is there an herbal type route to keep off mites etc

[henryetta]

I know with dogs, you can put such things as eucalyptis, or lemon oil type spray to keep off fleas etc, is there anything minty? or something like that you can spray around coup or on chickens? someone (sorry just read but dont remember who, just asked about frontline? not that its natural, but wondering) Thanks for any input

 

[Imp]

Quote:
A lot of people use food grade Diatomaceous Earth, as a preventative for pests.

Imp

And Welcome to BYC

 

[hen-thusiast]

Try this:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=1831948

 

[henryetta]

Oh my goodness, thanks soooooo much for this thread!!! just what i was looking for! Lots of good ideas that i like. ANd, i do have the DE as well, but im one that is a bit afraid of that getting in they're eyes. Wont hesatate to use that or the 7dust if need be, but i like prevention as first attack Thanks again!!

 

[al6517]

In that case DE is your best bet.

AL

 

[speckledhen]

Just be sure it's FOOD GRADE DE, not pool filter or garden type DE.