Mites or ???

[Coopcheney]

I'm happy to report after 3 very long months for my chooks, my dogs, myself, my house, my property and my coop/barn all are finally improving. It has been unbelievable, literally. I'm SO glad you are getting a handle on it. I actually am bringing some parasite sample to an entomology lab next week, These things are veracious!
I hit my coop and barn hard with dawn soap/agricultural vinegar mixed with essential oils the last three weeks. It really helped. Of course the birds are 100 times better, the Fluralaner and bathing has saved my animals. So I think it's all improving simultaneously, since the mites want to be on the birds. Using sulfur & boric acid in bedding, which is also helping.
Still fighting them in our garage and garage attic with the help from some exterminators.
Come on winter!!!

Does winter help?

 

[Reggan]

Does winter help?

It does... low humidity and cold. They (especially eggs) can still go dormant, but it gives you a huge headscarf on them in early spring, before their numbers get out of control.

 

[Reggan]

It does... low humidity and cold. They (especially eggs) can still go dormant, but it gives you a huge headscarf on them in early spring, before their numbers get out of control.

*head start

 

[lases77]

Dipping the birds in a mix of neem oil and water every 3 days interrupts their reproduction cycle by sterilizing the adults.Hope this helps!

What's the ratio of neem oil to water that you mix?

 

[McChooky]

What's the ratio of neem oil to water that you mix?

1-2 tablespoons neem oil + 1 gallon of water + 1 tablespoon dish washing soap = Dip
1 tsp neem oil + 1 tsp dish washing soap + 16 ounces of water = Add to spray bottle
Mix well before using