Sevin Dust Use

[spatcher]

Everyone has to make a choice as to what they use for pests. Before I bought it I did a bit of research and would like to pass on the info. Bottom line though, if it works for you and have had no problems then do what you will. I have read here in posts that it is okay to use with no worries. I have read that it is okay to use but you cant eat their eggs for a week. And I have read dont ever use it. I found an entry on another site by a writer that wrote the company and they responded that it should not be used on chickens. Finally, I found the following and decided it wasnt worth the risk. I hope this helps with some of the questions people have. www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/household/brands?tbl=brands&id=19022002

 

[Ericasl]

Thanks for the info, always good to read up on what we use.

 

[spatcher]

You're welcome Erica.

 

[redhen]

hi..i just read my bag of sevins dust today...and for one of its uses it said for use on pets...and to dust them down to the skin with it.(just dont get it in thhier eys..etc..).and use on thier bedding also..

.....but it did say for cats and dogs...but the person that metioned it to me last night uses it..with no problems, on her chickens..so...i may use it if my chickens get a bad bug problem..and just not eat the eggs for a bit.....thanks, Wendy

 

[amysue2012]

What about DE? I've read some about it on here. I havent tried useing it but I havent notice a but problem with my chickens eather.

I do use seven on my dogs. They go out and tend to bring back ticks. Ive found seven works great for that.

 

[spatcher]

Some people swear by it. Hope it dont come back to haunt them. Says to rub it in the dogs skin then on the safety sheet tells you to wash your hands thoroughly after touching it. Just dont seem right to me. Like maybe they have the attitude of "hey, its just an animal". Other than the garden, I dont think I would ever use it.

 

[Miltonchix]

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Wash your hands so you don't accidentally ingest any by rubbing mouth/face. I'll bet it doesn't say its safe to eat anywhere on the container. That statement is just another one of those the lawyers made them add because someone at sometime probably took a mouthful and got sick. Then sued of course.
Sevin dust is sometimes, as a last resort, quite necessary. I've used it several times with great results.

 

[seminolewind]

Do NOT use more than 3% sevin. A good friend of mine accidentally used 10%, and her favorite chicken died.
I dust under their tails, and in their dust bath spot, mixing a bit in the dirt. I figure if it's okay for tomatoes up to a week prior to picking, it should be okay for chickens. Nothing is completely safe in this world. Oh yea, some people use Adam's flea and tick shampoo

 

[spatcher]

The data sheet linked on the initial post is for Ortho Sevin Dust @ 5%.

 

[lovethechickens]

10 percent says on the bag, not safe. And the 5 percent gives you directions for putting it on your animal.