Diatomaceous Earth as an Insecticide: Choosing the Right Granulation

Diatomaceous Earth has proved to work well as an insecticide both indoors and out however one question remains…

What granulation works best?

Diatomaceous earth is available in different granulations and 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.

Red Lake Earth Diatomaceous Earth is available in a powder, fine and granular granulation. Below you will find a list of each granulation and the purposes for which it works best:

Powder Granulation

• Topically as a feed additive
• As insect control
• In grain bins
• Fed free choice to animals
• Processing aid – anti-caking agent

Fine Granulation

• Mixed in animal feed

Granular Granulation

• Mixed in feed
• Topically as a feed additive
• For odor control

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