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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Topscaff on August 19, 2011, 12:33

Title: Red mite anyone tried this?
Post by: Topscaff on August 19, 2011, 12:33

Hi just been told about this product anyone used and is it any good?

http://rbt247.com/rbt-uasage/locations/poultry-red-mite/

Title: Re: Red mite anyone tried this?
Post by: Lewjam on August 19, 2011, 14:10

I haven’t herd of the product before...

Though the irony isn’t lost on me though... pictures advertising the product showing an Egloo, which are known to be pretty much mite free! hehe

Title: Re: Red mite anyone tried this?
Post by: indianrunner88 on August 20, 2011, 13:54

I swear by smite the mite.  It's reasonably priced, smells okay, not harmful, is a general disinfectant, easy to use and IT WORKS :)

Title: Re: Red mite anyone tried this?
Post by: joyfull on August 20, 2011, 14:01

yes an eglu cube like all plastic houses needs no such product - just a was with a little soapy water and done  :lol:

Title: Re: Red mite anyone tried this?
Post by: alisonwo on August 21, 2011, 10:10

We have a large plastic B&Q shed which is great for the hens, dead easy to wash and hose out and no red mite problems its great.

Title: Re: Red mite anyone tried this?
Post by: alisonwo on August 21, 2011, 10:13

Just had a look at Smite the Mite, its only diatom powder nothing special and diatom powder is very cheap to buy anyway

Title: Re: Red mite anyone tried this?
Post by: Helenaj on August 21, 2011, 10:19

As it's fine today, my husband and I are going to treat our shed using Hillfooter's very detailed instructions. I've got throw away hooded overalls (which since I'm barely five foot have to be rolled up!) and masks. I can't imagine what the neighbours will think let alone the chickens when we turn up looking like extra's from CSI Miami! :D

Title: Re: Red mite anyone tried this?
Post by: Topscaff on August 21, 2011, 13:49

Hi all I have just received this email from them,

Hi Michael,

Yes our Defra approved sanitiser can be used in bird cages.

We sell it as a concentrate in 5 litre containers and you dilute at 1 part concentrate 8 part water.

Cost is £33.00 with £12.00 carriage plus VAT.

I have a gent in Carlisle using it for the same purpose.

If you need any further information please do nit hesitate to contact us.

Christine Brander
Residual Barrier Technology Ltd

christine.brander@rbt247.com
www.RBT247.com
Tel 01327 313100
Mob 07980 668305