What is DE?

[aliciaford]

I have read about the uses for it, sounds great but is it actually called DE or does it stand for something? Thanks

 

[greyhorsewoman]

Diatomaceous earth

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diatomaceous_earth

http://www.ghorganics.com/DiatomaceousEarth.html

 

[gumpsgirl]

The "DE" that you keep reading about is food grade diatomaceous earth. The most common brand of food grade DE is Perma-Guard. It's awesome stuff!

 

[aussieheelr]

I'm new to Chickies...
Where do you buy DE? Is it a feed store thing, Co-op or Hardware store item? Or where would you get the best price for the best product? I understand store names would be different depending on where you live but I'm looking for a starting point. Thanks All.
Western Colorado

 

[JP62]

Here is a link where I found it the cheapest.

http://www.earthworkshealth.com/products.php

You will probably have a hard finding it locally. At least I did, and I live in farm country. One of our local grain companies carries it but it is 64.00 for 25 pounds. Another place could get it for me at 87.00 for 50# Most places I called did not even know what I was talking about.

Earth Work carries it for 27.50 for 50 pounds! plus shipping but since you are in Colorado and it ships from Nebraska it shouldn't cost you a lot for shipping. You can get it in smaller quantities if you want.

Make sure you watch the video this company has. There is a link on their site I think.

 

[aussieheelr]

Thanks! Those prices sure look better then the other prices you mentioned. Awesome.