A: Yes, you can broadcast this on the ground to control crawling insects. It works through mechanical means, using abrasive microscopic edges to pierce the exoskeletons of pests, causing them to dehydrate and die.

A: Yes, this product helps keep flies down in chicken coops.

A: Yes, you can broadcast Red Lake Earth Diatomaceous Earth with Calcium Bentonite on the ground to control crawling insects. It works through mechanical means—its abrasive microscopic edges pierce the exoskeletons of pests like ants, fleas, and beetles, causing them to dehydrate and die.

A: The added calcium bentonite (a natural clay) in Red Lake Earth acts like a chemical magnet and sponge, whereas standard Diatomaceous Earth (DE) works mostly like a physical scraper.

A: No, Red Lake Earth Diatomaceous Earth with Calcium Bentonite is not safe to inhale, and you should take precautions to avoid breathing in the dust.

A: Red Lake Earth with Calcium Bentonite can be used in a chicken coop for mites. It is a safe and natural product that is also OMRI-listed for organic production.

A: Hello, thank you for your question. Per the vendor, "Red Lake Earth Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is registered for use as an anti-caking agent and flow aid to be added to animal feed in an amount not exceeding 2% of the total diet. Red Lake Earth is not registered as an insecticide. However, food grade diatomaceous earth, in general, does kill crawling insects. Our Last Crawl products are registered for use against crawling insects in the home and garden, and contain the same food grade DE found in Red Lake Earth. However, because they are registered insecticides, the DE in Last Crawl is specially labeled for this purpose. When using DE insecticides, such as Last Crawl, please see label for use instructions."

A: Hello, thank you for your question. The manufacturer recommends using Stall DRY Barn Odor Absorbent and Deodorizer for dust baths. Stall DRY Barn Odor Absorbent and Deodorizer, 25 lb. (Item # 1137201) https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/stall-dry-absorbent-deodorizer-1137201

A: The Red Lake Earth Diatomaceous Earth with Calcium Bentonite can be used as a deterrent for mice and rats, but it is not a primary method of extermination. For pest control purposes, it acts as a supplement to other methods, helping to discourage rodents from lingering in areas where the powder has been applied.

A: Hello, thank you for your question. Per the vendor, "Red Lake Earth Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is registered for use as an anti-caking agent and flow aid to be added to animal feed in an amount not exceeding 2% of the total diet. Red Lake Earth is not registered as an insecticide. However, food grade diatomaceous earth, in general, does kill crawling insects. Our Last Crawl products are registered for use against crawling insects in the home and garden, and contain the same food grade DE found in Red Lake Earth. However, because they are registered insecticides, the DE in Last Crawl is specially labeled for this purpose. When using DE insecticides, such as Last Crawl, please see label for use instructions."