xScrunchee Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Just an idea so here goes....................... The active ingredient in Raid ant and cockroach killer is pyrethrum. (Raid in the red can) This is the same ingredient which is in most ant powders and ant powders can be used on chickens to kill Northern fowl mite. Now of course I would not consider spraying my hens with this stuff but wondered if it might be good to spray inside the Eglu. (Let Eglu dry before letting girls in) It says on the can- Not to spray it directly on animals, that it IS safe to use in schools and kitchens, shops and hotels, that once dry it leaves an invisible barrier that goes on working for weeks, it kills ants, cockroaches, fleas, beetles, centipedes, earwigs etc, so it should kill lice and mites?? Safe? Opinions please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 dont think there's any reason why not, esp if it dries out. anyone else any ideas??? otherwise I'm gonna get some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 I can't see why not neither I would make sure that the girls were away from the area I was spraying and keep them away until it was 100% dry. They say that it lasts for 4 weeks with one application. Even if we only sprayed the bottom and ends of the roosting bars and a bit into the gaps. Mmm, hope some others reply soon because I want to go and clean them out and if it's safe enough-I'll give it a spray today. I read on the internet that you should remove caged birds from the room being sprayed until it's dry. We'll see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Keep it well away from a cat if you have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 It's exactly what I have recommended after being told about it by an old poultryman. The Wilkos one has a handy 'puffer' nozzle for getting it into all the cracks As Chucky Mama said, keep it away from cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 I understand that you can use ant powder but I'm referring to the spray Raid-in a red can. They also do a fly spray which is in a blue can. Or do you mean that it must be fine as it has the same active ingredient as the ant powder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Ahhh, sorry, my misunderstanding. I guess it might be OK; I have used ant powder with no side effects, but not the spray. You can use the powder to puff on the birds, just be careful not to breathe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 I may give it a try. Just a little spray under the roosting bars and in some nooks and crannies. Will do it early after they have laid so that it will have all day for any fumes to go before bed and I might leave the Eglu door open just for tonight-make extra sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Well, I didn't do it the other day in the end. I had a mega clean out today though and I sprayed the red Raid under the roosting bars and into the joins in the Eglu. I left it out in the sun to dry before putting it back together in the walk in run. Think I will leave the Eglu door open for tonight-just to be 100% certain that there are no lingering fumes. I am sure that the girls will be fine but any problems at all and I will let you know. Added bonus of 4 weeks protection now-even after washing as I'm pretty certain that if you use it on your kitchen floor-once it is dry you can mop and it will still carry on working. There was no sign of red mites btw-I just like to be on top of things before they get on top of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
