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Crop destroying pests continue to develop resistance to chemical pesticides. In fact, although pesticide use has increased since the 1940’s, crop losses have also continued to increase. In the 1940’s, farmers saw approximately seven percent of their crops lost to…

In recognizing that insects can develop resistance to insecticides, especially if the same chemical class is used repeatedly, the Province of Manitoba suggests that alternative control methods be used to help minimize the development of resistance. Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth…

Diatomaceous earth is available in a variety of different granulations. While they are all composed of the same ingredients, it is important to select the proper granulation according to the purpose you wish to use it for. Below is…

Red Lake Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is OMRI listed (Organic Materials Review Institute) for use in organic production and is safe to use with all animals (except reptiles, as it may dry out their skin). No diatomaceous earth residue…

Silica is a chemical compound composed of silicon and oxygen atoms. Silica is a very common and naturally occurring compound, due to the fact that oxygen and silicon are the two most plentiful elements found in the earth’s…

Diatomaceous earth is safe to use with and around almost all animals. To date, the only observed exception to this is use with reptiles and beneficial insects such as honey bees. Diatomaceous earth has the ability to absorb…

Due to the fact that diatomaceous earth is a product used in animal feed, its label requires a guaranteed analysis to advise consumers of the product’s nutrient content. Pet food labels are required to guarantee minimum percentages of…

While no laboratory testing has been done on Red Lake Diatomaceous Earth to monitor its effects on bees, there have been no known instances of damage to bee colonies due to the use of diatomaceous earth. DE does,…

The term leaf miner refers to the larvae of various species of insects that live within the leaves of plants and consume their tissue. Leaf miners are known for the large blotches and winding tunnels that they create in a…

The difference between food and feed grade diatomaceous earth has to do with the specifications that each must meet with regards to heavy metal content. Both food and feed grade must contain less that 1% crystalline silica and…

When stored in a dry place, Red Lake Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth will not spoil or go bad. If used as pest control, diatomaceous earth will continue to be effective as long as it is not disturbed –…

Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring substance. In nature it can be found as large chunks of rock-like material. These chunks of rocks are brought back from the deposit where they are ground up in to various granulations.…