Bird Mites

[The eggbox]

Hi Everyone, I am new here, but have been raising chickens for over 20 years! I have never had a mite problem like this, first I did the wood ash and DE, then I did Elector PSP, and Ivermectin in their water, still got mites!!! Any help would be appreciated, the sad thing, the mites have come into my home and I am getting bit!

 

[21hens-incharge]

Did you do a full clean out of the coop and treat the coop too? Did you repeat the process at 7 days?

Can you get a picture of the mites?

My understanding is bird mites don't bite people.

 

[The eggbox]

Did you do a full clean out of the coop and treat the coop too? Did you repeat the process at 7 days?

Can you get a picture of the mites?

My understanding is bird mites don't bite people.

 

[The eggbox]

Yes, we have done it 3 times now, I even chop up garlic and lemon!

 

[The eggbox]

LOL, yes that was my understanding, have not seen anything like it in my 20 years, they are tiny little brown mites that crush easy if I see them and pinch them between your fingers, if not they take a bite, I will post pics tomorrow!

 

[21hens-incharge]

I went looking for an article be @TwoCrows that is very helpful.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-fleas-dealing-with-external-parasites.74599/

I hope you are able to get some pics and we can help sort it out.

 

[The eggbox]

I went looking for an article be @TwoCrows that is very helpful.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-fleas-dealing-with-external-parasites.74599/

I hope you are able to get some pics and we can help sort it out.

Yes, I will get some pics tomorrow, really need help! Thank You!

 

[David61]

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/control-solutions-permethrin-133-32-oz
no more red mite problem.
non toxic do not get the 10%
get the 13.3 martins permethrin and mix it as directed . instructions comes with and easy to find on line. If its warm enough where you are, you can dip the birds.
spray everything, every crack, board, wall, ground, under, over, around.... I use it in the house for bugs. about the only warning was cats and puppies if i remember right. its in the instructions so...

 

[21hens-incharge]

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/control-solutions-permethrin-133-32-oz
no more red mite problem.
non toxic

If cats are around they can't handle it but yes generally it is very safe. Just use caution if you have cats in the area. I have used it successfully on my own flock.

Elector PSP is also a go to product for treating mites, lice and the coop. The OP used Elector PSP so it has me wondering what bug is actually there.

 

[The eggbox]

Yes, I will get some pics tomorrow, really need help! Thank You!

Thank You for the helpful link!!