a thin layer in areas where these pests are found or may hide, such as cracks and crevices, behind and beneath refrigerators, cabinets, stoves, garbage cans and in and around sewer pipes and drains, window frames and in attics and basements. Dust insects directly if possible. Repeat treatment regularly.
Fleas
Rub directly into your pet's fur (carefully avoiding your pet’s eyes).Thoroughly treat floor and bedding in and around pets' sleeping quarters. Treat surrounding cracks and crevices, baseboards, carpeting and wherever fleas are suspected.
OUTDOOR USE
Ants, Cockroaches, Earwigs and Other Crawling Insects: Lightly coat a thin layer in areas where these insect pests are found such as patios, window and door frames, outdoor sills. Dust around foundations, along ant trails, and around sewer pipes and drains. Repeat treatment as necessary.
GARDENING
Diatomaceous earth can be used as a growing medium in hydroponic gardens.
It is also used as a growing medium in potted plants, particularly as bonsai soil. Bonsai enthusiasts use it as a soil additive, or pot a bonsai tree in 100% Diatomaceous earth. Like perlite, vermiculite, and expanded clay, it retains water and nutrients while draining fast and freely, allowing high oxygen circulation within the growing medium.
It's beneficial as a soil additive, adding nitrogen to the soil. Diatomaceous earth can retain over 6 times its weight in moisture and will release it as the plants need it.
PLANT PESTS
For control of aphids, white fly, beetles, loopers, mites, leaf hoppers, and other pests use Diatomaceous Earth inside your home, greenhouse or outdoors on fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains and grass up to and including the day of harvest. For dry application of Diatomaceous Earth use a duster(see above) and cover the entire plant. A flour sifter could be used to do this. Apply to both the top and bottom of the leaf. Diatomaceous Earth 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 cannot build up resistance.
There are so many other uses for Diatomaceous Earth, contact gndesales@gmail.com for more information.
Regards
Jovian & Geraldine
Grow Natural
www.grownatural.com.au