Diatomaceous Earth Dusters & Applicators

Need a way to disperse diatomaceous earth to eliminate those nagging insects? Try one of the diatomaceous earth duster applicators:

The Pest Pistol

The Pest Pistol ~ From crack and crevice to dusting large voids, the Pest Pistol is the most versatile. Avoids risk of shock when dusting in and through outlets. Body, bellows, tube & nozzle are all long-life plastic. Won't rust, won't come apart during use. Wide bellows mouth makes filling easy, and interior filter helps prevent clogging. One quick tap of the rear of the base on a hard surface resolves most clogs without slowing work.

The Tube Spritzer

The Tube Spritzer ~ This duster is simple, effortless, light, and compact. Sprays extra fine mist up, down, around - right where the bugs live in low and high to reach places and under leaves. Use The Spritzer for liquid or powder to effectively manage pests in your garden, orchard, or yard. Also great for use with water-based fly spray in the barn. Simple pumping action evenly distributes material with little chance of over spray.

The Earthway Spritzer Garden Duster Sprayer features:

·  29 inch barrel helps prevent spray inhalation and drift

·  Never clogs and is constructed from corrosion proof materials

·  Easy to clean. When you are through spraying, flush the Spritzer thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry completely

·  Density of spray is controlled by frequency with which the valve is opened - no need to hit the bottom with each stroke.

·  Force of spray is controlled by the length and vigor of pumping - the longer the stroke the bigger the spray.

Dustin-Mizer

The Dustin Mizer ~ produces even, thorough coverage which is the secret to successful dusting. Most dusters for home gardeners leave too little powder on one plant and too much on the next. The Dustin-Mizer is a lightweight, easy to operate hand powered duster that can handle all garden powders even diatomaceous earth. The Dustin-Mizer has received enthusiast endorsements from gardeners for 30 years.

The Dustin Mizer handles ALL dust, never clogs. Quality, long-lasting dust applicator:

·  High impact, ozone-resistant plastic

·  Corrosion resistant metal parts

·  Weight: 2 lbs. - Length: 26.5" - Capacity: 1 lb.

Dust is better for plants:

·  Dust does not add unwanted moisture to foliage

·  Dust is long-lasting, lingering on surfaces

·  Dust is less toxic, plants do not absorb dry chemicals

No clean-up after use:

·  No dragging heavy hoses

·  No chemicals to mix or dispose

Dispenses ALL dust, including:

·  Organic insecticides: diatomaceous earth, rotenone, rotenone-pyrethrin, bacillus thuringiensis (BT or Dipel)

·  Organic Fungicices: Sulfur, lime and sulfur, copper, bordeaux mix

·  Inorganic insecticides: Sevin

Instructions for use:

1.  Fill hopper to at least half-full.
2.  Point toward area to be dusted.
3.  Turn handle at constant speed.
4.  When finsihed, there is no need to clean or empty hopper.

OUTDOOR BUGS AFFECTED BY DIATOMACEOUS EARTH: Ants, fire ants, caterpillars, cut worms, army worms, fleas, ticks, cockroaches, snails, spiders, termites, scorpions, silver fish, lice, mites, flies, centipedes, earwigs, slugs, aphids, Japanese beetles (grub stage), bed bugs, fruit flies, corn earworm, cucumber beetles, corn borer, sting bugs, squash vine borers, thrips, loopers, etc., etc.

Pests that lay eggs may require a second application to catch the hatching eggs.

 Used daily, DE helps eliminate our fly population here used in conjunction with beneficial/parasitic nematodes in wet or moist garden areas. Sprinkle DE on livestock when flies are present. Dust barns, coops, after mucking and throw on top of manure/compost piles. We feed it daily to all dogs, cats, fowl, and livestock, so it comes out in the manure of each animal which lessens the manure odor, so it attracts fewer flies and prevents flies from growing in the manures.

CAUTIONS:

· DE manufacturers who work in diatomaceous earth mines 5 days/week advise inhaling it is not a problem (tho of course, don't be snuffing it) and we have not had problems when inhaling DE in small amounts. IF you have asthma or some other lung ailment, either wear a mask or be very careful when using food grade diatomaceous earth.
· Do NOT get diatomaceous earth in the eyes. DE is drying to the eyes, so do NOT put it out when you or your pets are down wind of it. DE is drying to your skin, hands, and feet, just as it can be to your pets.
· Do NOT use heavily in carpet. Some advise too much DE causes vacuum problems.
· NEVER use pool filter grade or any diatomaceous earth other than those labeled "Food Grade" for yourself or your animals. It can poison or kill them.
· Some people experience a healing crisis (detox reaction) when beginning DE consumption. If this occurs, reduce the dose, till your body is cleansed, and then increase to the RDA.
· Remember, DE will kill beneficial insects as well, so don't put it on your flowers where the honey bees go and use wisely.

FOOD GRADE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH BENEFITS SUMMARY:

· Natural wormer – eliminates many parasites without chemicals
· Safe, non-toxic, parasites don’t build immunity as they do with traditional wormers
· 15 trace minerals – great for animals, humans, plants, and soil
· No feed withdrawal for milk or feed animals
· Decreased mastitis
· Reduced scours
· Decreased mortality
· Better feed conversion
· Helps detox heavy metals, ecoli, bacteria, viruses, etc.
· Promotes shinier coats
· Digestive aid
· Colon cleanser
· Better production
· Better overall health
· Eliminates pests in stored grains
· Reduces flies, fleas, ticks, etc.
· Reduces manure odor
· Drying agent
· Reduces moisture and pests in barns, coops, kennel, litterboxes, compost piles, and other moist areas
· Antifungal properties – good for garden fungal growth
· Reduces overall animal stress
· Cost effective
· DE health benefits mean reduction in vet bills and dis-ease