Diatomaceous Earth. *URGENT*

[BarredCometLaced]

http://www.agway.com/catalog/home_and_garden/pest_control/insect_control/10201971_st_gabriel_organics_insect_dust_diatomaceous_earth_4_4lbs.html

Would this be suitable to use as diatomaceous earth? I need it for dust baths and was wondering if it was okay?

http://www.lowes.com/pd_93648-316-H...entURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=diatomaceous+&facetInfo=

Would this work?

 

[earnhardtlvr]

No...neither of those will work. To use DE it MUST say FOOD GRADE. Both of the links u posted did not say it was food grade. Do another search for DE and include food grade in the search and u should find the correct stuff! Good luck!

 

[Nicole01]

Neither. You want it to say food grade DE. I wouldn't trust either of those.

 

[ChickiKat]

what makes food grade DE food grade??

 

[LilyD]

This is the website I got my DE from http://www.earthworkshealth.com/ it took 2 days to come in regular shipping.

 

[vnploveschickens]

Did you check with your feed store? I'm lucky enough that mine sells the Codex Food Grade DE in 50# bags.
No shipping charges.

 

[CarrieW]

I get mine from the local garden center/nursery. They had the regular kind, but when I asked, they were happy to order food grade in for me.

 

[jerseygirl1]

I would read this older post and decide

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=359656

 

[jerseygirl1]

Quote:
The label

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

It should also be pure white... you can find it at custommilling.com