Use of Sevin dust in managing pests

I've read numerous posts on this forum in which folks are using Sevin dust on their birds, in the coop, etc.

Using Sevin in your coop or on your birds is dangerous in my opinion. It is a known carcinogen and developmental toxin. It most likely has the ability to bioaccummulate. Before using any chemicals on your land or your livestock, or even in your home, check out this database of chemicals, here is the listing for all Sevin products:

http://www.pesticideinfo.org/List_Products.jsp?

Yes! I have just discovered that off-label pesticides are actually against EPA's law (against the law!).

We must use pesticides that are labeled for poultry, which sevin is not anymore. It used to be, but that changed.

so what product do you suggest we use?

lonelychicken said:

so what product do you suggest we use?

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http://msucares.com/poultry/diseases/pesticides.html
Here is an Oct. 2010 link for pesticides. I can't find a more current one.

I hope this helps!

ChickensAreSweet said:

http://msucares.com/poultry/diseases/pesticides.html
Here is an Oct. 2010 link for pesticides. I can't find a more current one.

I hope this helps!

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From your own link:

Carbaryl (Sevin)
50% WP -- Dilute 7 oz/5 gal for .5% solution.
80% WP -- Dilute 4 oz/5 gal for .5% solution.
43% EC Spray -- Dilute 7 oz/5 gal for .5% solution.
Apply to birds with a pressurized or power sprayer at the rate of 1 gallon per 75 adult hens. Carbaryl is a restricted chemical. Users must obtain a permit from the Agricultural Commissioner.
Spray the vent and fluff areas from beneath the bird. Provide mechanical agitation or stir mixture frequently. For litter operations, an evenly sprayed application can be made to the litter surface. Avoid contamination of feed and water. Treatment of infested birds only may be preferable to treating all birds in a flock. Northern Fowl Mites are tolerant to carbaryl in some poultry production areas.
Do not repeat treatment more often than every four weeks. Do not apply within seven days of slaughter.
5% Dust -- Apply with shaker can at rate of 1 lb/100 birds or dust bath box at rate of 5 lb/100 birds.
10% Dust -- Apply with shaker can at rate of .5 lb/100 birds or dust bath box at rate of 2.5 lb/100 birds. When using a dust box, the size should be 24"x36"x4".