Anna 1 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 In fact they'd probably want one as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 Yes, I think it's Lesleys chooks that hold each others handbags outside the eglu while they go off to lay their eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I think it's Sheila's!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cate in NZ Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I love lavender too Anna, I used to buy the lavender ironing water as well, but I've just this weekend tried making my own. Not sure how it's going to turn out, but I thought it was worth experimenting because I love freshly ironed, lavender scented bedlinen. And the lavender fragrance somehow makes ironing a little less of a chore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna 1 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 So true And that's said by a woman who detests ironing with a passion! How did you make your lavender water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I don't know how Kate A makes hers but all I do with mine is fill up a plant mister with water and add a few drops of lavender essential oil to that, shake and spray. Works a treat and smells divine - also good for spraying in the air in a room to freshen it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 One of my photos (garden album) shows the little lavender wands I've been making with the lavender. I forgot to mention it at the time. Does anyone know:- 1. the strength of most diluted Tea Tree Oils as we usually purchase them? 2. where to get stronger versions? Strong tea tree oil can be used for killing Red Mites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Not sure Lesley I have been looking for the undiluted Tea tree oil but can't find it..................... I wondered who the Lavender wands belonged to I have been trying to work out how to make them I bet they smell great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 Hi Lesley, I use Tisserand oils, as they do some totally organic ones. I think they are 100% oil too, (but don't quote me on that - as I'm not totally 100% myself) Try this: http://www.tisserand.com/products/oils.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 Ok, web-site says they are totally 100%, undiluted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Doesn't it say on your bottle, Lesley? I'd be very surprised if yours is diluted coming from where it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 It would be too easy to go and look of course Thank you Gina. I suppose you could use the tea tree oil neat on the ends of the bars to rid them of mites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 From DEFRA - any use? CURRENT ‘BEST PRACTICE’ STRATEGY FOR RED MITE CONTROL § Once the house is depleted and all manure has been removed, thorough cleaning using a power washer or steam-cleaner must be carried out. As many of the internal fittings as possible should be removed to facilitate good cleaning. § Consideration should be given to cleaning the outside of the houses as it is known that red mite are naturally found in birds’ nests in the UK and will migrate in search of a host when the poultry house is empty. § Ensure any obvious refuges are removed or sealed (especially in the areas around the nesting boxes and feeders). § When the house is dry, it should be sprayed with an approved acaricide, using a flat-fan spray for walls and floors, and a crack-and-crevice tool for application to small harborages. Product use should be on a cyclical basis to reduce the risk of development of resistance. § Birds should be bought from breeder flocks that can be shown to be free from red mite and care should be taken to ensure transport and staff are not carrying the parasites in small numbers from recent exposure at other sites. § Records of routine weekly monitoring of all houses should be kept in order to trigger spot treatments where necessary in areas where mites are found, or rotational treatment with alternative products. Treatment details must also be recorded at all times to monitor use and prevent extensive, prolonged use of any one product. SOME CURRENTLY AVAILABLE PRODUCTS SPECIFIC TO RED MITE (From “Pesticides 2001� – Pesticides approved under the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986) § Synthetic pyrethroid (cypermethrin) § Pyrethroid (alphacypermethrin) § Permethrin and Piperonyl Butoxide § Silica-based products § Citrus extracts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Thanks Kate It doesn't mention Tea Tree but I don't suppose it would hurt to use it for cleaning anyway? Citricidal is a citrus extract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Yes and tea tree is spectacularly effective against most things so won't hurt anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Thanks for that Kate, I have checked the Eglu again and I can see some dead Red Mite in the litter tray so the louse powder I used and the Jeyes fluid must have done the job I will let you know how I get on with the Diatom when it arrives, it sounds like it works on all nasty bugs including worms so I will add a small amount to the food and sprinkle some on the run floor the small tub should last me for ages ............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Will tea tree oil work against teenagers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 It didn't appear to for mine Jane but that was some time ago - perhaps the formula has changed! Commiserations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Hi Anna, sorry meant to respond with my "recipe" for ironing water yesterday, but forgot at the time, and now I've remembered I couldn't recall where the postings were . Now I'm a whole year older the brain cells are atrophying at a scary rate Anyway I'm only experimenting with this, don't know if I got the amounts right, but it smells OK today. All I did was pick some lavender, leaves, stalks & flowers, the whole caboodle, and break them up a bit, then I chucked them into a large jar and poured on some boiling water. I then left it overnight, and then strained it through a muslin lined funnel into a bottle (or 2). I think I must have made about 2 litres, probably a bit less, but not sure if it's going to be smelly enough yet. Will let you know a better idea about amounts when I've finished experimenting. But, since the next stage of the experiment involves getting the ironing board out please don't expect any more info until the weekend (at the earliest, no school uniforms to iron this sunday, hooray ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna 1 Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Thanks Kate - looking forward to hearing about the results... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Just in case they are bugs (but also useful for red mites in coops) you can get a totally natural product called 'Diatomaceous Earth', which is completely non-toxic. I understand that there are different types, which are used for different problems (bugs), but if you do a Google search there are planty of websites with information (www.d-earth.co.uk). I have used it to get rid of fleas in carpets when one of my cats became infested. Good luck Clare Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share Posted August 31, 2005 well, just to let you know, (incase you were having sleepless nights wondering ) we've tried everything to get rid of the scratchy feelings in the bed, and have decided that the matress has seen better days, rather then it being a bug. Just ordered a new orthopaedic one in the sale, so am very about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Ooooooooooooooooh wonderful Gina lets hope you have lots of good sleep with the new one and no beasties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share Posted August 31, 2005 Yes...the cat is banned (well for a while at least) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
