TheChookKeeper Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Question is in the subject really - does Barrier Louse Powder terminate louse eggs, as well as adult lice? I usually leave it later in spring to "dust" my chooks, but did it yesterday, and it was gross - there were a few adults running around on all of them - but most had a LOT of eggs around their bums. I've powdered them all to within an inch of their lives - but don't know if it will kill the eggs, or just the adults? I see Barrier (and others) make a spray too - is this easier to apply than the powder? I've been using the powder (both Louse and Red Mite powders) for years, and have no particular problem with them - but am always looking for a way to make my life easier!!! Thanks awfully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Barrier Louse Powder doesn't kill anything - lice or their eggs. It is a repellent. If your chooks are infested, you need to use something containing permethrin to kill the lice. The easiest and most popular is Johnson's Anti Mite Spray. Spray each chook twice - once each a week apart - making sure you part the feathers and spray down to the skin where the lice are living. The second spray a week later is to catch any eggs that have hatched. There is a 48 hour egg withdrawal period with this product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChookKeeper Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Oh goodness! I didn't realise that! I will get myself some spray at once! Before the little blighters have a chance to lay any more eggs! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Best treat the housing too as lice can hang around in it and hop onto other birds. I use Buz Busters powder for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
