Egluntyne Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I quite like the sound of this. ~CLICK~ If it doesn't work, at least the Eglu will smell nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 That's really interesting, thank you for that Egluntyne - I had my first "outbreak" of red mite last year and was quite surprised how persistent the little wotsits were - so I think I shall go and make up this recipe and see what happens!!! Citronella is also great for keeping flies away from the Eglu and run so multi purpose!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Creating???! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Treating! Edited to add: isn't it weird how changing one letter changes the whole word - even adding an extra syllable. This looks really interesting, I've got all those in the cupboard so I may have a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Darned autocorrect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Well I read Holistically as hysterically - I have visions of poultry keepers like myself sobbing and gnashing teeth whilst spraying wildly in all directions I need a strong drink and a new pair of specs - in that order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Terrible waste of vodka I say Seriously though, it does sound good. I've got some essential oils somewhere, just need to find them (mid move) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I'm going to make some of that Can I use Bacardi ? I have some of the other stuff for a fly repellent someone once suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 The only thing that puzzles me, is it says mix it all in a LARGE spray bottle (with a bit of alcohol) - why LARGE - 5 or 10 drops of all of those isn't going to amount to very much - am I supposed to put water in as well - it would be a very strong solution if it was "neat"? I make a DIY fly spray with citronella and eucalyptus and mix that with water, so wonder if the same should happen here? (I did notice the creating rather than treating - but didn't want to nit pick as it's such a useful post!!! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I would be inclined to drink the alcohol if I found red mite. Bit worried my hens would too surely if you are spraying that around my 2 are nosey little b-----s and would be there "whats that??" - i might give it a whirl. Where do I get thyme oil. Have got the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I'd got all the others too, just ordered some thyme oil from ebay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furball Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Thankyou for the link. Definately going to give this a try. To echo Bramble ,do you top the spray bottle up with water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I did my Undergrad Dissertation on the efficacy of treating Red Mite with Essential Oils Neem, Thyme and Garlic essential oils are great for killing mites. I used 5 essential oils at 9 combinations/concentrations and managed to kill 100% Red Mite in lab trials but the problem with essential oils is that they're volatile (evaporate) by their very nature and so need regular treatment in a real coop situation. Be interested to hear how you get on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Scary photo Lewis - did you itch after looking at them? In the summer, I spray the Aubiose in the housing and run with water mixed with drops of citronella, eucalyptus and tea tree oils as a fly deterrent, it seems to work. I also dab those oils on an old terracotta plant pot in front of the run; the heat makes those evaporate and waft around. As Lewis said, I don;t think that the amounts we use in a domestic environment will kill them, but they certainly act as a deterrent, much as the similar oils in Barrier's red mite powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokbok87 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Great post will definitely be trying this one out! I've got some old mint flavoured vodka lying around the house somewhere which will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
