Diatomaceous earth

The diatomaceous earth is a diatomite - a rock, formed from diatoms (algae) and their shells. Diatomaceous earth is in the form of a white, odorless powder. Diatomite is 100% natural. The powder particles are sharp and hard, thanks to which they injure the living parasites. Diatomite can also be dissolved in water and given to drink, cleansing the digestive system, without damaging the intestinal walls.

The main properties of diatomaceous earth in poultry farming are: control of tarantula and other poultry parasites, i.e. lice and feather-eaters. Parasites after contact with diatomite become injured, dehydrate, which results in their death. The diatomaceous earth is extremely absorbent, thanks to which it dries eggs and larvae - preventing the reproduction of parasites.

Methods of application of diatomaceous earth in poultry farming:
• shooting directly to birds,
• dry bathing of poultry (in bath with the ground),
• sprinkling mulch,
• surface spraying,
• painting walls (solution of earth with water)