Ivermectin for mites

[Trish1974]

I've been reading through some old threads regarding using Ivermectin for mites. I've read 3-5 drops on the base of the neck for application. The only Ivermectin I'm familiar with is the paste I used to worm horses. Is this type of application referring to an injectable liquid? Are there any other topical treatments I could apply for mites? I'd rather not use the powder dusting method as I'm on my own for a week and that looks like a 2 person job.

 

[Pyxis]

This is what you want:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/durvet-ivermectin-pour-on-250-ml?cm_vc=-10005

Also, if you know where they dust bathe, put the dust in there. They will dust themselves for mites when they take a dust bath

 

[Trish1974]

This is what you want:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/durvet-ivermectin-pour-on-250-ml?cm_vc=-10005

Also, if you know where they dust bathe, put the dust in there. They will dust themselves for mites when they take a dust bath

Thank you so much!

 

[Folly's place]

It works fine, but is not approved for chickens in the USA. Permethrin spray concentrate is approved, effective, easy, and inexpensive. Use that instead. I'd save the Ivermectin for a horrible out of control intestinal worm problem, where there's nothing approved anyway, if it's the right drug for the worms involved. For lice, mites, fleas, and ticks, use the permethrin spray instead. Mary

 

[Pyxis]

Just be careful with permethrin if you have cats. It's very toxic to them and will kill them. Otherwise, it's a great option

 

[Trish1974]

Just be careful with permethrin if you have cats. It's very toxic to them and will kill them. Otherwise, it's a great option

Yikes! I do have cats...that's good to know.

 

[Folly's place]

So true, and some cats are way more sensitive than others. Keep them AWAY from all permethrin products, and spray until it's all dry. Ivermectin is also very toxic depending on the dose, and is a real issue with collie/ herding type dog breeds. Insecticides are necessary at times, but aren't harmless. Mary

 

[casportpony]

It works fine, but is not approved for chickens in the USA. Permethrin spray concentrate is approved, effective, easy, and inexpensive. Use that instead. I'd save the Ivermectin for a horrible out of control intestinal worm problem, where there's nothing approved anyway, if it's the right drug for the worms involved. For lice, mites, fleas, and ticks, use the permethrin spray instead. Mary

That is the key "if it's the right drug for the worms involved"... Sadly, *many* peafowl and chicken owners have lost birds thinking that ivermectin would treat cecal and capillary worms.

 

[casportpony]

Yikes! I do have cats...that's good to know.

I also have cats and recently accidently sprayed my cat with it (was spraying the front yard for flies and he was following me and got covered in the spray.)

 

[Trish1974]

Is there an alternative spray to permethrin I could use? If I go with Ivermectin, what would be the correct dosage?