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
Chicken MitesSprays
carbaryl (Sevin)
50% WP
2 lbs. per 25 gals. water1 to 2 gals. per 1,000 sq.ft. 7Repeat treatment in four wekks if needed. Ventilate while spraying Treat walls, bedding, litter and roost surfaces. Force spray into cracks and crevices
80% S1 1/2 lbs. per 25 gals. water7
4F (43% suspension)1 qt. per 25 gals. water7
tetrachlorvinphos & dichlorvos (Ravap)
28.7% EC
2 qts. per 24 gals. water 1 gal. per 100 birds or 1 oz. per bird 0 For cage birds, spray no less than 100 to 125 psi to vent area from below (high pressure). For floor birds, spray lightly. Do not treat more often than every 14 days
tetrachlorvinphos (Rabon)
50% WP
2 lbs. per 25 ga;s. water 1 gal per 100 birds or 1 oz. per bird0

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