>DE is one of those things that are often recommended, but seldom >endorsed through experience. > >I've dusted a lot of crops with DE back in the early days, mostly for >slugs. I don't think I EVER felt that it actually worked, if dusted, >or even if put into (very expensive!) dykes around at-risk vegetables. > >I've heard realiable sources say that a few pounds of DE in a >grainery will cure a meal worm problem. But reliable sources still >recommend it for slugs, also. > >I've never felt comfortable feeding it to livestock for exactly the >reasons that it is supposed to work. Gosh, what are the upper and >lower portions of the digestive system than enlargement of the basic >worm? > >Thanks, Will > >-Allan
Dear Allan, For reasons explained by Will Winter, don't give DE to your animals dry. Always feed it to them as a wet feed so they don't inhale it. I give it to my dogs and cats with some yogurt, or whatever. Best, Hugh Visit our website at: www.unionag.org
