WHAT TO DO FOR LEG MITES ON CHICKENS

[Glenda Heywoodo]

http://www.arbico-organics.com/category/spinosad-caterpillar-control?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Latin%20Terms&utm_term=spinosad&utm_content=spinosad

 

[Glenda Heywoodo]

Spinosad Products

http://www.arbico-organics.com/cate... Terms&utm_term=spinosad&utm_content=spinosad

 

[casportpony]

Spinosad Products

http://www.arbico-organics.com/cate... Terms&utm_term=spinosad&utm_content=spinosad

None of those are supposed to be used on chickens, and that's because they aren't labeled for used on chickens. Pesticide are supposed to be used as labeled.

 

[casportpony]

I searched high and low, and this is the only one I can find that's "labeled" for use in poultry.

$142 for 8 ounces at Valley Vet
https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=ac577859-6e1d-4028-b018-888e771b573f

 

[Glenda Heywoodo]

Spinasad is used on people for head lice
http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/spinosadgen.html#cancer
Is spinosad likely to contribute to the development of cancer?
No. In multiple studies, animals were fed low to moderate amounts of spinosad in their diet for 1.5 to 2 years. No increased incidence of cancer was observed. Moreover, spinosad has not been found to alter or damage genes. As a result of these experiments, the EPA has classified spinosad as not likely to cause cancer.
...
Has anyone studied non-cancer effects from long-term exposure to spinosad?
In one study, dogs were fed low doses of spinosad for one year. Effects to gland and immune cells and increases in some proteins and fats in the blood were observed.
Scientists have also tested whether spinosad causes developmental or reproductive effects in rats and rabbits. In these studies, animals were fed low to moderate doses daily throughout their lives or during their pregnancies. Effects were only observed at the highest doses. These included lower body weights and effects to some organs. Abnormal vaginal bleeding, more difficult labors, and abortions were also observed in some pregnant animals at the highest doses tested. No direct effects to their offspring occurred at any dose level.
The EPA limits the levels of pesticides, including spinosad, allowed on food. Due to this, it is unlikely that individuals would be exposed to spinosad at levels this high through their diet.
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Spinosad General Fact Sheet
No. In multiple studies, animals were fed low to moderate amounts of spinosad in their diet for 1.5 to 2 years. No increased incidence of cancer was observed. Moreover, spinosad has not been found to alter or damage genes. As a result of these…
npic.orst.edu

 

[Heron's Nest Farm]

Thanks Glenda!
Tons of great info on Spinosad. I appreciate you taking the time to post the links and find all this!!!!

I would add to your reputation, but for some reason BYC no longer gives m text editor or other functions on here. Probably a cookies problem....

 

[Heron's Nest Farm]

I don't advocate using spinosad ON chickens, but rather on the coop. They are great with hard bodied mites and of course soft bodied.

I just buy straight Spinosad. I don't need much of it, but if you did, your local farm supply (the kind that sells fertilizer, lime and pesticides) will have this in large 3 gallon concentrates. These concentrates are my higher than the kind you buy in the store.

You can also by pyrethrin at these type farm suppliers. I spray this around the perimeter (outside the chicken yard) on the plants I have out there, or the ground to deter mites and such from breeding in the mulch.

 

[casportpony]

I don't advocate using spinosad ON chickens, but rather on the coop. They are great with hard bodied mites and of course soft bodied.

I just buy straight Spinosad. I don't need much of it, but if you did, your local farm supply (the kind that sells fertilizer, lime and pesticides) will have this in large 3 gallon concentrates. These concentrates are my higher than the kind you buy in the store.

You can also by pyrethrin at these type farm suppliers. I spray this around the perimeter (outside the chicken yard) on the plants I have out there, or the ground to deter mites and such from breeding in the mulch.

What's the percentage spinosad is your bottle?

 

[Glenda Heywoodo]

thanks for finding that PRODUCT
Now as to my suggesting any and all products here on BYC

SUCH AS
the use of Wormers for chickens
is limited also.
As they are for hogs, goats beef etc NOT FOR CHICKENS
yet every one uses them

I just looked up the facts and hope
every one will use their own judgement

as to what they feel is okay
for their chickens

We here on BYC are not telling people
what products they absolutely need to use

just telling them what is offered

THEY SHOUL LOOK INTO THE HEALH SIDE OF IT

ANY WAY I AM NOT GOD,

JUST A PERSON TRYING TO

SUGGEST HELP ANSWERS

FOR THEM TO LOOK INTO USEING

FOR THEIR PROBLEMS

WHAT THEY USE IS THEIR OWN RISK

AS TO THEIR HEALTH ISSUES

so please every one read and learn

about any and all products suggesed here on BYC
THANKS TO ALL

Glenda Heywood
After Editing and publishing the NATIONAL POULTRY NEWS
for almost 30 yeas
I try and investigate the products advised to use
in careing for poultry
So should every one else
SO READ AND STUDY EVERY ONE

 

[Glenda Heywoodo]

Thanks Glenda!
Tons of great info on Spinosad. I appreciate you taking the time to post the links and find all this!!!!

I would add to your reputation, but for some reason BYC no longer gives m text editor or other functions on here. Probably a cookies problem....

I don't advocate using spinosad ON chickens, but rather on the coop. They are great with hard bodied mites and of course soft bodied.

I just buy straight Spinosad. I don't need much of it, but if you did, your local farm supply (the kind that sells fertilizer, lime and pesticides) will have this in large 3 gallon concentrates. These concentrates are my higher than the kind you buy in the store.

You can also by pyrethrin at these type farm suppliers. I spray this around the perimeter (outside the chicken yard) on the plants I have out there, or the ground to deter mites and such from breeding in the mulch.

This is good to have all peoples commens to study and decide what to use
Thanks
Glenda Heywood

My Id is this
sorry I just found out how to get it listed
29-1/2 years Editor- Publisher of
NATIONAL POULTRY NEWS
OVER 60 YEARS RAISING
CHICKENS and ducks
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