Permethrin spray

[Yorkshire Coop]

Thanks!!
Could you add that link to this post?:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/find-your-states-thread.270925/

All done

 

[4EverOrp]

Yes, I think we can get that for dogs/cats - it's pretty pricey though considering I have around 30+ birds. I liked the idea of occasionally but routinely spraying the birds/coop with permethrin to keep things in check - but I guess if its not available in the UK and there's no alternative, I'll have to continue the more complex warfare methods

Thanks everyone, for your help.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Thanks - that helps. Do you know what the active ingredients are in the total mite kill concentrate?

I have also used the pigeon ivermectin in the past - so that's another option - everything is so expensive here in the UK though! Makes chicken keeping far from economical...

Permethrin is the active in the total mite kill spray for the Coop.

Think all animal products are pricey but they know people will pay because they love their animals. If I didn’t have my menagerie I could probably afford a holiday

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Total mite kill ingredients ~

Total Mite contains a permethrin insecticides for rapid knockdown, and is also a multi-purpose cleaner.

- Kills mites, red mite, fleas, lice and other flying and crawling insects
- Cleans & Disinfects your chicken coop and animal housing
- Kills bacteria, virus, yeast, algae and fungi (i.e. E.Coli, Salmonella, Listeria and Ps Aeruginosa)
- Oily base penetrates deep into cracks, crevices and corners which parasites commonly use as harbourages
- Contains excellent residuality on all common surfaces.

Contains: Permethrin 2.3%, Tetramethrin 0.23%, Benzalkonium chloride. Do not spray on birds or animals, avoid contact with skin.

 

[casportpony]

and is also a multi-purpose cleaner.

Interesting, and useful. Wish we had something like that here.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Interesting, and useful. Wish we had something like that here.

Thinking about it, that is probably the reason it says don’t spray on birds and avoid contact with skin. Because of the cleaning aspect part of it. Can’t say it’s ever bothered me though when I’ve got it on my skin. I’m very liberal once I get spraying in the Coop, especially when I see the mites dying before my eyes!

 

[aart]

Did not read the 40 pages, so sorry if this was mentioned. Do you have access to fipronil? Usually sold as a flea and tick treatment for dogs/cats. That will work on lice and mites on the birds.

Not sure who you were addressing, but....
Wouldn't want fipronil in my eggs.......and it wouldn't work to treat the coop if there were roost mites involved.

 

[paneubert]

Not sure who you were addressing, but....
Wouldn't want fipronil in my eggs.......and it wouldn't work to treat the coop if there were roost mites involved.

I was talking to the person from Europe who was struggling to find any sort of product that would help them with their issue.

As for effectiveness on roost mites, if the roost mite bites the chicken it would work just the same as any other treatment of the bird. The mechanism of action of the drug is via blood. Kills the pest after they feed on the host. Recommendation is to spray it under their wings for better absorption into the bloodstream (if you buy the spray), or drop on the skin wherever easiest to access. Lasts weeks at a minimum.

EDIT:
But I agree about fipronil being nasty stuff. I just figured it could be mentioned as an option if they are ok with a long egg withdrawal or if they wanted to try it in Winter when laying may take a break.

 

[aart]

As for effectiveness on roost mites, if the roost mite bites the chicken it would work just the same as any other treatment of the bird. The mechanism of action of the drug is via blood. Kills the pest after they feed on the host. Recommendation is to spray it under their wings for better absorption into the bloodstream (if you buy the spray), or drop on the skin wherever easiest to access. Lasts weeks at a minimum

Yes, I understand how it works, most of it spreads over the skin rather than entering the bloodstream, I use it on my dogs....just don't think it would work the same on birds as mammals( @Sue Gremlin would know) ....and don't want it in my eggs.

 

[paneubert]

Yes, I understand how it works, most of it spreads over the skin rather than entering the bloodstream, I use it on my dogs....just don't think it would work the same on birds as mammals( @Sue Gremlin would know) ....and don't want it in my eggs.

Too bad there isn't something that is highly effective, yet somehow does not enter the eggs (or stick around in the meat).