Spreading Diotome for parasites etc.

[My Puck Pucks]

I'm not sure how to spread the 'terre Diatome' in the coop. They say it's not dangerous for my hens, but I want to know how much or how little I must use and how to spread it.

 

[3KillerBs]

DE -- Diatomaceous Earth (the English translation), is a respiratory irritant that is, at best, merely ineffective, and can, at worst, cause breathing problems for you and your birds.

It has some limited effectiveness when used to keep bugs out of food but is completely useless once damp.

IMO, if you actually *have* a mite or lice problem you need to use an effective insecticide.

If you don't have one then there's no point to treating something that doesn't exist.

Where, in general, are you? If you put your location into your profile people can give better-targeted advice. Climate matters -- and, for things like this, laws and product availability vary tremendously in different countries and regions.

 

[My Puck Pucks]

DE -- Diatomaceous Earth (the English translation), is a respiratory irritant that is, at best, merely ineffective, and can, at worst, cause breathing problems for you and your birds.

It has some limited effectiveness when used to keep bugs out of food but is completely useless once damp.

IMO, if you actually *have* a mite or lice problem you need to use an effective insecticide.

If you don't have one then there's no point to treating something that doesn't exist.

Where, in general, are you? If you put your location into your profile people can give better-targeted advice. Climate matters -- and, for things like this, laws and product availability vary tremendously in different countries and regions.

I live in the province of Quebec, Canada.

 

[littlecoopnextdoor]

I live in the province of Quebec, Canada.

Bonjour d'Ontario! Dans quelle région êtes-vous ? Connaître les températures en hiver et en été est essentiel pour le contrôle des parasites.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Diatomaceous earth is not effective for killing parasites. Permethrins work well.

 

[My Puck Pucks]

Bonjour d'Ontario! Dans quelle région êtes-vous ? Connaître les températures en hiver et en été est essentiel pour le contrôle des parasites.

I am in Quebec, pas loin de vous. Pas loin de Ontario border.

 

[littlecoopnextdoor]

I am in Quebec, pas loin de vous. Pas loin de Ontario border.

Je suis également novice dans l'élevage de poulets, mais je pense qu'il y a des gens de l'Est de l'Ontario sur ce forum.

 

[My Puck Pucks]

DE -- Diatomaceous Earth (the English translation), is a respiratory irritant that is, at best, merely ineffective, and can, at worst, cause breathing problems for you and your birds.

It has some limited effectiveness when used to keep bugs out of food but is completely useless once damp.

IMO, if you actually *have* a mite or lice problem you need to use an effective insecticide.

If you don't have one then there's no point to treating something that doesn't exist.

Where, in general, are you? If you put your location into your profile people can give better-targeted advice. Climate matters -- and, for things like this, laws and product availability vary tremendously in different countries and regions.

Thank you. I didn't use it finally. I took your advice.