The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  red mite          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Poultry Clinic Author Message Mel Joined: 15 Oct 2005 Posts: 150 Location: Gosport, Hampshire Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 4:34 pm    Post subject: red mite We seem to have an infestation of red mite. We have been using Diatom for a few weeks - both on the girls and in their nest box. Any ideas? Back to top Deb_Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661 Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 4:38 pm    Post subject: I haven't had the 'pleasure' myself, but others have on here. From what I hear it is an everyday for a long time, cleaning and dusting and, and, and, Ohhhhhh, poor you. Last edited by Deb_Moderator on Sun Jan 01, 2006 7:13 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top George Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 5:29 pm    Post subject: I would use poultry shield or something similar to cut down the infestation, A few people recommend using a blow torch Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 10:26 pm    Post subject: I believe you can also use a steam pressure washer on the house for good results. Back to top nigel Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 2473 Location: Skåne, Sweden Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 9:06 am    Post subject: I use poultry shield whenever it's drying weather. I also use a blow-torch to flame all the cracks every week. So far I've had no problem with red-mite Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Poultry Clinic All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group