MissSilkie Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I recently have had a problem with red mite so I went online and looked for ways of killing them. I found that Coke kills them! It really works! All my mite are DEAD! Just thought I would let you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenW Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 O very good thanks for the tip. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSilkie Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 No problem mr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 That's a new one how did you use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSilkie Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 I put the coke into a little sprayer thing that you use on plants and just sprayed in right on the mites and it kills almost instantly by breaking through the waxy coating. I wouldn't recommend spraying it on the birds, but it is fine to use on the house and it doesn't harm them! If you have anymore questions just ask! MissSilkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shirl Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 It must be cheaper than those sprays you can buy. I know I spent a fortune the year we were unlucky enough to have a visit from them. I hope cheap cola works as well though, I don't think I'd like to spray proper coke around as I'm a bit of an addict (sorry I mean coca cola nothing in powder form ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSilkie Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 LOL! No normal coke you buy fromthe shop works perfectly! It is WAY cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSilkie Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 It is an active ingredient in coke that kills them so i am sure the brand doesn't matter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella14 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Do you know what the active ingredient is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 mmm, good question stella 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie45 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Hi It's the phosphoric acid in the coke that will be the active ingredient. Make you wonder what it does to our insides!! Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella14 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 HiIt's the phosphoric acid in the coke that will be the active ingredient. Make you wonder what it does to our insides!! Jackie Indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella14 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 My partner, science dude, said the phosphoric acid in cola is much less concentrated than the acid in our stomachs. The stomach is very acidic and protected by a mucus layer (but it will rot your teeth). Therefore, it doesn't cause us any problems! He has an answer for everything! Good job he's cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Is this a wind up Spraying sugary coke around your house should give you a host of other problems to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I'm not sure that I will be trying it. There are several sites on 'tinterweb which do suggest it as a remedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSilkie Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 Can't remember myself what the active ingredient was but thanks to the people that did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissSilkie Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 It hasn't given me any trouble. Doesn't seem to make the hen house sticky either.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Is this a wind up Spraying sugary coke around your house should give you a host of other problems to worry about. At the height of red mite season, I don't fancy wasps and ants in the cube as well. I only have to let one of the boys in the garden with the remnants of a fizzy drink and we are inundated with wasps. Think I'll stick to my Poultry Shield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella14 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Is this a wind up Spraying sugary coke around your house should give you a host of other problems to worry about. At the height of red mite season, I don't fancy wasps and ants in the cube as well. I only have to let one of the boys in the garden with the remnants of a fizzy drink and we are inundated with wasps. Think I'll stick to my Poultry Shield Would you get that with the sugar free version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Hadn't really thought about it - I don't buy fizzy stuff myself, but friends sometimes bring it round. I'm sure some of it was sugar free and the wasps still come around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 HiIt's the phosphoric acid in the coke that will be the active ingredient. Make you wonder what it does to our insides!! Jackie It certainly rots teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 There are several good purpose made things to treat and prevent red mite, I dont see why you'd attempt to use a home remedy that (as someone has pointed out) will only attract other pests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenW Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Coke for red mite cool. "Ooops, word censored!"ody said you had to you this remedey it may work for some people. Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
