How to Apply Diatomaceous Earth to Your Animal
In search of a natural pest control that is safe to use on and around animals, many people have come across food grade diatomaceous earth.
The product is composed of tiny organisms known as diatoms which have the ability to lacerate the exoskeletons of various types of insects and kill them through dehydration.
In the event of an infestation of fleas or mites it is important not only to treat the animal themselves but also the environment. While it can be quite simple to distribute powdery diatomaceous earth around your home, yard and garden, dusting the same product in to the fur or feathers of your animal can be a much bigger feat.
Here are some clever suggestions that have been recommended to us in order to make this an easier task.
Diatomaceous Earth: Cautions When Using DE with Plants and Grass
If you are planning on using food grade diatomaceous earth in your yard, garden and especially on your lawn it is important to be aware of both the positive and negative effects that it may have.
It has been suggested that diatomaceous earth is effective for use in enriching soil and increasing the soil’s ability to hold water. Due to this ability, many people use DE on their lawns and in their gardens. This should not hurt the lawn or your plants however it may have negative results if any of this vegetation is sensitive to changes in pH. Food Grade Diatomaceous earth products such as Red Lake Earth have a pH of approximately 6. If your soil has a different pH and you add DE to it the resulting pH level will be different. It is therefore important to know whether or not your plants and lawn will be sensitive to this change. In many cases there will be no negative effects however it is best to check your plants’ tolerance before applying diatomaceous earth.
