Severn Dust question?

[Messipaw]

Just wanted to check that this is the correct Severn Dust to use on my coop and in dust bathing areas?

http://www.google.com/shopping/prod...&lsf=seller:8175035,store:2057326186996688610

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Yes- that is the 5% dust.

Just be aware that since 2009 it is no longer labeled for poultry anymore, and so is not approved for chickens. We are supposed to be using Permethrin Dust now, or other approved chemicals.

Sevin works great and some mites are resistant to permethrin but it is not approved. There is an egg withdrawal period for sevin dust as well but not for permethrin as far as I know (toss eggs).

Don't ever put any insecticide in the nest boxes. DO change out the bedding and nest box material with every dusting though, and dust the coop well or spray it with liquid permethrin dilution.

If you put insecticide in the dust bathing areas, be aware that this stuff kills honeybees.

I hope this helps!

 

[Messipaw]

Yes- that is the 5% dust.

Just be aware that since 2009 it is no longer labeled for poultry anymore, and so is not approved for chickens. We are supposed to be using Permethrin Dust now, or other approved chemicals.

Sevin works great and some mites are resistant to permethrin but it is not approved. There is an egg withdrawal period for sevin dust as well but not for permethrin as far as I know (toss eggs).

Don't ever put any insecticide in the nest boxes. DO change out the bedding and nest box material with every dusting though, and dust the coop well or spray it with liquid permethrin dilution.

If you put insecticide in the dust bathing areas, be aware that this stuff kills honeybees.

I hope this helps!

Hi ChickensAreSweet,
Thank you for your reply. I don't have a current mites/lice issue (thank the lord!) I was thinking of just using it as a preventative. I currently use DE mixed everywhere. In the nest boxes, in the coop, in the dust bath and every where else.
I have put 7dust in the coop before. I sprinkled it on the roost and between cracks.
Have you heard about the spray? Is that good to use as a preventative for bugs?
Is it safe that I put DE in the Nest boxes mixed with sand and hay/straw?

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Quote: DE is fine for nest boxes. Make sure it is feed grade.

Permethrin liquid is dilutable and is OK for spraying coops and birds.

You are welcome!

 

[Messipaw]

Thank you