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RED MITE CONCENTRATE & POWDER

 

Red Mite Concentrate and Red Mite Powder are effective repellent combinations to be applied to poultry as a proactive ‘0n bird’ deterrent to infestation or to rectify an existing problem. Our formulation uses only the highest quality 100% natural, non-irritant ingredients that are totally safe to birds, poultry, the user and to the environment. Its active ingredient is a synergised tropical plant extract mixed with a blend of herbal and essential oils, all of which are proven effective against all types of mite and lice.

 

Organic Farming Systems: Developed for use in intensive farming systems, but also suitable for use in organic farming systems, as they fall into the exempt category of products which use only plant oils as active ingredients, as listed in Annexe IIB (Pesticides) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 (as amended).

 

HSE Licence Nos. 8304 & 8309: In accordance with new repellent regulations under the Biocidal Products Directive, Barrier Animal Healthcare has secured all the necessary licence approvals and licence numbers well in advance of the regulatory deadlines.

 

What is red mite?  These tiny free-living bloodsuckers are a common problem for the poultry industry with many producers seeing their effect on the health and productivity of their stock. Chickens are the main hosts, with mite troubling flocks of broiler breeders, free range and barn egg layers. They may also occur in ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons and other avian species.

 

Know your enemy:  Red Mite may arrive on the farm in equipment such as egg trays, contaminated feed, through intakes of infested birds, or through wild bird transmission. They are nocturnal ectoparasites that feed on the birds as they roost at night before disappearing into the cracks and crevices of the building structure during the day. The adult female measures 0.7 mm x 0.4 mm and is red in colour after feeding or otherwise grey/black in appearance.  They thrive in the warm food-rich environment of a poultry house where their life cycle can be as short as 7 days. The larvae hatch and mature into egg laying adults in as little as 3-4 days, which can result in dramatic population growth. They persist in empty poultry houses due to their ability to roll themselves into a tight ball putting their tough sclerotized, chemical resistant shell outwards. In this kind of hibernation state they have been known to survive up to 36 weeks, even without feeding.

 

Have I got red mite?     An increase in feed consumption accompanied by poor body condition of the birds and a decrease in egg production can be an indication to take a closer look at your flock and poultry housing for signs of mite.

 

Regularly monitor and control red mite throughout the year to help reduce general ill-health and risk further spread within the flock. Red mite infestation can mean one or more of the following problems:

 

 Mild to severe irritation of the birds resulting in depressed production.

 An increase in floor eggs - since birds will avoid heavily infested nest boxes.

 An increase in vent pecking, cannibalism and general distress to the birds.

 Clinical anaemia, leading to dull, pale combined birds and possibly death.                    

    Pale coloured yolks.

 Downgrading of eggs, as a result of red staining with crushed mites or mite faeces.

 Farm staff, that collect eggs and generally care for the birds suffering from skin irritation or dermatitis.        

 

Hygiene:   The risk of red mite infestation can be reduced by a complete and effective farm hygiene programme, with regular health checks on bird intakes, careful examination to ensure any new equipment brought onto the farm is properly disinfected and effective measures against wild bird contamination.  

 

At depletion all equipment should be removed from the house and completely mucked out. Disinfection with our Barrier V1 (MAFF approved virucidal disinfectant) is essential and the house equipment, slats and fabric of the building should be thoroughly cleaned off.  When you have a flock in production that shows signs of infestation, effective control that is non-toxic to both the birds and the user is essential. BHC based products such as carbaryl and lindane have now been withdrawn from the market and the remaining treatments, which are organo–phosphate compounds, should be avoided.                                           

 

The product is available in two application methods:

A slow release powder, to dust on for a long lasting effect, and a liquid concentrate, for knapsack application.

Red mite is a nocturnal creature so it’s best to treat the birds before lights out.

Dim the lights as low as practically possible to avoid any undue agitation amongst the birds.

Don’t forget that red mite can live away from the bird for up to 36 weeks.

Powder:  Sterilizable maize is used as the carrier and unlike other carriers, it will not metabolise via cuts, abrasions, scabs, grazes or dry flaky skin areas and form granulomas. Dust red mite powder over the bird and also put in dust bath. Dependant upon infestation, the powder can be applied again after 5/6 weeks. If you are affected by dust allergies, it’s advisable to wear a mask during application.

Liquid Concentrate: Shake well. We recommend that you dilute the contents of the whole container in one go. Any unused diluted concentrate can then be stored in an airtight container away from direct sunlight and heat. Shake diluted product well before spraying directly and evenly over the birds.

For ongoing maintenance:  Dilute 1 part product to 50 parts water.  

Where infestation exists:  Bring the dilution rate down to 1 part product to 20 parts water and repeat within 7 days.  

 

Safety Data:

Our formulations are 100% natural, non-toxic and non-irritant and must not be used in conjunction with any chemical based products, as this will render ours useless.   

 

 

 

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