Pease help- lice or mite

[lisbogeyfarm]

Hi all
I have kept hens for many years now but never had an issue with mites etc…till now…
We’ve had a very hot spell and when I collected the eggs today I noticed small grey mite looking things on them and my hands. Cleaned out the coop and got my dia earth powder out. Saw a few more but nothing crazy. Anyway I came inside and felt like I was crawling so went to the shower but since then my head is scratching and I have found 6 of them crawling out of my hair. Ive taken a photo but they are so small . Are they lice? Do I need to treat myself too? Thank you

 

[Painted Calls]

Looks and sounds like a mite. DE will not eradicate them. You will need to use something containing Permethrin.

@Kiki has some good product suggestions.

 

[Perris]

I too think they're mites. But check your birds' vents; if they are lice there will be egg clusters at the base of the feathers.

 

[Kiki]

Are you in the US?
If so go to your local farm store and buy some horse fly spray today.

 

[lisbogeyfarm]

Thanks everyone I’m in the UK not US but will look for something similar

 

[Painted Calls]

Does @casportpony know about parasite treatments in the UK?

 

[Kiki]

Thanks everyone I’m in the UK not US but will look for something similar

Unfortunately you're not going to find something similar over there.

There is one product that I'm thinking of that you guys have of there but I cannot remember what it's called... Give me a few minutes to dig and I'll see if I can find a link to it.

 

[Kiki]

Please read through this:
It may or may not help you.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/mite-treatment-direct-onto-chickens-uk.1257224/

 

[dfsndc7]

elector psp is pricey but worth it if they sell it near you or online. Although i used it for lice and possible mites its a one and done type of treatment. i was very pleased and doesnt have the egg withdrawl aspect after use.

 

[cmom]

I have done a little research. I can't find anything available in the UK. I came across this. I don't know if it will help you. Good luck...
https://www.diy-pest-control.co.uk/insecticides/