The Hack to Beating Dog Urine and Poop Smells in Australia (Without Stressing Your Wallet or Health)
Discover the ultimate hack for dog owners in Australia to eliminate urine, poop, and odour problems. Learn why mineral powders like Eco Pawz CleanUp® outperform sprays, neutralise ammonia instantly, and keep homes, backyards, and pets fresh—safe, eco-friendly, and budget-conscious.
Optimising Fertiliser Application with Diatomaceous Earth (Diatomite / DE) and Attapulgite Clay in Australia
Diatomaceous earth (diatomite / DE) and attapulgite clay raw ore provide natural, mineral-based solutions to optimise fertiliser applications in Australian agriculture, horticulture, turf, and gardens. These minerals improve nutrient retention, moisture availability, and soil structure, reduce fertiliser leaching, and support crop and turf resilience under hot, dry conditions. Learn how to use them separately or blended, with practical guidance for application rates, soil types, and combined fertiliser strategies.
Why Effective Spill Management is Critical in Industrial Operations
Australian diatomaceous earth (diatomite / DE) and attapulgite clay offer researchers and refinery operators versatile solutions for industrial filtration, high-performance spill management, and landfill containment. With bulk supply, tailored particle sizes, and sample availability, AUSDE ensures compliance with domestic and international specifications. Explore the dual-purpose, eco-friendly minerals optimized for chemical processing, lithium refining, and industrial innovation.
Unlock the Potential of Australian Diatomaceous Earth (Diatomite / DE) for Processing and Export
“Australian diatomaceous earth (diatomite / DE) is a naturally occurring, high-quality mineral sourced from Western Australia, Queensland, and South Australia, offering exceptional opportunities for local processors and end users. With silica content of 80–90% and natural organics, Australian DE is ideal for low-spec applications including horticulture, agriculture, pot plants, broadacre crop soil improvement, livestock feed, poultry dusting, eco-friendly pet litter, and industrial moisture and spill control. For Australian processors, domestic DE provides a reliable, cost-effective feedstock for calcination, micronisation, refining, and blending, enabling the production of mid- or high-purity DE suitable for filtration, industrial absorbents, chemical fillers, and export-grade markets. Switching to locally sourced Australian DE maximises value, supports sustainable and traceable supply chains, reduces dependence on imported DE, and strengthens the domestic mineral processing industry while meeting global demand for eco-friendly, high-performance diatomaceous earth
BUY AUS DE – OptimisE Your Operations with Australian Diatomaceous Earth (Diatomite / DE)
Discover why switching to Australian diatomaceous earth (diatomite / DE) makes sense for growers, farmers, nurseries, livestock operators, and processors. Locally sourced DE offers cost-effective, sustainable solutions for horticulture, agriculture, livestock feed, pest control, and low-spec industrial uses, while providing Australian processors the opportunity to refine and export mid- or high-purity products.
Optimising Poultry Health: Internal Feed Additives and Coop Hygiene Solutions in Australia
Discover how Australian poultry farmers can boost gut health and maintain cleaner, healthier coops. ChickenKoop™ CleanUp works alongside feed additives to control moisture, reduce odour, prevent pests, and support productive, happy flocks.
The Science of Diatomaceous Earth
Why the Badgingarra Deposit Matters Diatomaceous earth (DE, or diatomite) is a highly porous, siliceous sedimentary rock composed of the fossilized frustules (silica shells) of diatoms. Its unique microstructure — very high internal surface area with interconnected microporosity — gives DE exceptional absorptive, filtration, and adsorptive properties that are widely used in agriculture, industry, and […]
What is Diatomaceous Earth used for in Agriculture
The Power of Diatomaceous Earth in Agriculture: A Natural Solution for Sustainable Farming Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is a naturally occurring substance that has been gaining popularity in agriculture for its remarkable versatility. Composed of the fossilized remains of microscopic algae known as diatoms, DE is rich in silica and has a wide range of applications […]
Using Diatomaceous earth as potting mix and pest control
Diatomaceous Earth is growing in popularity world-wide. As more of its beneficial uses covering multiple industries is discovered, from Silica products to pest management, Diatomaceous Earth continues to grow in demand. A highly beneficial note of Diatomaceous Earth is its environmentally friendly nature. DE is inert, non-toxic, natural and recyclable. For example, when used as […]
How can diatomaceous earth be used for multiple purposes
Diatomaceous Earth in its raw form is suitable for many purposes. Before we continue it is important to note, not all Diatomaceous Earth is the same. Factors such as location of deposit, age of deposit, the naturally occurring form of Silicon Dioxide (amorphous or crystalline) which is a component of Silica and the Diatom make […]
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS TECHNICAL REPORT QUICK SUMMARY
HOLMES RESERVES LTD 1997 Diatomite occurrences in the Perth basin adjacent to the Darling escarpment, form a chain of numerous small freshwater bog deposits between Perth and Geraldton. The Diatomites occupy stabilised Sand dune depressions, occur within 65km of the Australian Western Coast and represent Pleistocene and/or recent deposition. Generally, the deposits are thin saucer […]
Protecting grain: ensure clean augers, field bins and silos against insects
A big part of what we do here at Aus Diatomaceous Earth is increasing awareness of the latest developments and activities done which help lead to environmentally friendly practices in the agriculture industry. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development in 2023 released their Pest Facts Newsletter breaking down the importance of protecting […]
INERT DUST OFFERS SAFE INSECT CONTROL OPTION
CSIRO stored grain researcher laboratory researcher Sylvia Allen explains the benefits of inert dusts for insect control on stored grain and how these products can be used as a successful and safe alternative to insecticides. Refined inert dust offers grain growers a successful chemical free and long term protection option for controlling insect infestations in […]
What is Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is mined from deposits around the world and ever increasing in popularity thanks to its applications in industry and agriculture and its environmentally sustainable nature The applications Diatomaceous Earth is often used for is in industries such as: It is often given other names including Diatomite and Organic Shell Powder due to […]
Why use Diatomaceous Earth As a everyday pest control in your home & Garden
Diatomaceous Earth, also known as Diatomite has a strong array of applications. But why and how do you integrate its use for your home and garden? Diatomaceous Earth DE is a chalky rock like powder that is easily applied, effective, non-toxic and 100% natural and organic. Just dust some onto bugs and unwanted insects to […]