🥚 Egg Supply, Rising Costs, and How ChickenKoop® Refresh Helps Farmers Stay Ahead
Enhance hen health, boost egg production, and maintain a pest-free chicken coop with ChickenKoop® Refresh. Made from natural diatomaceous earth and attapulgite clay, perfect for poultry dusting, odour control, and sustainable chicken coop bedding.
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 […]
Eco Pawz CleanUp™ – Specialty DE Blend for Dog & Pet Mess Odour Control
EcoPawz CleanUp makes dog mess management effortless, controlling ammonia, urine, and wet faeces while keeping backyard lawns, synthetic turf, and hard floors clean. Easy to use, it reduces odours, prevents bacteria build-up, and simplifies hygiene for pet owners.
Comparing Australian Freshwater Diatomaceous Earth with Other Country-Sourced Alternatives
When it comes to diatomaceous earth, not all sources are created equal. While countries like China, the United States, and others mine and export diatomaceous earth, there’s a growing preference among health-conscious consumers, pet owners, and agricultural professionals for Australian freshwater diatomaceous earth — and with good reason. Let’s explore the key differences between Australian-sourced […]
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 […]
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 […]