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I've cleaned the coops thoroughly and sprayed with permethrin. Also dusting the birds with permethrin powder tomorrow. Hoping to get this under control soon and then perform regular checks to stay on top of it!

Thanks for your advice! I've totally cleaned the coops and sprayed. Tomorrow the birds get treated.

Thanks! I had planned to have an indoor dust bath pan for the winter but hadn't thought about the dust it would create. 🤷‍♀️ But i think I have a great spot to put one outside that should stay dry. I've got beautiful weather this week so I think I'll get on that!

I've read threads on here and other sites that people dust their birds with wood ash as a mite treatment.🤷‍♀️

Thanks! I'm thinking of spraying them and then dusting them with wood ash after it dries. I've heard that wood ash becomes caustic if it gets wet, though. Are you familiar with this? Thanks for the help and yes, this week is going to be wonderful!

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I'm not sure if it's best to ask a related question on a previous post or just start a new one. I'm dealing with mites, both red and scaly leg. I live in West central Illinois so winter's on it's way! I've already cleaned and sprayed the entire coop with permethrin and getting ready to put it...