best solution to erradicate rid lice

Question

I have had no luck with  x3 heavy applications of jayes fluid on the coop and surrounding area without any sucess,could you recommend a product ? Thanks

Answer 1

Hi there are many that you could use here are a list of just a few.

Diatom powder

Barrier powder

poultry sheild

Hope this helps

Many of the sites listed in the directory will sell the above products.

http://www.smallholder-agriculture.co.uk/Supplies_Equipment/poultry_supplies/

Comments

I would recommend that you remove all bedding from the house and spray thoroughly with Poultry Shield. You need to use a pump spray and ensure that you get into all the nooks and crannies. When thia has dried, sprinkle a good layer of diatom on the floor, nest boxes and perch holders. Replace the bedding and let the hens back in.  3/4 days later re-spray the house (you do not need to remove the bedding) and again at the end of the week. Continue spraying once a week and replenishing the diatom when you clean out until you have resolved the problem. You will learn where the red mite harbour as the poultry shield will go a yellowy/green colour when you spray the mite. Have a look in our online store at www.poultryproducts.co.uk for these and many other suitable products.

Answer 2

Your choice of Jeyes fluid was not the best, red mite come out at night and become a real pest to birds. Get yourself an old fashioned plumbers paraffin gun or a propane gas / torch/ flame gun/ and gently waft it over the walls and cracks of your coop. Don't burn the place down. And thats goodbye for a while to the red mite. You can if you wish beforehand get some old plates and create natural hiding places for them on the floor and on shelf ledges then flame torch them to another comet. Adding a touch of the powders now and then won't do no harm [see post above]  The flame is used often by pigeon fanciers who are protecting their racing birds from mites. I know in the old days tarring the walls with tar was used but tar is now a banned substance. Have a blazing good time and let us know how you get on?