Neem oil for mites

[joolz68]

I have neem oil for my plants,i used in my small coop about a month back when i found red mite,i rubbed that mixed with a few drops of thyme oil in wood for a few days and its solved the problem

Im a huge fan of neem oil,it worked well for my horses..no fly likes it much it proper stinks

 

[A HappyHenLover]

How much neem oil did you use?

 

[joolz68]

Hi,i used it pure mixed only with a couple of drops of thyme oil and rubbed it in in parts, if i you warm the pure neem oil(in its container in bowl of warm water) you can use a paint brush for faster coverage

i bought a 500ml bottle and still have half left and thats also from using it on my plants and a new coop i bought to last week x

 

[starlingdaly]

Hi everyone! Sorry for my absence! Glad you guys kept discussing this topic without me.

With regards to Sevin and Dawn soap, I do not use them. The neem oil treatment can be used for prevention with a similar technique to your use of Sevin dust, keeping in mind you are working with oil instead of powder.
Prevention is indeed key! And we can do so with natural plant-based products just as Mother Nature intended.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Thanks for the information all- I just wanted to let you know I am still reading your posts and appreciate your information as well.

 

[1tass1st]

Hi Iam just wanting to know the dosage for the mites for my hens, thankyou so much. my email is [email protected] Regards Linda

 

[starlingdaly]

Hi Iam just wanting to know the dosage for the mites for my hens, thankyou so much. my email is [email protected] Regards Linda

1-3 drops of plain neem oil per bird seems to be sufficient.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Quote: Where do you place the drops? On the back of the neck?

 

[starlingdaly]

Where do you place the drops? On the back of the neck?

Yes, and/ or under the wings. If infestation is really bad, use more drops in more places, just make sure it's touching skin.

 

[knightie]

The neem oil you get for organic gardening (Bonide neem oil) can that be used on on birds/animals and their housing? I got some for gardening... (Found it on sale so bought a bunch) and was expecting some horrid smell from what people have posted... But it smells like a citrus mixed with something... Certainly not awful or stinky.