Diatom Parasite Control Powder

An easy to use puffer pack of Diatom Powder (Diatomaceous Earth) containing 450g of powder. Much easier to use when dusting the birds for poultry lice, and when trying to treat the house for red mite. Now you can squirt Diatom into all the hard-to-get-at corners. Refillable.

Diatomaceous Earth (DE), Diatom Powder, is a 100% natural powder for use on animals, pets and birds against external parasites (lice, fleas etc) and internal (worms), and for general good health.

It is also used for residual mite control when sprinkled inside a henhouse or on the birds, or on cat and dog bedding, most of all it will kill red mite in poultry houses. It really does work, you can find many website forums singing its praises.

1kg in a plastic re-sealable tub. Full details below with the 2kg size.

Diatomaceous Earth (DE), Diatom Powder, is a 100% natural powder for use on birds and animals against internal (worms) and external parasites (red mite, lice, fleas etc), and for the general good health of your animals. It really does work, you can find many website forums singing its praises.

A very useful product which can be used for preventing worms all poultry and many other farm animals including dogs and horses, plus can be used on all birds and pets for the control of lice, fleas etc. and for residual control of lice in housing and bedding.

If Red Mite is already a problem in your henhouse then we would suggest using Poultry Shield Red Mite Eradicator first, to clean out, then when dry apply Diatom Powder throughout the house. We also suggest you use it for residual louse and mite control by applying to nest boxes and house floor when bedding is changed and/or use in purpose made dustbaths where the birds will get a constant covering when bathing.

* Residual Red Mite control
* Natural Wormer
* Increases digestability of the feed
* Helps in supplying adequate minerals
* Aids in greater utilisation of feed value. It will save on feed as less undigested feed passes through the large intestine as waste matter
* Causes noticeably better health, less sickness and a faster growth gain
* Diatom is a 100% natural product
* No Egg withdrawal period necessary
* Pack sizes 1kg, 2kg, 5kg, 10kg and 25kg
* Residual Red Mite control. Scatter a good handful around the perch and nesting areas. The mite will crawl through the dust to get to the hens at night. the Diatom scratches the mites waxy shell causing it to slowly dehydrate and die.
* Feeding rates: Add 1% Diatom to Poultry Feed, 2% for Pigs, Goats and Sheep, 5oz in Horse Rations. Can also be used for Dogs and Cats.

With each purchase you will also receive a leaflet giving a full description of Diatom and how to use it. This product is not for human consumption.

When handling any poultry and/or applying powders, however safe to use, we would suggest using Rubber Gloves or disposable Latex Gloves.

This product is approved by The Soil Association in the UK for use in organic systems.

Diatom Powder (Diatomaceous Earth) 5kg tub. Details as for 2kg size. When handling any poultry and/or applying powders, however safe to use, we would suggest using Rubber Gloves or disposable Latex Gloves. Found in our Health & Hygiene Products section, or links above.

Diatom Powder (Diatomaceous Earth) in 2 x 5kg tubs. Product details as for 2kg tub.

When handling any poultry and/or applying powders, however safe to use, we would suggest using Rubber Gloves or disposable Latex Gloves.

Diatom Powder (Diatomaceous Earth) Details as above, in a 25kg sack (paper bag). We pack this in a double plastic bag for transportation, if you leave it in the plastic bag you may find it easier to use as it does have a tendancy to fly everywhere. Recommend you use a dustmask when handling in large quantities.