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APL’s Diatomaceous Earth has been approved for use as a natural insecticide in Canada! We are excited to announce that our highly sought after diatomaceous earth has been approved in Canada for use against insects in the home…

Each deposit of diatomaceous earth is different. Currently, diatomaceous earth can be classified into the following major categories – food grade, feed grade and pool grade. Each category has its own set of specifications that must be met.…

Diatomaceous earth is quickly gaining popularity as a health food product for human consumption and many people do experience various positive results. However, there are currently NO food grade diatomaceous earth products that are registered with the appropriate…

Are you looking for a safe, easy and cheap way to help get rid of bed bugs? Diatomaceous Earth is your solution! DE is nontoxic, safe to use and much cheaper than other bed bug alternatives! What is…

The amount of time that it takes diatomaceous earth to kill insects varies greatly depending on factors such as particle size, temperature, relative humidity, the type of insect as well as the extent of the infestation. Diatomaceous earth…

Whether it be for use with livestock, as pest control or as a natural health supplement for humans, the buzz surrounding DE is undeniable. However, there is a lot of confusion regarding the various types of diatomaceous earth…

Cockroaches are one of the most common insects on earth and are considered to be one of the most successful groups of animals, with their existence tracing back over 300 million years. There are approximately 3,500 species of…

Red Lake Diatomaceous Earth is registered as a feed additive for use in livestock feed as an anti-caking agent and pelleting aid. However, food grade diatomaceous earth is also known to work well as a natural insecticide. DE…

Diatomaceous earth can be calcined or non-calcined. The difference between the two is very important depending on what purpose the DE is being used for. Calcined diatomaceous earth has been treated at a temperature above 1000 ºC. The…

Diatomaceous earth works well to eliminate many crawling insects including darkling beetles. The following guidelines will help you to achieve the best results when applying DE-CIDE, a food grade diatomaceous earth product to your barn or poultry house. Apply…

Controlling pests and insects is very important to livestock production. In fact, flies can cause disease, mortality and decreased growth rates in livestock. It is therefore essential that pests such as flies be controlled. All animals are vulnerable to pests,…

Diatomaceous earth is made up of tiny, single-celled organisms known as diatoms. Diatoms have been studied for hundreds of years and have proved to be amazing organisms, serving various functions in both life and death. Diatoms were discovered…