Red stop solution

[McReynolds]

Hi
So I think I had messaged about this last week , but update last week I started hens on red stop solution, before I started them on this I didn't see any evidence of mites was just a incase sort of treatment, but a few days ago I started to see them in the coops so I cleared out the hen house sprayed with very soapy water and replaced bedding but still see a few about and they managed to get on my hands and arms, is the red stop solution working and they are just actively looking for a new host our do I need to do something more?

 

[Debbie292d]

I've never heard of red stop so can't say but can say that the most popular way to get rid of mites is Permethrin powder. That you sprinkle around the floor of the coop, in the nest boxes, rub on perches, everywhere, and on the chickens themselves, being sure to get under their wings and butts. Also I'd go around the coop with it as well in case they are living nearby.

That comes in a spray too, but most use the powder to not add humidity to the coop or making the chickens damp.