Coop and run bedding ?

[Linda1218]

Hello everyone I need help . At the moment I'm using pine shaving for the chicken coop and nest box ,but it is attracting termites to the area . What should I do and what bedding should I use?

 

[Bluetickhounddad]

I would use DE in the bedding. That should kill them. If I were in your situation I'd burn current litter, sprinkle DE, then mix DE into new bedding. I have never dealt with termites personally though so there might be a better way. Good luck

 

[Linda1218]

I would use DE in the bedding. That should kill them. If I were in your situation I'd burn current litter, sprinkle DE, then mix DE into new bedding. I have never dealt with termites personally though so there might be a better way. Good luck

Thanks for the advice

 

[RRM]

If your coop is built out of wood and you have termites in your shavings you probably also have them at least starting to eat into your wood framing. Keep and eye out for signs of damage to the wood framing, you may need to have an exterminator fumigate your coop.