When it comes to keeping your chickens healthy and your coop pest-free, one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal is Smite DE Powder. This all-natural product is trusted by poultry keepers around the world to help manage mites, lice, and other crawling insects — and the best part? It’s safe, chemical-free, and super effective.
Whether you’re dealing with a current infestation or just want to stay one step ahead, Smite Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Powder might just become your new favourite coop essential.
Let’s explore what it is, how it works, and how to use it.
🌿 What is Smite DE Powder?
Smite DE Powder is made from food-grade Diatomaceous Earth — a naturally occurring, soft sedimentary rock made from the fossilised remains of tiny aquatic organisms called diatoms.
Crushed into a fine powder, DE works like microscopic shards of glass. It’s harmless to your chickens, but deadly to pests.
🐜 How Does It Work?
When crawling insects like red mites, lice, fleas, or ants come into contact with Smite DE Powder, it sticks to their bodies and damages their outer waxy layer. This causes them to dehydrate and die — without the need for harsh chemicals or toxins.
✅ No chemicals
✅ No resistance build-up
✅ Safe for chickens, pets, and people (when used properly)
🏡 Where & How to Use Smite DE Powder
Here’s how to get the most out of your DE powder in your chicken setup:
1️⃣ In the Coop
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Dust into nesting boxes, coop corners, and perch ends
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Sprinkle on the floor and bedding (especially in cracks and crevices)
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Apply after deep cleaning to help prevent mite infestations
2️⃣ On the Chickens
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Lightly dust under wings, around vents, and behind the neck (avoid face and eyes!)
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Useful after handling birds that have been exposed to lice or mites
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Especially helpful during red mite outbreaks
3️⃣ In Dust Baths
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Add a few handfuls to your chickens’ favourite dust bathing area
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This allows them to naturally coat themselves in mite-fighting powder
4️⃣ Around the Coop Perimeter
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Sprinkle in high-traffic areas where bugs may enter
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Also effective in other animal housing (like rabbit hutches or pigeon lofts)
📆 How Often Should You Use It?
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Weekly light applications help prevent mite and lice infestations
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During an outbreak, use every 2–3 days until the issue clears
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Reapply after rain or coop cleaning, as moisture reduces effectiveness
⚠️ Safety Tips
Smite DE Powder is safe, but here’s how to use it responsibly:
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🧤 Wear a dust mask and gloves when applying to avoid inhaling fine particles
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🚫 Keep away from chickens' eyes and respiratory system
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💨 Avoid using in windy conditions
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✅ Always use food-grade DE — not industrial or pool-grade (which can be harmful)
🐔 Why Choose Smite DE Powder?
✔️ Natural & non-toxic — perfect for chemical-free flocks
✔️ Highly effective against mites, lice, and other pests
✔️ Versatile — can be used in coops, dust baths, and directly on birds
✔️ Affordable & long-lasting
✔️ Safe for laying hens — no egg withdrawal required!
🌟 Final Thoughts
Smite DE Powder is a must-have for any chicken keeper who wants a natural, effective, and easy way to control parasites in the coop. Whether you’re using it for prevention or fighting off an active infestation, it’s a safe solution that gets the job done — without putting your flock (or your family) at risk.
Keep it in your coop care kit, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your girls are protected from creepy crawlies the natural way. 🐓✨
Looking to stock up on Smite DE Powder? We’ve got it available in-store and online at Chook Manor — in sizes perfect for any flock.
Got questions about application? Just ask — we’re always here to help!
Shop handy DE Powder application
– The Chook Manor Team 🐔💛
