Using Diatomaceous Earth As Preventative?

[DClopein]

Hello
I am hoping y'all can help me understand the use of this product. I made a trip to Tractor Supply today & picked up some essentials for my girls.
Now, I haven't noticed mites YET but I was curious if I need to use this as a preventative or do I wait until I see signs of mites?!?
I attached a photo of the bag I got today.
Have you used this product & What seems to work for you as far as mites?
Thanks in advance! ❤

 

[MysteryChicken]

I use Permethrin Dust, it's an actual insecticide that has no egg withdrawal period.

Diatomaceous earth doesn't do anything for lice, or mites.

 

[DClopein]

I use Permethrin Dust, it's an actual insecticide that has no egg withdrawal period.

Diatomaceous earth doesn't do anything for lice, or mites.

Damn!! I was told different so I went ahead and bought this instead of a poultry dust made for mites.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Damn!! I was told different so I went ahead and bought this instead of a poultry dust made for mites.

I'd suggest changing your choice of word please?

It's okay, you're new. We're all here to learn.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Do I need to treat my entire lawn or is just treating the coop & chickens beneficial enough? My girls are pretty much free range during the day. (Confined to my yard)

I wouldn't use an insecticide in your lawn, it'll kill the ants, the bees, & other insects.

Just on your birds, in the coop, & run.

 

[DClopein]

I use Permethrin Dust, it's an actual insecticide that has no egg withdrawal period.

Diatomaceous earth doesn't do anything for lice, or mites.

Also, Do I need to treat my entire lawn or is just treating the coop & chickens beneficial enough? My girls are pretty much free range during the day (Confined to my yard). I saw some type of spray for mites you spray your flock with. What are your thoughts on that?
Thanks for your help!

 

[WIchickMama]

I use Permethrin Dust, it's an actual insecticide that has no egg withdrawal period.

Diatomaceous earth doesn't do anything for lice, or mites.

But do you use this as a preventative or only if/when you see lice or mites? I heard that over exposure COULD result in resilience built up.

 

[DClopein]

But do you use this as a preventative or only if/when you see lice or mites? I heard that over exposure COULD result in resilience built up.

Right. My question as well. Thank you

 

[MysteryChicken]

But do you use this as a preventative or only if/when you see lice or mites? I heard that over exposure COULD result in resilience built up.

Whenever there's signs of mites/lice. I don't go overboard, & apply it all the time in an entire area.

 

[DClopein]

I'd suggest changing your choice of word please?

It's okay, you're new. We're all here to learn.

I am sorry. Force of habit. I will make sure I watch my language in the future.