Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade Powder
Diatomaceous Earth (food grade) earns a best-in-class spot for dusts and powders because it delivers broad-spectrum, non-chemical pest control at very low cost and with minimal regulatory complexity compared with synthetic powders. Technically it works by physical desiccation rather than chemistry, making it safer around feed and people than products like Elector PSP or Vetafarm’s medicated options, though it can act more slowly and may require repeated applications in heavy-infestation scenarios.
Natural bug blaster
Food-safe crunch
Natural bug blaster
Food-safe crunch
Review Summary
"Buyers report that food-grade diatomaceous earth is a safe, low-cost long-term solution for controlling external pests and drying droppings; it works steadily with repeated applications but can be messy and slow to eliminate heavy infestations. Overall users appreciate its non-toxic profile for people and animals when used as directed."
Microscopic silica ninjas
Food-grade diatomaceous earth works as a mechanical desiccant to control crawling insects without chemical insecticides.
Microscopic silica ninjas
Food-grade diatomaceous earth works as a mechanical desiccant to control crawling insects without chemical insecticides.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Diatomaceous Earth (food grade) earns a best-in-class spot for dusts and powders because it delivers broad-spectrum, non-chemical pest control at very low cost and with minimal regulatory complexity compared with synthetic powders. Technically it works by physical desiccation rather than chemistry, making it safer around feed and people than products like Elector PSP or Vetafarm’s medicated options, though it can act more slowly and may require repeated applications in heavy-infestation scenarios.
Natural bug blaster
Food-safe crunch
Microscopic silica ninjas
Food-grade diatomaceous earth works as a mechanical desiccant to control crawling insects without chemical insecticides.
Suitable for use around coops, feed storage and bedding when used according to label instructions.
Natural bug blaster
Food-safe crunch
Microscopic silica ninjas
Food-grade diatomaceous earth works as a mechanical desiccant to control crawling insects without chemical insecticides.
Suitable for use around coops, feed storage and bedding when used according to label instructions.
$10-30 USD
Elector PSP
Elector PSP is positioned as a market-leading professional powder for rapid knockdown and durable residual control in poultry and farm settings, offering technical performance and formulation consistency that justify its premium price relative to inert options. Compared with Diatomaceous Earth and consumer-focused Martin's, Elector PSP provides a faster, more targeted chemical control profile, making it the go-to choice for commercial operators facing severe infestations where uptime and efficacy translate into clear financial savings.
Fast mite knockout
Sticky micro-coating
Fast mite knockout
Sticky micro-coating
Review Summary
"Users generally find Elector PSP effective at killing lice and mites on contact and easy to apply, though some note variable residual control and the need for repeat treatments in severe cases. Reviewers like the quick knockdown but mention it can be dusty and that results depend on thorough application."
Pests' worst day
Formulated as a ready-to-use powder for targeted control of mites, lice and other poultry pests in housing and equipment.
Pests' worst day
Formulated as a ready-to-use powder for targeted control of mites, lice and other poultry pests in housing and equipment.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Elector PSP is positioned as a market-leading professional powder for rapid knockdown and durable residual control in poultry and farm settings, offering technical performance and formulation consistency that justify its premium price relative to inert options. Compared with Diatomaceous Earth and consumer-focused Martin's, Elector PSP provides a faster, more targeted chemical control profile, making it the go-to choice for commercial operators facing severe infestations where uptime and efficacy translate into clear financial savings.
Fast mite knockout
Sticky micro-coating
Pests' worst day
Formulated as a ready-to-use powder for targeted control of mites, lice and other poultry pests in housing and equipment.
Designed for long-lasting residual activity when applied to cracks, roosts and nesting areas.
Fast mite knockout
Sticky micro-coating
Pests' worst day
Formulated as a ready-to-use powder for targeted control of mites, lice and other poultry pests in housing and equipment.
Designed for long-lasting residual activity when applied to cracks, roosts and nesting areas.
$30-60 USD
Vetafarm Avian Insect Liquidator
Vetafarm Avian Insect Liquidator is a veterinary-focused powder designed specifically for bird environments, balancing strong insecticidal activity with formulations tested for avian safety—an advantage over more generic dusts. It sits between consumer powders and industrial insecticides in cost and technical sophistication, offering poultry producers a specialist option that reduces the risk of bird stress or residue issues compared with less-targeted products like Elector PSP or general DE.
Bird-safe blast
Broad-spectrum zap
Bird-safe blast
Broad-spectrum zap
Review Summary
"Most reviewers praise Vetafarm Avian Insect Liquidator for reliably reducing red mite and other external parasites with straightforward application; some users report needing follow-up treatments and occasional product availability issues. It’s valued for effectiveness and bird-safe formulation when directions are followed."
Feather-friendly relief
Veterinary-grade insect control that can be applied as a spray or integrated into dusting routines for mite and lice management.
Feather-friendly relief
Veterinary-grade insect control that can be applied as a spray or integrated into dusting routines for mite and lice management.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Vetafarm Avian Insect Liquidator is a veterinary-focused powder designed specifically for bird environments, balancing strong insecticidal activity with formulations tested for avian safety—an advantage over more generic dusts. It sits between consumer powders and industrial insecticides in cost and technical sophistication, offering poultry producers a specialist option that reduces the risk of bird stress or residue issues compared with less-targeted products like Elector PSP or general DE.
Bird-safe blast
Broad-spectrum zap
Feather-friendly relief
Veterinary-grade insect control that can be applied as a spray or integrated into dusting routines for mite and lice management.
Concentrated formulation allows dilution to treat large areas of housing or to create treated dust applications.
Bird-safe blast
Broad-spectrum zap
Feather-friendly relief
Veterinary-grade insect control that can be applied as a spray or integrated into dusting routines for mite and lice management.
Concentrated formulation allows dilution to treat large areas of housing or to create treated dust applications.
$25-55 USD
Absorbacide Poultry Dust
Absorbacide Poultry Dust stands out for combining moisture-absorbing bedding benefits with insect suppression, delivering dual-purpose economics for small to medium flocks by reducing both pests and damp-related losses. Technically it is less aggressively insecticidal than Elector PSP but often delivers better overall flock health value than single-function powders like standard Diatomaceous Earth, making it a cost-effective choice where bedding management is also a concern.
Moisture magnet
Ammonia buster
Moisture magnet
Ammonia buster
Review Summary
"Absorbacide Poultry Dust is seen as an effective desiccant for spot-treating mites and lice, but many users warn it’s very dusty, can be messy, and must be applied carefully to avoid irritation. Reviewers rate it as useful for targeted treatments but less comfortable for frequent whole-flock applications."
Barn-fresh finish
High-absorbency powder designed to reduce dampness and odors in bedding and nesting boxes, helping discourage pests.
Barn-fresh finish
High-absorbency powder designed to reduce dampness and odors in bedding and nesting boxes, helping discourage pests.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Absorbacide Poultry Dust stands out for combining moisture-absorbing bedding benefits with insect suppression, delivering dual-purpose economics for small to medium flocks by reducing both pests and damp-related losses. Technically it is less aggressively insecticidal than Elector PSP but often delivers better overall flock health value than single-function powders like standard Diatomaceous Earth, making it a cost-effective choice where bedding management is also a concern.
Moisture magnet
Ammonia buster
Barn-fresh finish
High-absorbency powder designed to reduce dampness and odors in bedding and nesting boxes, helping discourage pests.
Ideal for spot treatment of wet areas and for maintaining drier coop environments that are less hospitable to mites.
Moisture magnet
Ammonia buster
Barn-fresh finish
High-absorbency powder designed to reduce dampness and odors in bedding and nesting boxes, helping discourage pests.
Ideal for spot treatment of wet areas and for maintaining drier coop environments that are less hospitable to mites.
$15-35 USD
Martin's Poultry Protector
Martin's Poultry Protector is a widely adopted consumer-oriented powder that offers an easy-to-use, moderately priced formulation with balanced efficacy and safety for hobbyists and backyard flocks. Compared with professional-grade options such as Elector PSP or Vetafarm’s specialist product, Martin's prioritizes user convenience and lower cost of entry while still outperforming plain DE in speed of control, making it a practical middle-ground choice for routine dusting programs.
Creepy-crawler banisher
Soft-on-feathers
Creepy-crawler banisher
Soft-on-feathers
Review Summary
"Martin's Poultry Protector receives strong marks for fast knockdown of common poultry pests and ease of use, with users noting good short-term control and acceptable safety when used properly. Some purchasers advise reapplication for heavier infestations, but overall feedback is positive and consistent."
Weather-proof shield
Combination powder formulated to offer both desiccant and pest-control properties for routine poultry maintenance.
Weather-proof shield
Combination powder formulated to offer both desiccant and pest-control properties for routine poultry maintenance.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Martin's Poultry Protector is a widely adopted consumer-oriented powder that offers an easy-to-use, moderately priced formulation with balanced efficacy and safety for hobbyists and backyard flocks. Compared with professional-grade options such as Elector PSP or Vetafarm’s specialist product, Martin's prioritizes user convenience and lower cost of entry while still outperforming plain DE in speed of control, making it a practical middle-ground choice for routine dusting programs.
Creepy-crawler banisher
Soft-on-feathers
Weather-proof shield
Combination powder formulated to offer both desiccant and pest-control properties for routine poultry maintenance.
Packaged for convenient application to birds, roosts and housing as part of an integrated pest-management plan.
Creepy-crawler banisher
Soft-on-feathers
Weather-proof shield
Combination powder formulated to offer both desiccant and pest-control properties for routine poultry maintenance.
Packaged for convenient application to birds, roosts and housing as part of an integrated pest-management plan.
$20-45 USD