What Do You Use For Mites/Lice?

[TwinsLoveChicks]

I am running this poll to find out what the best and most widely used treatment/prevention of lice/mites is. Please vote and then add what you answered in the comments, and feel free to let me now if I've missed anything.
Thanks!

-TwinsLoveChicks

Edited to add... Carbaryl is no longer one of the poll options.

 

[Isaac 0]

Garden dust poultry spray.

 

[FlyWheel]

Diatomaceous Earth. Dump some on the cleaned floor, spread it best I can then cover with clean bedding I use Koop Clean). Let the chickens scratch through it mixing everything. I also stir some in where they dust bathe

 

[casportpony]

I am running this poll to find out what the best and most widely used treatment/prevention of lice/mites is. Please feel free to let me now if I've missed anything.
Thanks!

-TwinsLoveChicks

Permethrin spray or dust
Ivermectin

FYI, Y-Tex = permethrin.

Carbaryl (Sevin) is no longer labeled for used in poultry and the Norther Fowl Mite is resistant to it in some parts of the country, so permethrin is the better choice.

-Kathy

 

[TwinsLoveChicks]

Permethrin spray or dust
Ivermectin

FYI, Y-Tex = permethrin.

Carbaryl (Sevin) is no longer labeled for used in poultry and the Norther Fowl Mite is resistant to it in some parts of the country, so permethrin is the better choice.

-Kathy

Thanks for letting me know! Apparently I can't edit the poll, so I'll add this into my post. Thanks again!

 

[TwinsLoveChicks]

Diatomaceous Earth. Dump some on the cleaned floor, spread it best I can then cover with clean bedding I use Koop Clean). Let the chickens scratch through it mixing everything. I also stir some in where they dust bathe

Do you ever worry about the hens breathing it in?
Thanks!

 

[casportpony]

Quote: You might be able to PM a mod and have them change the poll for you.

-Kathy

 

[TwinsLoveChicks]

You might be able to PM a mod and have them change the poll for you.

-Kathy

Thanks casportspony!