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Livestock Pet, and Garden Grade Diatomaceous Earth Mined here in Australia, mainly used as an additive to livestock, poultry, pet feed, dusting pens and adding to grains for pest control and worming.Diatomaceous Earth can be used for dusting green houses, dusting fruit, flower and vegetable crops. Can be done even on day of harvesting crops with no harm to animals or humans as it is pure and organic. Don't dust when Bees are present. Please Note: Although this fossil shell flour is food grade, it has not been sterilised, hence is it not suitable for human consumption. Specifications: Particle size:  Ranges from 80% Super Fine Grade with some 20% particles up to 2mm - 20 to 200 UM size particles. Suggestions For Use: Around the Home Outside areas – approx. 250g – 500g per 100 square metres (dry powder) As a liquid spray – approx. 250g per 4 litres water Lightly sprinkle in carpets Livestock and Pets Feed rates for livestock and domestic pets vary due to the differences in farm practices and animal size. Suggested feed rates are as follows: Dairy and Beef Cattle Initial Rate:  5% of dry feed per day for 90days (300g) Ongoing: 2% of dry feed per day (130g) Goats, Sheep, Pigs Initial Rate: 10% of dry feed per day for 90 days Ongoing: 5% of dry feed or grain per day Horses, Donkeys Initial Rate: ½ to 1 cup in feed per day Ongoing: 2% per day Chickens, Ducks Initial Rate: 15% of dry feed per day Ongoing: 5-15% per day Large dogs (>50kg) 1-2 heaped tablespoons per day Large dogs (>35kg) 1 tablespoon per day Medium dogs (15-35kg) ½ - 1 tablespoon per day Small dogs (<15kg) 1 teaspoon per day Puppies ½ to 1 teaspoon per day Cats 1 teaspoon per day Kittens ½ teaspoon per day Horticulture Before planting – use 2-5 kgs per 15 metre row Mixing with soil – 250g to a hole 300mm wide by 300mm deep 500g to 8 litres water to spray top and underside of leaves Approximate coverage for gardens: 250g will treat 25 square metres 500g will treat 50 square metres Agriculture As anti-caking agent in grain – 2% per volume Agricultural farming – approximately 1000kgs per hectare per year* * High quality silica has a residual effect when used in soil and depending on the soil conditions prior to first application its subsequent application rate will most likely be reduced and may even be unnecessary for a period of 1 to 3 years. Package Includes: Garden, Pet and Livestock Grade Fossil Shell Flour in Resealable Bag.

Perlite is a light, hard, aerated, white mineral, formed from volcanic glass, used in potting mixes to add open and porous drainage, provide aeration to plant roots and hold oxygen, a little moisture and nutrients from soluble fertilisers.  This 100-litre bulk bag is perfect for creating your own potting mix or raised bed mix in bulk. Simply add compost, soil and other components to make your own specialty blend, especially for plants that love aeration and excellent drainages like cacti, succulents and orchids. The angular properties of Coarse Perlite make it particularly useful for creating free draining potting mixes. Perlite in seed raising mixtures encourages quicker germination and improved seedling growth. Seedlings are easily removed from Perlite with little damage to the roots as they transplant with minimum disturbance. Features: Inorganic, inert and sterile Quicker germination Non-abrasive Ultra-light weight Free from disease, weeds and insects Environmentally friendly High cation-exchange (or buffering exchange) Excellent aeration and drainage characteristics High water holding capacity Insulating properties Package Includes: 1 x 100L Coarse Perlite Bag

Medium Perlite is a light, hard, aerated, white mineral, formed from volcanic glass, used in potting mixes to add open and porous drainage, provide aeration to plant roots and hold oxygen, a little moisture and nutrients from soluble fertilisers. Finer to medium perlite is used for in quality seed-starting mixes or rooting cuttings as the drainage provided encourages rapid root production. Excellent for succulents and orchids. Medium perlite can also be lightly scattered across your lawn’s surface, where over time it’ll work down into the soil and improve drainage. Perlite in seed raising mixtures encourages quicker germination and improved seedling growth. Seedlings are easily removed from Perlite with little damage to the roots as they transplant with minimum disturbance. Features: Inorganic, inert and sterile Quicker germination Non-abrasive Ultra-light weight Free from disease, weeds and insects Environmentally friendly High cation-exchange (or buffering exchange) Excellent aeration and drainage characteristics High water holding capacity Insulating properties Packaging: 100L is packed in a bulk 100L Sack (Net Weight approximately 8.5Kgs)

Vermiculite products improve soil aeration by containing spaces within the particles that can contain air so plant roots can receive oxygen. Vermiculite helps with moisture retention in sandy soils and aeration of clay soils. It is excellent for mulching and decorating planter boxes and hanging baskets and can be added to potting mix to improve moisture retention and drainage. It has medium air porosity. Features And Applications Excellent for mulching and decorating planter boxes and hanging baskets Add to potting mix to improve moisture retention and drainage A clean sterile material Lightweight and easy to use Stops roots from unintentional drowning Suitable for all types of planting situations Passive Fire Protection Loose Fill Insulation Enhance plant, crop and garden growth 100% Australian owned Specifications Grade 3 Sizing: 1.4mm - 4mm Package Includes 1x 100L Bag Australian Vermiculite Grade 3. Please note