{"title":"Red mite \u0026 mites","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed mite, also called poultry red mite, is the most troublesome pest in most backyard coops. The mites shun light: during the day they hide in cracks and seams in the coop, and at night they crawl to the chickens to feed on blood. Here you will find products to tackle the coop, such as Excellent BL Spray (also ready to use), Excellent BL Concentrate, Excellent BL Powder, Excellent Poultry Parex and the Gaun sulphur hand duster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecognise before you treat\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause red mite hides during the day, you rarely see the mites on the chicken in daylight. Clues include restless chickens on the perch, hens that will not go into the coop in the evening, a pale comb and a drop in laying. Check in the evening with a torch, or run a white tissue along the perch on the side where the chickens sleep: red-brown streaks point to mites that have just fed. Common hiding places are the ends and mounting points of perches, the corners of nest boxes and seams under feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich form suits which job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady-to-use spray:\u003c\/strong\u003e use straight away on seams, corners and perches in a small coop.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e dilute it yourself; handier if you treat a larger coop or several coops.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder:\u003c\/strong\u003e for places where you do not want to spray, such as nesting material; a hand duster helps to spread it finely.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the label for each product: how to apply it, whether chickens may be present and after how long to repeat the treatment. Mite eggs often survive a first round, so treating once is rarely enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePoints to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo single product solves a red mite problem in one go. First empty and clean the coop, remove old bedding and brush out the seams, and only then treat. A coop with few cracks, for example with plastic \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nest-boxes-and-perches\"\u003enest boxes and perches\u003c\/a\u003e, is easier to keep on top of. If a chicken goes downhill despite your efforts, consult a vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA detailed step-by-step plan is on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-mite-control\"\u003ered mite control in the chicken coop\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want to support chickens after an infestation, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-vitamins-and-resilience\"\u003evitamins and resilience\u003c\/a\u003e. All care products are under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-health\"\u003echicken health\u003c\/a\u003e; for a new or better-sealing coop, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chicken-coops-and-runs\"\u003echicken coop and run\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if my chickens have red mite?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck the perches and nests in the evening with a torch, or run a white tissue along the perch. Red-brown streaks give the mites away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does red mite keep coming back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEggs and hidden mites often survive a first treatment. Repeat according to the label and also clean the coop thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I treat while the chickens are in the coop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat differs per product. Read the label; it states whether and when the chickens may go back in.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gaun-zwavel-handstrooier-groen","title":"Gaun Sulphur Hand Duster Green","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGaun Sulphur Hand Duster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this handy hand duster you can easily and evenly spread various types of powder over the desired surface. You can use the duster for, among other things:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreading red mite powder in chicken coops (to control red mites).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreading sulphur powder over crops such as grapes and tomatoes (to protect them against fungi and mites).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the lid of the duster and fill the duster with the desired powder, leaving some space. Put the lid back on and shake the duster back and forth to spread the powder evenly over the desired surface. Preferably wear gloves so that you do not come into contact with the powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 120 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 240 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gaun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58965554037071,"sku":"GAUN89105-HAC","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/GAUN89105.png?v=1790772852"},{"product_id":"knock-pest-insectenpoeder-bloedluis-250-g","title":"Knock Pest Insect Powder Red Mite 250 g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnock Pest Insect Powder Red Mite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDusting powder for controlling poultry red mite in poultry facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eRed mite\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a handy shaker so the powder can be applied in perfectly measured doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply the product in empty houses or coops. After application, the animals may be let back into the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAreas of use\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePoultry houses and chicken coops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe application rate is 20 g\/m²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorisation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAuthorisation number: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/toelatingen.ctgb.nl\/nl\/authorisations\/23476\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNL-0019284-0000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive substance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDeltamethrin 0.051%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse Knock Pest Insect Powder Red Mite safely. Always read the label and product information before use.\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e12 x 250 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knock Pest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58966050931023,"sku":"KNOC00117F-HAC","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/KNOC00117F.png?v=1790775876"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.fidello.co.uk\/collections\/poultry-red-mite-and-mites.oembed","provider":"Fidello","version":"1.0","type":"link"}