* Penergetic k ULTRA for poultry barns and Penergetic k for compost are OMRI-listed, therefore suitable for organic, transitional and conventional methods of agriculture.

Composting

• Activates accelerated composting by an aerobic process
• Suitable for all manner of compostable materials (e.g. solid manure, plant matter, municipal waste stream)
• Reduces insect pest problems and odors associated with composting
• Limits loss of nutrients (e.g. nitrogen) during composting process
• Contributes to elimination of weed seeds and pathogenic organisms
• Produces more homogeneously consistent nutrient rich humus
• Assists in regulating temperature during composting
• Helps propagate healthy soil fungi and reduces detrimental fungi
• Proven effective at decomposing dead animals
• By promoting a more complete breakdown of manure, helps prevent nutrient overload on fields
• Proven and cost effective approach to composting

Barns and Stables

• Controls odor in poultry barns and livestock housing
• Reduces flies and other insects in poultry barns and livestock stalls
• Converts problematic ammonia in livestock manure/urine to beneficial ammonium
• Supports conversion of hydrogen sulfide (from animal wastes) to plant available sulfur
• Supports control of pathogens
• Control dust and reduces wetness in bedding
• In poultry barns, helps with mitigation of darkling beetles
• Overcomes problems associated with lime (used in back of stalls) as not dusty and won’t fill grooves in flooring
• Initiates compost activation process in soiled poultry litter / livestock bedding

Ideally, apply penergetic k evenly onto the compost layers. In the case of a static (stationary) pile that is not to be turned, poke several holes into the pile or windrow and pour Penergetic k into the pile via these holes.

Penergetic k can also be applied (dry or wet) while turning the compost piles or windrows.

Although Penergetic k will work well even if the pile is not turned, for maximum effectiveness follow good composting practices, including: monitoring temperature; regularly turning the pile or windrows; and, covering with breathable fleece to regulate moisture flow (in and out) and prevent weed seeds from infesting the compost pile.

In poultry barns:

Spray penergetic k ULTRA (for poultry barns) at rate of:

10 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. on floor (once every 6 – 12 months) and

13 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. on litter/bedding per cycle (prior to birds being moved into barn).

Alternatively, penergetic k can be applied dry and/or mixed with litter prior to litter being spread in the barn.

In cases where darkling beetles control is a consideration be sure to apply in vicinity of drinkers and feed stations and along building perimeter.

In dairy barns (and livestock pack barns)

Use penergetic k for compost (extra fine)

• In back of stalls: 1 lb. per 100 stalls/weekly (or 5 grams per stall/week)
• In calf pens/hutches and bedding pack:
  i) Initial application (on floor) – 12.0 to 22.0 oz. / 1,000 sq. ft.
  ii) Subsequent application (on bedding) 4.0 to 6.0 oz. / 100 LSUs  / weekly

** To increase ease of application in dairy operations, penergetic k can be mixed with any absorbant, non-slip material to bulk it up [Example: at a rate of 1:20 [1.0 lb. of penergetic k to 20 lbs. of bulking agent]

The above application schedules are suggestive.  For specific details as to the appropriate application rate in your operations contact a Penergetic distributor or dealer.

With Penergetic k use for composting and/or in barn use – “more is better” and produces more results.

Municipal and Commercial-scale Composting Operations

INFORMATION DOWNLOADS

For more information on penergetic k the following downloads are available:

Compost Flyer
Penergetic k Compost and In-barn Effects Pictograph
Penergetic k in Poultry Barns Pictograph
Poultry Litter Compost Comparison
Compost Results – Ma Dairy Farm
Sherbrooke Compost Program – Penergetic
Compost and In-Barn Overview Presentation
Poultry Flyer Manure Management
Protocol for Using Penergetic k in Dairy Barns
OMRI Certificate (compost Extra Fine)
OMRI Certificate (poultry barns)