permethrin

[NevadaEmma]

I imagine this has been asked before, but...

My husband noticed that our Salmon Faverolles rooster was scratching his neck vigorously this morning. He never really developed a full mane of neck feathers but he did look like he had less that usually. I picked him up to inspect him (my SF roosters are wonderful about me holding them, at least for a little while), and noticed small black bugs particularly on his comb and wattles. I picked them off and continued looking for other in his neck feathers. One of the bugs got squashed and was full of blood.

The only thing I have available is Vermectin which my husband sprayed his head and neck with while I protected his eyes. He was good about it, but when he had enough he let me know.

I have noticed a few bugs in the same area on my other rooster, but have not checked all the hens yet.

We will completely clean the coops, change the bedding (hemp) and I will dust with diatomaceous earth before putting the new hemp down.

Long winded I know, but for the Permethrin, do people use a spray, a dust or ...

 

[U_Stormcrow]

I use the 10% for me through and sprays, and am a good bit more Cavalier about it then is recommended above. Permethrin is about half as dangerous to the human body as vodka. Yes, I looked it up. On the other hand, I do avoid use of the Dust because I'm not particularly eager to inhale it, while the water suspension is more likely to Simply end up on my skin. I do wash up well afterwards, not because I am concerned about what the Permethrin will do to me, but because I have a cat I really like. Human skin will break down Permethrin in something like 10 minutes to half an hour. Your dog, similar. Your cat however it may take hours to a day. They lack an enzyme that accelerates the breakdown of Permethrin on their skin, sadly. Same with your fish, don't use Permethrin and then stick your hands in a fish bowl. With those reasonable precautions, you can use it quite safely.

 

[NevadaEmma]

Spray.

Allows me to treat the birds, and treat the corners of the coops, where mites like to hide when they aren't on the birds.

Thank you for the quick reply!

 

[U_Stormcrow]

I should add, its also really good for spiders. and ticks.

 

[Kiki]

I should add, its also really good for spiders. and ticks.

And fleas.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Spray.

Allows me to treat the birds, and treat the corners of the coops, where mites like to hide when they aren't on the birds.

 

[Kiki]

DE is pretty worthless so don't count on it helping anything.

Permethrin...specifically this product is great.
Almost all of the horse fly sprays would work too.
Horse fly sprays are easy to use and no mixing is required.
You can also buy the straight permethrin and mix it with water yourself...it stinks.


https://www.backyardchickens.com/reviews/martins-horse-stable-permethrin-spray.11854/

 

[Folly's place]

Some sprays for horses include products not approved for poultry. Stick with permethrin spray, least expensive as a concentrate you mix with water at home, or the permethrin dust.
And whatever you use, ALWAYS wear at least a N95 face mask and long sleeves, and wash everything afterwards.
Mary

 

[NevadaEmma]

Thanks!

 

[NevadaEmma]

And fleas.

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback.