Mites, everywhere

[cmom]

I also use poultry dust in the nest boxes. If wild birds get into the coops they can re-introduce them. Also there are some mites that hide in the cracks and crevices of the coops and only come out at night to feed on the birds so you have to thoroughly spray everywhere, every crack and crevice.

 

[BesideStillWaters]

If you have read the fact sheet on Elector PSP it also says repeat treatments may be necessary.

No, I haven't read it yet. Thanks!

 

[cmom]

 

[cmom]

Elector PSP is quite expensive. Permethrin has worked for me and costs way less. I have several coops. I actually mix the concentrate in a backpack sprayer. Years ago when I first discovered mites, I tried a lot of different things. With either product there is no egg withdrawal period so the eggs are safe to eat. Good luck...

 

[cmom]

 

[BesideStillWaters]

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Wow, so every 7 to 10 days is a bit too often then. My boy Wild Thang had lice again only three days after treatment, and he doesn't ever leave his run. I really don't want to wait 14 days to retreat him and let him itch that long. Maybe I can dust him in between spraying...

 

[raingarden]

I sprayed with Elector PSP and am going to try the Sulphur Dust to keep them away. Thinking about how to make the bag - will try using gauze.

https://entomologytoday.org/2016/07/18/battling-chicken-mites-with-bags-of-brimstone/

Try putting it in an old sock.

We still use Sevin dust. Probably not as safe as Permethrin or sulfur, but it works.

 

[cmom]

Sevin is no longer approved for use on poultry. With permethrin there is no egg withdrawal period so the eggs are safe to eat. If you are using permethrin once a week for 3 or 4 weeks completely treating your coop thoroughly, everywhere, every crack and crevice. I spray the walls , ceiling, on and under the roosts, everywhere. I use a backpack sprayer but I have several coops so when I treat one coop I treat all of the coops. In the past I used a gallon sprayer with a wand to get into the hard to reach areas. I know I have posted this previously.

 

[cmom]

I do generously put poultry dust in the nest boxes.

 

[rlhagan56]

Use elector psp in two doses to be sure.