What do you use to keep the bugs down in the coop?

[RollinWithTheStones]

I know some use DE and I've seen some say they use Sevin.

Could I use sevin? Only one place (20 miles away) has DE that I've found. If so what kind of sevin should I use?

 

[Okie Amazon]

What kind of bugs are you worried about?

 

[RollinWithTheStones]

I guess mites and ticks, whatever isn't good for chickens to have or be around.

 

[HomesteaderMel]

I have bought DE online. www.bulkherbstore.com has a pretty good price.
Also, tansy is supposed to deter insects. I would bet the chickens would eat it, though!

 

[inohio]

tractor supply sells a DE / benonite clay mixed product that is at least 51% DE based on the ingredients list

 

[RollinWithTheStones]

Yeah I'm kinda far from a tracator supply.

 

[Nicole01]

I use DE and I clean the coop a few times a day. I haven't seen a single bug in the coop yet. Our coop is located inside our garage, so I need to keep it clean. I add the DE once every 2 weeks or so and a complete clean every 1-1.5 months. I have Sevin, but I not using any until necessary.

 

[So Cal Chick'ns]

Nicole? I have an unrelated question about your coop being in the garage. Does your flock (how many?) free range at all? Do you have a rooster, and if so, does keeping them in the garage keep the crowing somewhat at bay? Is your garage attached, or detached from your home?
Sorry to ask so many questions, but I'm trying to possibly come up with a better answer to a small backyard coop issue. Many thanks!

 

[hcppam]

I also sprinkle a little seven dust in mine to be on the safe side.

 

[TexasAggieOfc]

I use 3 guineas... ever since I introduced them to the coop, the bugs have been non-existent, and we had a bad fly problem at the start!