Need foolproof tips on how to use permethrin powder, Please!

[BigBlueHen53]

Someone has said to use a knee-high nylon, fill it with the permethrin and use it to powder the chicken all over, being careful to get under the wings, between the legs, and in and around any other creases. Maybe that was @Wyorp Rock or @Eggcessive.

 

[Eggcessive]

Here are 2 good links below to read with pictures of lice or mites. Most have one or the other. Lice eggs are seen at base of feathers as white to gray clumps. Mites usually leave brown specks. Treat lice at least twice at 10 day intervals, mites at 7 days to stop the hatching of eggs. https://the-chicken-chick.com/poultry-lice-and-mites-identification/

https://poultryhealthinspection.ucd...les/Lice & Mites of Poultry - McCrea 8162.pdf

 

[Sally PB]

Is there an egg withdrawal period with either permethrin spray or dust? I haven't seen any mention of one, but I don't want to assume.

@aart, @rosemarythyme, do you know?

 

[aart]

Is there an egg withdrawal period with either permethrin spray or dust? I haven't seen any mention of one, but I don't want to assume.

@aart, @rosemarythyme, do you know?

I do not think there is any withdrawal.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I do not think there is any withdrawal.

x2. I'm not aware of a withdrawal period.

 

[1motorpsycho]

Hi all. I am dealing with a mite infestation and I bought permethrin powder. I don’t know really how to use it. Is it safe to put directly on the birds? And if so, how much per bird? Do I mix it with some thing? I was thinking, maybe I needed to use diatomaceous earth and sprinkle permethrin into that and then dust the birds… So as to maybe dilute the potency of the powder itself? I don’t really know and I’m just guessing. The packaging doesn’t really help, it makes it sound like the powder is only for use and treating the coop itself and the environment. I’m not sure what to do, I need advice!!. I also have diatomaceous earth. I have been, using wood ash as well, on the birds. I also made the garlic juice, lavender and eucalyptus concoction, and have been spraying birds with that until my permethrin came in the mail.

I had a horrible red mite infestation. I hear they are the hardest to get rid of. I was so overwhelmed that I took the inspected birds to a friend's DURING THE DAY (red mites are nocturnal) and left them there for almost 2 weeks (they die without feasting on chickens at 2 weeks). Meanwhile, I sprayed and put down cedar chips (Yes, I did and it will be fine). Sprayed again. I haven't seen any in a few days. I purposely would walk though shavings and check my feet. I am bringing them home tomorrow and I will dip them in permethrin 10 before releasing them at home. I plan to spray again mid fall. DE did not work for me. I think the mites breed too fast. Good luck!

 

[Krystal B]

I had a horrible red mite infestation. I hear they are the hardest to get rid of. I was so overwhelmed that I took the inspected birds to a friend's DURING THE DAY (red mites are nocturnal) and left them there for almost 2 weeks (they die without feasting on chickens at 2 weeks). Meanwhile, I sprayed and put down cedar chips (Yes, I did and it will be fine). Sprayed again. I haven't seen any in a few days. I purposely would walk though shavings and check my feet. I am bringing them home tomorrow and I will dip them in permethrin 10 before releasing them at home. I plan to spray again mid fall. DE did not work for me. I think the mites breed too fast. Good luck!

I am having the hardest time finding any info on dipping chickens with mites in peretherin and the dilution rate. Could you point me in the right direction??? Panic moment over here as we have a sick chicken.

 

[GodLovesU]

I used poultry dust brand.I just wore gloves,held each bird upside down,powdered each bird,rubbed the powder in,and cleaned out the coop.After cleaning the coop my dad sprayed it with permethrin liquid.The powder doesn’t need diluting but the liquid does.

 

[Jener8or]

I am having the hardest time finding any info on dipping chickens with mites in peretherin and the dilution rate. Could you point me in the right direction??? Panic moment over here as we have a sick chicken.

I wouldn't dip them, it can be too stressful on them and cause them to go into shock or stop their heart (potentially fatal). I would use the poultry/livestock dust or the spray.


https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/martins-horse-stable-permethrin-citronella-spray-1-qt

 

[dawg53]

Chickens can be dipped, and they love warm water because it relaxes them. I've done it using Permethrin liquid concentrate. Use common sense not to dip them when there are cold temps. Permethrin dust can be used in cold temps. Dont forget to treat inside the coop, nest boxes etc.
Here's a link, scroll down where you can read about Permethrin dips:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-fleas-dealing-with-external-parasites.74599/