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Lice - how erradicate

Discussion in 'Predators and Pests' started by Sussexpenthouse, Jun 24, 2011.

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  1. Jun 24, 2011 #1
    Sussexpenthouse

    Sussexpenthouse Out Of The Brooder

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    Noticed straw coloured lice on birds. Not found eggs on feather base. Using Pestene (Active constitutes Sulfur & Rotenone) to dust birds and nest/roost area. Any other recommendations on how to remove the little critters before they become a problem.
     
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  3. Jun 24, 2011 #2
    XxKiki_Bantam_BreederxX

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    Fossil Shell Flour (food-grade dietomecious earth) usually does the trick. It will also help get rid of internal parasites. you may want to clean out your barn REALLY well and use watered down bleach to kill any eggs from these parasites or they will keep coming back.
     
  5. Jun 24, 2011 #3
    Sussexpenthouse

    Sussexpenthouse Out Of The Brooder

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    Thanks for advice much appreciated.

    Will clean coop and go to co operative and see if they can source product.
     
  7. Jun 25, 2011 #4
    dawg53

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    Use poultry dust.
     
  9. Jun 26, 2011 #5
    groundpecker

    groundpecker Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I would remove chickens, clean the coup, run, and spray the whole area with water/bleach solution. I would recommend using (poultry protector) for direct spray on your birds. It may take 2-3 times to solve the problem. You could also use poultry dust, but water/bleach and pp seems to work the best.
     

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