Diatomaceous Earth is the fossilized remains of microscopic
shells created by one celled plants called DIATOMS. Not all
deposits of diatomaceous earth or the diatoms present in those
deposits are the same.
Our DE kill insects by physical action, not chemical. It's
abrasive to the insects exoskeleton and absorbs its body fluids.
The insects dehydrate and die. Thus the diatomaceous
earth poses no harm to warm-blooded life.
All diatomaceous earth is not the same. Diatomaceous earth
packaged under our Fossil Shell Flour® label comes from an
extremely pure fresh water deposit of the diatom Melosira
Preicelanica. Why is this diatom so special? It's shell is made
of amorphous silica. It's shape and hardness are important to
how it works. It's hardness keeps it from dissolving in liquid.
The holes along the diatom's wall allow it to absorb moisture,
hence it's use as an anti-caking agent.
Why fresh water vs. salt water DE? Fresh water deposits like
ours have a consistent diatom presence. Their fossilized shells
have maintained their tubular shape. This shape and strength of
the fossil shell is critical to it's effectiveness. Our deposit
has 89 - 95 percent amorphous silica content. This deposit is
also more consistent in it's purity of other elements that have
settled in it. A fresh water deposit is confined to the run off
water of it's surrounding environment. A fresh water deposit in
the mountains, such as ours, formed when snow was pure and it's
run off provided the water source these diatoms lived in. Salt
water deposits contain a mix of types of diatoms of different
shapes. Their fossilized shells are fragile and break easily.
This renders them ineffective for our purposes. The salt water
deposits are less predictable in their sediments.
What's the difference between amorphous and crystalline silica?
Amorphous silica is silica in it's natural occurring state. It
is a trace mineral every mammal on the planet needs to live. It
becomes crystalline when it is exposed to extreme heat through
volcanic activity or commercial manufacturing means. The type of
diatomaceous earth used in swimming pool, and other, filtration
systems is crystalline silica. Crystalline silica is extremely
dangerous when inhaled or ingested. It is not biodegradable.
Bird and animal feed contain substances such as molasses that
cause the particles to become "sticky" . It forms clumps that
not only make the feed hard to pour, but also to become moldy.
Fossil Shell Flour®, mixed in the feed, coats each particle
making it difficult for the particles to stick together. This
allows the feed to "flow" better and it's absorption ability
protects it from mold. No mold means less wasted feed.
By separating the particles of feed, the animal's digestive
enzymes are able to completely surround each particle. This
allows for a more complete digestion. The animal gets
more benefit from his feed and the farmer more benefit for his
feed dollar.
Perma-Guard Fossil Shell Flour® [Pure Food Grade Diatomaceous
Earth] has been reviewed and is now listed with the
Organic Materials
Review Institute.
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Our Diatomaceous Earth comes from freshwater diatoms.
It's certified food-grade by the FDA. It's harmless to
earthworms but lethal to flies and many other pesky bugs.
Diatomaceous Earth can be used in
a variety of ways ...
Control Bugs at Home
Pet & Animal Powder
Plant & Garden Pesticide
Grain Storage Product
Fossil Shell Flour for Livestock
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When you select Diatomaceous Earth, it's
important to have a consistent shape diatom
and no unwanted sediment. The shape of the diatom
must be tubular with holes on the walls. It must be
fresh water because the diatoms form a harder shell
and is less fragile that those in salt water. Salt
water deposits contain a mix of diatom species.
These deposits shapes and sediments are inconsistent
making them unusable for many applications. Out of
600 deposits in the US only 4 are considered "food
grade" by the FDA standards. Other food grade
deposits still may contain higher amounts of
sediment and clay that make them less effective.
This Diatomaceous Earth is obtained from the purest
fresh water source. The picture of this DE to the
left is magnified 7000 times.
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