Livestock Pet, and Garden Grade Diatomaceous Earth Mined here in Australia, mainly used as an additive to livestock, poultry, pet feed, dusting pens and adding to grains for pest control and worming.
Diatomaceous Earth can be used for dusting green houses, dusting fruit, flower and vegetable crops. Can be done even on day of harvesting crops with no harm to animals or humans as it is pure and organic. Don't dust when Bees are present.
Please Note: Although this fossil shell flour is food grade, it has not been sterilised, hence is it not suitable for human consumption.
Specifications:
- Particle size: Ranges from 80% Super Fine Grade with some 20% particles up to 2mm - 20 to 200 UM size particles.
Suggestions For Use:
Around the Home
- Outside areas – approx. 250g – 500g per 100 square metres (dry powder)
- As a liquid spray – approx. 250g per 4 litres water
- Lightly sprinkle in carpets
Livestock and Pets
Feed rates for livestock and domestic pets vary due to the differences in farm practices and animal size. Suggested feed rates are as follows:
Dairy and Beef Cattle
- Initial Rate: 5% of dry feed per day for 90days (300g)
- Ongoing: 2% of dry feed per day (130g)
Goats, Sheep, Pigs
- Initial Rate: 10% of dry feed per day for 90 days
- Ongoing: 5% of dry feed or grain per day
Horses, Donkeys
- Initial Rate: ½ to 1 cup in feed per day
- Ongoing: 2% per day
Chickens, Ducks
- Initial Rate: 15% of dry feed per day
- Ongoing: 5-15% per day
Large dogs (>50kg)
- 1-2 heaped tablespoons per day
Large dogs (>35kg)
- 1 tablespoon per day
Medium dogs (15-35kg)
- ½ - 1 tablespoon per day
Small dogs (<15kg)
- 1 teaspoon per day
Puppies
- ½ to 1 teaspoon per day
Cats
- 1 teaspoon per day
Kittens
- ½ teaspoon per day
Horticulture
- Before planting – use 2-5 kgs per 15 metre row
- Mixing with soil – 250g to a hole 300mm wide by 300mm deep
- 500g to 8 litres water to spray top and underside of leaves
- Approximate coverage for gardens:
- 250g will treat 25 square metres
- 500g will treat 50 square metres
Agriculture
- As anti-caking agent in grain – 2% per volume
- Agricultural farming – approximately 1000kgs per hectare per year*
* High quality silica has a residual effect when used in soil and depending on the soil conditions prior to first application its subsequent application rate will most likely be reduced and may even be unnecessary for a period of 1 to 3 years.
Package Includes:
Garden, Pet and Livestock Grade Fossil Shell Flour in Resealable Bucket.
Warranty:
At Yarra Supply, we stand behind our products. Most products come with a 12-month warranty unless otherwise stated on the product listing. Some products may be eligible for an extended warranty, so please check the specific product details to confirm.
Please note: Our warranty covers manufacturer defects and does not cover damage caused by user misuse or issues during delivery.
How to initiate a warranty claim
If you experience an issue with your product, please follow the steps below to submit a warranty claim:
Contact Customer Service and provide the following details.
· Order ID
· Description of the issue
· Images/Videos: Show any visible defects or faults. Please use the recommended file size and format for best visibility.
Our team will evaluate your claim and respond promptly. If you have any questions, please contact Yarra Supply Customer Service and provide your order ID for reference.
Returns Policy
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at contact.yarrasupply@gmail.com. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as for instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
Shipping
We offer free shipping for all our items. Shipments to rural areas may incur additional fees. We aim to dispatch all products within one business day after your full payment has been made. If you need to cancel a purchase after the product has been dispatched, please note that the postage fee may not be refundable. Additional postage fees may apply for re-delivery or re-direction requests.
We can ship to New Zealand, but there will be additional charges for postage. Contact us and we can get a freight quote for you. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
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