Comments on: Could the answer to red mite infestations be….mites?

By: Pocket Farm

Pocket Farm — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 15:49:39 +0000

Sounds like you have a real problem. For many chicken keepers mites are just part and parcel of it while others get away with relatively few infestations. It really is a case of trying different things until you find one that suits you. I’d be very interested if you do try the Androlis to hear how it goes for you. Diatom powder works well for me. Make sure there are no easy hiding places for them like under roofing felt but with a plastic coop you are at least giving yourself good options for cleaning and disinfecting.

By: adele

adele — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 10:16:04 +0000

we have had chickens for many years and are plagued with red mite we have tried all sorts of chemical products we have soaked each bit of our plastic hutch in mite disinfectant and done the birds I believe it is from wild birds and we are in an area full of trees. what would you recommend we are very interested in the idea of using a mite to kill ours

By: Kathryn Walker

Kathryn Walker — Thu, 12 May 2016 19:44:30 +0000

Thank you very much for your help. I will bear everything in mind.

By: Pocket Farm

Pocket Farm — Thu, 12 May 2016 19:19:50 +0000

Glad to help. Plastic houses are generally less inviting to mites than wooden houses – especially those with felt roofs – anyway. If you do get an infestation then they are also easier to clean out using a mite killing disinfectant such as Poultry Shield and a hose. Androlis mites have a fairly short lifespan so are really only for use if you have a problem already, you wouldn’t use them as a preventative measure. Enjoy your new chickens.

By: Kathryn Walker

Kathryn Walker — Thu, 12 May 2016 09:47:56 +0000

I am just about to start having chickens (only 3) and have an Omelet chicken house. I want to be able to prevent the infestation of red mite if possible and wonder is it worth using the Androlis as soon as I get the hens or do I need to wait until the red mite appears? Sorry , I am sure you are used to dealing with large farm businesses but wonder if you wouldn’t mind giving me some advice. Also how much would I need to use? Thank you.