Dosage
Diatomaceous earth is enriched with minerals and naturally occurring silica and provides a range of incredible benefits. At Diatomaceous Earth Online, we offer food, animal and pest grade DE of high quality. If you are looking for diatomaceous earth dosage, the following guide can help you get an idea about the recommended quantities.
HOW MUCH DO I NEED TO 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
Diatomaceous Earth Dosage for 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:
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Animal |
Initial Rate |
Ongoing |
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Dairy and Beef Cattle |
5% of dry feed per day for 90days (300g) |
2% of dry feed per day (130g) |
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Goats, sheep, pigs |
10% of dry feed per day for 90 days |
5% of dry feed or grain per day |
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Horses, Donkeys |
½ to 1 cup in feed per day |
2% per day |
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Chickens, Ducks |
15% of dry feed per day |
5-15% per day |
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Large dogs (>50kg) |
1-2 heaped tablespoons per day |
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Large dogs (>35kg) |
1 tablespoon per day |
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Medium dogs (15-35kg) |
½ - 1 tablespoon per day |
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Small dogs (<15kg) |
1 teaspoon per day |
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Puppies |
½ to 1 teaspoon per day |
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Cats |
1 teaspoon per day |
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Kittens |
½ teaspoon per day |
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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.