Diatomaceous earth against red mites and fleas in chickens

Non-calcined or amorphous diatomaceous earth

It undergoes no transformation, remains neutral and presents no danger to the animal's health and can be consumed.

Its action: insect repellent against red mites, fleas, or ticks.

It is very effective, its main action is truly insecticidal, so it is recommended if you are looking for a natural insecticide!

Non-calcined diatomaceous earth

• 100% natural;
• ecological
• non-toxic because it has not undergone any transformation.

Diatomaceous earth comes from layers of deposits of marine micro-organisms. Its action causes lesions on the insects' shell, the open wounds dry them out, and they eventually die.

Using diatomaceous earth

It can be used:

• on your animal;
• in its food;
• in its direct environment.

Whatever your animal (chicken, cat, dog, rabbit), you should sprinkle the animal and rub its fur or feathers as for optimal action, it must come into contact with the skin.
However, be careful with your animal's eyes.

Dust baths

Chickens love dust baths. Feel free to add diatomaceous earth to the places where your chickens usually roll around.

In the chicken coop

You can use diatomaceous earth as a prevention or treatment. Sprinkle it or use a blower on all surfaces of your chicken coop.
Repeat regularly, especially during high temperatures and in case of humidity.

Use an average of 20 grams of diatomaceous earth per m².

Red mites, fleas, and poultry

There are several species of mites, the most common being the red mite. It belongs to the class of arachnids.

It is an ectoparasite that lives on the external surface of the living being. Initially, the mite is gray, red, then black. As for its larva, it is transparent white.

It is difficult to eradicate, because during the day it hides in cracks, crevices, under droppings, nesting boxes, perches, etc.

As soon as night falls, it attacks the chickens to feed on their blood. It appreciates the warm and humid climate that facilitates its proliferation.

Do you want to know more about this product?

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