Plastic or wood coop after tick infestation

[pjstar]

Yeah, those bugs in the photo you shared from "What's that bug" aren't sow bugs. They could be soft ticks. Note: the photos and identification on that site are submitted by everyday people and not experts.

Take a look at these 2 links that have great information on the parasite identification, prevention and control.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/mites-lice-treatment-and-prevention.64597/
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/08/poultry-lice-and-mites-identification.html

I think you did what you thought was best. I don't think you need a new coop or a plastic coop. People have been using wood coops for centuries. In fact, a plastic coop could promote a whole new set of issues, with moisture and humidity. The Chicken Chick (link #2) says that Elector PSP is veterinarian recommended and there is no egg withdrawal period.

Do you know if there’s egg withdrawal for pyrethrin?

 

[Crooked Chicken]

Do you know if there’s egg withdrawal for pyrethrin?

No, I do not know as I have never used any of these things. Hopefully somebody else will chime in here.

 

[Crooked Chicken]

Do you know if there’s egg withdrawal for pyrethrin?

@oldhenlikesdogs or @Folly's place would you happen to know if egg withdrawal is needed after pyrethrin treatment?

 

[Folly's place]

I don't think so, but again, call the company, look at the label, and/ or call your state poultry expert. Mary

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I never thought there was a withdrawal time, but I could be wrong. I would wash the eggs after collection under very warm water than refrigerate.

 

[aart]

Do you know if there’s egg withdrawal for pyrethrin?

What exactly is the product?
Does the label state use with poultry?

 

[igorsMistress]

Permethrin

http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/PermGen.html