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post #41 of 73
7/29/08 at 3:33pm

DE is Diatomaceous Earth. Do a search on Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth. You'll probably be amazed! I was. I don't wanna ever be without it.

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post #42 of 73
7/29/08 at 3:44pm

Has anyone ever had luck finding or ordering food grade DE from a Tractor Supply Store?

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post #43 of 73
7/29/08 at 4:14pm
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Originally Posted by chickiepoo 

DE is Diatomaceous Earth. Do a search on Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth. You'll probably be amazed! I was. I don't wanna ever be without it.


Thank you Chickiepoo!

From my reading of another post with a website address, I was able figure out what this stuff is and it's uses. It sounds like the way to go not only for my birds, but also for my dogs and their flee issues.

Thanks again!

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post #44 of 73
7/29/08 at 5:13pm

I have had NO LUCK using DE for fleas (on cats)
The fleas are so bad this year! My son and I look like leppers or something we are both highly allergic. The DE didnt help at all, so I have to just switch back and forth on the monthly topical for fleas, if I use the same one over and over the fleas get imune and it stops working.

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post #45 of 73
9/23/08 at 8:41am
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Originally Posted by silkiechicken 

I'm very lucky. My feed store sells 40 lb bags for 16 bucks.


What feed store do you use??

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post #46 of 73
10/7/08 at 1:48am

Can someone tell me if this is for real? I've seen most places charging $30-$40 for shipping of a 50lb bag. How can this place charge $6.95? It seems too good to be true to me!

http://coolpooldeals.com/50lbbagdiatomaceousearth.aspx


Edit :: Nevermind... a buyer posted a bad rating.... hasn't received their order in over 2 weeks!

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Owned by: 3 Boxers, 2 horses, numerous cows & a newcomer to the chicken world!
My flock consists of: BOs, RIRs, Red & Golden Sex-Links, Partridge Wyandotte Bantams, 1 EE, 1 Red Pyle OEGB, 1 Golden Sebright, JGs, Silver-Laced Wyandottes, 1 BR, 1 BL, WL Xs, Light Brahmas & Cochins (what a mix)!
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Sara ~ proud young wife, step-mom to a 7y/o & a mother-to-be (due March 20th, 2009)

Owned by: 3 Boxers, 2 horses, numerous cows & a newcomer to the chicken world!
My flock consists of: BOs, RIRs, Red & Golden Sex-Links, Partridge Wyandotte Bantams, 1 EE, 1 Red Pyle OEGB, 1 Golden Sebright, JGs, Silver-Laced Wyandottes, 1 BR, 1 BL, WL Xs, Light Brahmas & Cochins (what a mix)!
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post #47 of 73
10/7/08 at 1:51am

what is DE
nevermind I figured it out smile


Edited by rebecca10782 - 10/7/08 at 1:54am
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post #48 of 73
10/7/08 at 3:40am
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Originally Posted by HuestisFarm 

Can someone tell me if this is for real? I've seen most places charging $30-$40 for shipping of a 50lb bag. How can this place charge $6.95? It seems too good to be true to me!

http://coolpooldeals.com/50lbbagdiatomaceousearth.aspx


Edit :: Nevermind... a buyer posted a bad rating.... hasn't received their order in over 2 weeks!


It is probably not food grade.  The DE for pools is not safe for animals, to my understanding.

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post #49 of 73
10/7/08 at 6:08am

Garden Harvest Supply $11.00 for 5lbs and $11.37 shipping

earthworkshealth.com  Perma-Guard DE $27.50 for 50lbs and $27.01 shipping
http://www.earthworkshealth.com/detail.php?id=4



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Originally Posted by GopherBoyFarms 

I have had NO LUCK using DE for fleas (on cats)
The fleas are so bad this year! My son and I look like leppers or something we are both highly allergic. The DE didnt help at all, so I have to just switch back and forth on the monthly topical for fleas, if I use the same one over and over the fleas get imune and it stops working.


we have also had a hard time with fleas, My problems was every time i thought i had won they came back.  I did not want to have the chemical sprays so We used benificial nematodes (you can get them from garden shops) and sprayed our yard.  the benificial nematodes feed on the fleas and will reduce the population.  used with orange oil to clean in the house and DE in the Cat and Dog bedding we have had alot of success.


Edited by Dustoff79 - 10/7/08 at 6:34am
Great information on Organic gardening and pest control
http://www.dirtdoctor.com
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Great information on Organic gardening and pest control
http://www.dirtdoctor.com
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post #50 of 73
10/7/08 at 6:16am

I'm in southwestern Ohio, where I found a local distributor for Perma Guard brand DE.  He is a local farmer (no feed stores around here carry it) and he sells 50# bags for $34.00 a piece.    I found him by emailing Perma Guard directly and asking them for a local distributor.  Elyse from Perma Guard was very helpful.

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