Pest control

[meshelley53]

What do y'all use for pest control for bugs/termites in your yards with free ranging hens?

 

[Mountain Peeps]

I grow mint and that keeps most bugs away. I also hang fly paper.

 

[chfite]

It depends upon what pest you want to control. My chickens tend to eat most of the bugs in their daily patrols. For flies, I hang one of those awful smelling bags in the garage near the run.

Chris

 

[JohnSteve]

If you see any signs of termites in your house. It is important to take action as soon as possible because termites damage the wood. So one can try calling a professional or can use some pesticides to get rid of them.

 

[Folly's place]

I don't use any pesticides in my yard! I will use them in the house if necessary, and termites eating the house would be a good reason.
I also will spray the chickens, and inside their coop, if mites or lice appear. Otherwise, the chickens are happy to eat a lot of bugs, and I'm good with that.
Also no herbicides here, with extremely rare exceptions.
Mary