Ohio State University Extension Bulletin

Poultry Pest Management

Bulletin 853


Treatment by Pest and Location of Infestation
Pests Material and Formulation Mixing Directions Amount per bird or Area if Appropriate Days to Slaughter Application and Remarks
Bed Bugs
Sprays
carbaryl (Sevin)
50% WP
2 lbs. per 25 gals. water1 to 2 gals. per 1,000 sq. ft. 7 Thoroughly spray walls, bedding, litter and roost surfaces. Force spray into cracks and crevices. Ventilate while spraying. Do not apply directly to poultry, nests or eggs. repeat as needed.
80% S1 1/2 lbs. per 25 gals. water 7
4F (43% suspension) 4 qts. per 100 gals. water 1 to 2 gals. per 1,000 sq. ft.7 Ventilate while spraying litter surfaces. Repeat as needed.
XLR (56.6% suspension) 4 qts. per 100 gals. water 1 to 2 gals. per 1,000 sq. ft. 7Ventilate while spraying litter surfaces. Repeat as needed.
cyfluthrin (Tempo)
20% WP
19 grams per 2 gals. water 2 gals. per 1,000 sq. ft. 0Do not make applications while birds are present in the facility. Also, allow spray to dry before restocking facility.
Dusts
carbaryl (Sevin)
5% Dust
Ready to use 1 lb. per 40 sq. ft. 7 Apply evenly to litter and repeat in 28 days if neeeded. Do not treat feed, water, nests, or eggs.

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