DE as a wormer

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DE as a wormer

Post by Arbor » Sat Dec 12, 2015 12:00 pm

What brand of DE does everyone use? I've seen two types at our local store, with one costing $54 and the other $20. Both bags are approximately the same size. Does it really matter? Both bags have the same info on them, just different brands.
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Re: DE as a wormer

Post by ross » Sat Dec 12, 2015 1:14 pm

Food grade not pool grade .
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Re: DE as a wormer

Post by SandyM » Sat Dec 12, 2015 1:15 pm

Oh it definitely matters!! Food grade ONLY.
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Re: DE as a wormer

Post by Arbor » Sat Dec 12, 2015 5:18 pm

I understand the food grade issue, just wondering if brand makes any diff, thanks
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Re: DE as a wormer

Post by Jaye » Sat Dec 12, 2015 5:41 pm

Which brands are you looking at?
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Re: DE as a wormer

Post by ross » Sat Dec 12, 2015 6:34 pm

DE is organic , unless something else is added should be no difference . Luck
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Re: DE as a wormer

Post by kenya » Sat Dec 12, 2015 6:40 pm

What's the difference between food and pool grade? Anyone know?
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Re: DE as a wormer

Post by ross » Sat Dec 12, 2015 7:02 pm

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Found this easier to understand than what o could write . Hope helps .
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Re: DE as a wormer

Post by Arbor » Sat Dec 12, 2015 7:12 pm

Being the Dutchman I am, I stuck with the $20/ bag. I think red lake earth was one, but can't remember the other. Store manager uses the more expensive one for his sheep, and himself.
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Re: DE as a wormer

Post by Jaye » Sat Dec 12, 2015 7:41 pm

I use red lake earth. Don't pay $54/bag though.
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