Parasites in the nesting box

[AnonPaperclip]

So we got some nesting boxes for our pullets who are close to laying, and a couple weeks later I go to clean it out and I find tiny bugs at the bottom of the box. Most of them are tiny, and probably transparent or the same color as the wood. Is there anything I can do about this or do I have to replace all the boxes?

 

[bradymars]

Just put 7 dust in the bottom and cover with hay.

 

[AnonPaperclip]

We dont have the dust, but we do have a sprayer version of the same brand, would that work too?

 

[Kiki]

They are either mites or lice.
Permethrin is approved for poultry use, Seven is not.
This product will work to get rid of the bugs.
So will Martin's 10% Permethrin Concentrate which needs to be diluted with water.

 

[Kiki]

We dont have the dust, but we do have a sprayer version of the same brand, would that work too?

What is the brand name you have, exact product and I will look it up and tell you if it is ok to use or not.

 

[AnonPaperclip]

We have this

 

[Kiki]

NO...Do not use this.
https://www.gardentech.com/-/media/files/gardentech-na/us/sds/gardentech-sevin-ready-to-use-sds.pdf

Hazardous Component Name CAS-No.

Carbaryl 63-25-2


Carbaryl is no longer approved for poultry.

 

[Kiki]

 

[Kiki]

The 7 dust I've used is safe for animals and poultry, it's right on the label. Your talking about garden dust

No I'm talking about Sevin Dust...it used to be approved, you may have an OLD package of it.

Eta....Many still use it in Canada.

 

[AnonPaperclip]

NO...Do not use this.
https://www.gardentech.com/-/media/files/gardentech-na/us/sds/gardentech-sevin-ready-to-use-sds.pdf

Hazardous Component Name CAS-No.

Carbaryl 63-25-2


Carbaryl is no longer approved for poultry.

Got it! I'll see if we can get something that is actually safe for chickens. Thanks! For now, I'll just keep the nesting boxes away from the coop.