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Freshwater lake and marine coastal environments compared with diatomaceous earth samples and microscopic diatom structures.
Freshwater vs. Marine Diatomaceous Earth: What’s the Difference?
Diatomaceous earth can come from freshwater lakes or marine environments, but does the source make a meaningful difference? Both freshwater and marine diatomaceous earth are formed from the fossilised remains... Read more...
Gardener applying food-grade diatomaceous earth around a terracotta pot to target an ant trail in an Australian garden.
How to Use Diatomaceous Earth for Ants
This guide explains how diatomaceous earth works against ants, where it may be placed and why targeted application is more effective than scattering it throughout the garden. Read more...
Diatomaceous earth particles attaching to a crawling insect, disrupting its protective outer layer and causing dehydration.
How Diatomaceous Earth Works Against Crawling Insects
If you are looking for a different way to manage crawling insects around the garden, home or outdoor areas, diatomaceous earth is an interesting option because it works very differently... Read more...
Australian gardener using food-grade diatomaceous earth in a raised vegetable garden
5 Ways Australian Gardeners Can Use Diatomaceous Earth
Australian gardeners face a wide range of growing conditions, from hot and dry summers to tropical humidity, sudden rain, strong winds, and year-round insect activity. Having versatile products in the... Read more...
Perma guard diatomaceous earth in 4.8 kg bag
What Makes Perma-Guard Diatomaceous Earth Different?
Diatomaceous earth (scientific name: diatom melosira preicelanica) has become increasingly popular with Australian gardeners, growers and property owners looking for a versatile, naturally occurring mineral product for insect control. But... Read more...
Food-grade diatomaceous earth compared with pool-grade diatomaceous earth used for filtration
Food-Grade vs Pool-Grade Diatomaceous Earth: What’s the Difference?
Choosing the correct type of diatomaceous earth is important because products intended for garden and property applications differ significantly from materials manufactured for swimming-pool filtration. Soil Solutions supplies Food-Grade Diatomaceous... Read more...
How to Use Diatomaceous Earth in the Garden
How to Use Diatomaceous Earth in the Garden
SIf you are looking for a versatile mineral powder for your garden, Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth – Perma-Guard Fossil Shell Flour can be incorporated into a range of gardening, soil-management... Read more...
Certified Organic Diatomaceous Earth Powder – Gut & Digestive Support
Certified Organic Diatomaceous Earth Powder – Gut & Digestive Support
Buy Diatomaceous Earth – Perma Guard Diatomaceous Earth Perma-Guard Organic Diatomaceous Earth is a certified food grade product. Please ensure that you only use Diatomaceous Earth that is Perma-Guard. Perma-Guard... Read more...