The Poultry Keeper

loubielou · Joined: 18 Apr 2008 Posts: 25 Location: North Devon

I know how fab creosote is for preserving wood, but how long does the stink last, and does the stuff rub off on your clothes once its dried? I only have a small garden so don't really want it permanently smelling! Rolling Eyes

Thanks

PS If I don't use Creosote, whats the next best thing for preserving wood that hasn't been pressure treated?

Tarka · Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 253

Its the best thing you can use on any poultry house providing you don't have chickens in for a couple of weeks . Fantastic for stopping RED MITE , but it's a job to get hold of now and your not spouse to use it either .

Usually takes 2 weeks for the smell to subside .
Cupranol is the best alternative IMO

Sedgewort Bramble · Joined: 13 Feb 2008 Posts: 407 Location: Bedfordshire

I think the rules on creosote have been modified.
It can now be used by 'professionals' in the trade.
I saw an advert in Smallholder to that effect.

Henwife · Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 2620 Location: Monmouthshire

I have found that the Bartoline Creosote substitute works as well against red mite. I also return the poultry to their house as soon as the creosote appears dry so long as it is really well ventilated and by that I mean a large wired window left unshuttered at night.

Dopey · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:58 pm Post subject:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pesticides/creosote.htm