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  1. freshH20

    Where do you buy Diatomaceous Earth?

    Because DE is so bulky, it is often best to buy it online, but from someone who is geographically close to you, due to high shipping costs. Freshwater Organics sells 50 lb bags for $19 - $25 per bag, but shipping can cost more than that if you are too far from Utah. But if you are within UT, or...
  2. freshH20

    Diatomaceous earth--- Really that harmless?????

    I'm glad you find them interesting. There is a tremendous amount of disinformation and misunderstanding regarding DE. I do not work for a company that mines DE, but I have used it and sold it for nearly 15 years, as I have stated in previous posts. I have done more research on DE than most...
  3. freshH20

    Diatomaceous earth--- Really that harmless?????

    With logic like this, one might think it necessary to flood your home in order to wash your face. FYI, it is possible to dust the entire plant and then any bug that crawls on it or lands on it will come in contact with the DE... Not only is it possible, but that is the only way that a logical...
  4. freshH20

    Diatomaceous earth--- Really that harmless?????

    Actually, you should be using amorphous DE, which passes through the lungs without any damage.
  5. freshH20

    Diatomaceous earth--- Really that harmless?????

    The toxicity is not the issue... it is the abrasion. DE is a mechanical kill, not chemical.
  6. freshH20

    Diatomaceous earth--- Really that harmless?????

    This is an ignorant post. Do MORE research, especially organic, food grade, amorphous silica. There are many dangerous sources of diatomaceous earth, but Perma Guard DE is not one of them. http://www.freshwaterorganics.com
  7. freshH20

    Diatomaceous earth--- Really that harmless?????

    Kim, you may have gotten ahold of some DE that is either laced with arsenic (which most of the non-food grade mines are) or one that is crystaline silica (generally used for industrial purposes). ALL of the sites I have been to warn that NOT ALL DE IS THE SAME, and goes on to explain the risks...
  8. freshH20

    Just got to vent about something

    $30 for a BROKEN bag??? Good grief... I sell undamaged bags for $25... $19 in quantity. If anyone in this forum wants Fossil Shell Flour, I'd be happy to sell it to them for $25 a bag and my actual shipping costs. You can email me for shipping costs - [email protected]
  9. freshH20

    Diatomaceous earth--- Really that harmless?????

    I read the article. I am not sure what date is was written, but there are several errors in it. To begin with, there are over 25,000 types of DE - not 8,000 as stated. In addition, the paper is discussing and comparing insecticides. There is an article on my website, specifically discussing...
  10. freshH20

    Diatomaceous earth--- Really that harmless?????

    There seems to be a lot of misconceptions about DE. Years ago, I put together the most comprehensive site on the Internet on food-grade DE. Most of the sites out there have copied stuff from my site. Anyway, check it out and it will answer all your questions. http://www.freshwaterorganics.com...
  11. freshH20

    Cleaning the Coop--do you use anything extra??

    OK, since you asked... you can get organic, pure food-grade DE, from Freshwater Organics. http://www.freshwaterorganics.com
  12. freshH20

    Buffalo Gnats

    put out 2 - 3 lbs of pure, organic, food grade diatomaceous earth and let them dust themselves. This will kill parasites, gnats, fleas, you name it.
  13. freshH20

    Order my first chicks ever! Need supply shopping list!

    You could actually just make a small well (2' x 2' x 4" deep) in the sand and put 2 - 3 lbs in it. They will eat some and mix up the rest. They can take a dust bath in straight DE and it won't hurt them a bit. But be sure to use food-grade, organic, pure diatomaceous earth. Also, if you mix it...
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