- Sep 6, 2014
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Hello,
I treated my chickens and their coop for a mild to medium lice and mite infestation three weeks ago, using Permethrin powder. I have not seen any live lice or mites since, but there are still a ton of lice eggs on the base of my chickens' vent area feathers.
Should the permethrin have killed the eggs too?
Generally, for milder cases, do we need to re-treat?
Is it true that the pesticide shows up in the egg yolks and that you should not eat the eggs for a period of time?
Really appreciate any and all advice. Thank you!!
I treated my chickens and their coop for a mild to medium lice and mite infestation three weeks ago, using Permethrin powder. I have not seen any live lice or mites since, but there are still a ton of lice eggs on the base of my chickens' vent area feathers.
Should the permethrin have killed the eggs too?
Generally, for milder cases, do we need to re-treat?
Is it true that the pesticide shows up in the egg yolks and that you should not eat the eggs for a period of time?
Really appreciate any and all advice. Thank you!!