Red Mite Protection - coop paint?

[featheredplanets]

Is there a paint or sealant I can buy for the inside of my shed to protect it against red mite? I’m doubtful there is, but you never know. I’m going to be keeping a few quail in there and I’m trying to take every precaution I can regarding bio security, lice and mites etc etc.

 

[cmom]

I don't know what is available to you, but not long ago I had a mite infestation for the first time ever. I got some permethrin spray and sprayed all of my coops and gave the birds a spray when they were roosting. At first I thought the birds were molting but they didn't look right so upon inspection I saw the mites. Originally I sprayed the coops and nest boxes good, every crack and crevice, walls, floors, everywhere. Lately I have been spraying every 2 weeks. Haven't seen anymore mites. I have no idea how they got here. I hatch all of my own chicks. I haven't brought any new birds into my flocks.

 

[aart]

Is there a paint or sealant I can buy for the inside of my shed to protect it against red mite?

Whitewash(made with a certain type of lime) can help...or so I've heard.
Painting and filling all the cracks and crevices with said paint can help remove perfect habitat for mites.

I have no idea how they got here.

Wild birds?

 

[chickengeorgeto]

Mix some old motor oil with Permethrin and use the mixture to paint and seal all the joints, cracks, splits etc.

Below is a picture of red mites in their lair and it is easy to see how this painting the coop and roost will have a negative impact on your red mite population for years to come.