Chiggers-- Permethrin? Sevin? Or something else

[My1stChickens]

Our weather has been warm and humid-- and on two different days I came in with lots of chigger bites. Friend who was clearing branches outside the end of the chicken run told me he got chigger bites too. Chickens seem fine, but I'd rather get ahead of this-- what kills chiggers? I have Permethrin. I wondered about that First Saturday Lime-- is it really that good or is it a trendy pricey flavor of the month thing? Or is there another magic answer? I saw Sevin granules advertised, but the reviews were mixed.... The nice thing about Sevin is you know its pretty safe.

Thanks in advice for any recommendations of things you know will WORK and are SAFE.

 

[Debbie292d]

Yes, permethrin will kill chiggers, and I'd get that as it's also good for mites and lice so probably good to have on hand anyway, plus it's pretty inexpensive.

FSL works like DE, slow. They are both considered more of a prevention. We use DE in our coops, and FSL down by the creek to kill mosquito larvae, so they have their uses too, just not for killing anything like chiggers fast!

 

[My1stChickens]

Yes, permethrin will kill chiggers, and I'd get that as it's also good for mites and lice so probably good to have on hand anyway, plus it's pretty inexpensive.

FSL works like DE, slow. They are both considered more of a prevention. We use DE in our coops, and FSL down by the creek to kill mosquito larvae, so they have their uses too, just not for killing anything like chiggers fast!

thanks so much! I already have permethrin, will mix up a gallon tomorrow!

 

[Folly's place]

Yes to permethrin, and the other (much more expensive!) approved product is spinosad. Stick with permethrin for now.
Mary