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
Northern Fowl Mites
(Bird Treatment)
Mist Sprays
permethrin
(Insectrin X, Permectrin II)
10%
1 qt. per 50 gals. water1 to 2 fl. oz. per bird 0Aim spray at the vent area. Cover or remove feed and water. Can spray cages or nests. Do not treat more often than once every two weeks.
Course Sprays
permethrin
(Atroban, Expar)
11% EC
1 pt. per 25 gals. water1 gal. per 100 birds0 Pay particular attention to vent. One application should eliminate an infestation.
(Insectrin)
5.7% EC
1 qt. per 25 gals. water0
(Permectrin)
25% WP
6 oz. per 11 gals. water1 to 2 fl. oz. per bird0

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