The Flame Thrower.

[Col1948]

I was cleaning out the coop this morning and had an idea.
I gave it the normal cleaning the poop boards, swept up etc then I got my flame thrower out.
I't not what you imagine like a massive thing like you see in war movies, but a small hand held with a gas canister attached.
Anyway I went round all the crevices and between all the nicks so if any mites or insects were lurking in there they should be dead lol.
I do use the powder as well but I thought I would give it a blast with this as well.

 

[aart]

I do use the powder as well

What powder?
Using pesticides preventatively can create resistance for when you actually need them.

Pic of 'flame thrower'?
Risky business there, hope it's not too close to your house,
and you have a garden hose charged and ready to go.

 

[1cock2hens]

I'm imagining the kind of torch you use for weeds? am i correct OP? if so its not as concentrated a flam as something like a blow torch. I could see how a quick one over would be safe, if you know what you are doing fire is easy to work with

 

[Col1948]

1cock2hens is right, when I said flame thrower I was stuck for the right description, yes it a weed burner.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Range-WEED...F8&qid=1541401853&sr=8-5&keywords=weed+burner

 

[The Moonshiner]

You mean one of those little torches?
Can't imagine a flame thrower of any sort not burning the coop to the ground.

 

[Aufin]

I understand "resistance". Reference was tongue-in-cheek.......satirical.....meant to be humorous.

 

[Sneebsey]

Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.

Apologies; wordplay often falls flat on me when reading rather than hearing.

So are we saying that this little blow-torch won't actually cause any charring to the wood surface? I imagine you'll have to watch the area for a while, particularly if well-ventilated.

 

[Aufin]

Think BernzOmatic. Simple little torch for both the handyman and pro. Usually with a small intense flame that will burn a small bug to cinders in an instant. No need to hold the flame to any wood surface for more than a second or two. Good for corners and ...... bugs can't build up a resistance.

 

[Shadrach]

I always use a blow torch and never use chemicals.

 

[Wezdin]

Wish I had one of those! !!!