A finely powdered diatomite dust used
for insect pest control and registered for
use in grain storage.
Absorbacide is not prepared for human
consumption.
Made of crushed silica formed by siliceous
fossils of plant algae.
Registered with the Australian Veterinary
and Pesticides Authority for use against
insect pest of stored grain and legumes
and is registered as an allowable input for
organic farms by ACO.
As Absorbacide is a mechanical treatment
and not a chemical one, it is ideal for
integrated pest management regimes.
Take care not to let Absorbacide get
into waterways as it is also damaging to
dam and creek life.
Feed supplement to be mixed with animal
feed against internal parasites for animals
including; sheep, goats, cows, cattle, poultry,
horses, dogs and cats.
Used against poultry pest lice and mites at
a rate of 100g per square metre and in dust
baths.
