Heidi-Hi Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Just seen this on Ebay - says it is a new thing on the market - and wondered if anyone has any experience on this? Sorry if this was suppose to be under the Red Mite post, but it looks like it covers all sorts of bugs. If it works, it looks great, especially the price http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-TWIN-PACK-POULTRY-MITE-KILL-SMOKE-FUMER-PERMETHRIN-/190431759370?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Poultry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Hi Heidi! It looks like the smoker we used to use in our greenhouse years ago. That worked. I like the instructions.... First remove chickens .. as if you'd leave them.. If you try it let us know. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 They are the same as the flea bombs that you can get but repackaged for poultry housing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Dav Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 It looks pretty much like the bombs we used in Saudi but it was to rid the kitchen of cockroaches Yes it is adviseable to remove chickens and not to let them in again for over two hours..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi-Hi Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 So why are people not using them? We all use the sprays and powder, but not this? It just looks really easy and non-messy, but I'm wondering why it's not being shouted from the rooftops - it must mean that either they don't really work, or perhaps bad for the chickens, or what? Mmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooksandcrooks Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Had a look on Google and found a farm chemical company selling the fumers. They can be used in the house, animal shelters, barns etc. I have used them in the greenhouse and may try in the hen house as i've got a terrible infestation and many sprays/powders affect my asthma. http://www.farmchem.co.uk/pest-stop-fumite-mini-fumer-35gbrbox-24-378-p.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 More people dont use them as the coop needs to be completely sealed for them to work so lots of taping over cracks, vents, grilles and holes etc... if any smoke can escape they dont work any where nearly as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Had a look on Google and found a farm chemical company selling the fumers. They can be used in the house, animal shelters, barns etc. I have used them in the greenhouse and may try in the hen house as i've got a terrible infestation and many sprays/powders affect my asthma. http://www.farmchem.co.uk/pest-stop-fumite-mini-fumer-35gbrbox-24-378-p.asp Beware! The flea bombs which are essentially the same as these are not recommended for asthma sufferers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi-Hi Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 More people dont use them as the coop needs to be completely sealed for them to work so lots of taping over cracks, vents, grilles and holes etc... if any smoke can escape they dont work any where nearly as well Ah, you see, I knew there were a good reason people weren't using them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
