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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Honeysuckle on April 09, 2011, 19:17

Title: Total Mite Killer
Post by: Honeysuckle on April 09, 2011, 19:17

Has anybody tried Total Mite Killer by NetTex?  Is it any good?  I bought a bottle last week, have used it for the first time today, it was £15 for a small bottle so not cheap  :ohmy: (in my eyes anyway).  It has a (pongy) lavender smell to it (I don't like lavender  :wub: )

Cheers!

Title: Re: Total Mite Killer
Post by: wildwitchy on April 09, 2011, 20:58

I've got some & the spray which I've found effective so far (touch wood) as a preventative. The spray & liquid has a 3 month residual effect. You can get it cheaper online. Petmeds have it for £9.26 for 2L.

I used this from solway feeders which was brilliant. I thought I wasn't going to get rid of them last year untill I tried this.

 http://www.solwayfeeders.com/products/mite-ex-liquid-100ml-p3253-c89.html

Title: Re: Total Mite Killer
Post by: Chookiechook on April 09, 2011, 21:19

I used it and the redmite stuck two fingers up at me :(  Might Kill is the correct spelling ;)

Creosote has done for the * in my shed this weekend..... all dead, but by god does it stink!!

Title: Re: Total Mite Killer
Post by: joyfull on April 09, 2011, 22:01

legally most people cannot use creosote, and it should not be sold to the general public.
Here are the details from the HSE:-

http://www.hse.gov.uk/biocides/copr/creosote.htm

Title: Re: Total Mite Killer
Post by: hillfooter on April 10, 2011, 03:58

Quote from: Chookiechook on April 09, 2011, 21:19

I used it and the redmite stuck two fingers up at me :(  Might Kill is the correct spelling ;)

Creosote has done for the * in my shed this weekend..... all dead, but by god does it stink!!

Mite Kill spray is very expensive doesn't go very far and only works for spot treatment if in contact.  Not a viable treatment when you can get a pesticide treatment for half the price which for one application will keep your house free of RM for a year before reapplication.
HF

Title: Re: Total Mite Killer
Post by: alancane on April 10, 2011, 08:44

Quote from: hillfooter on April 10, 2011, 03:58

one application will keep your house free of RM for a year before reapplication.
HF

Which pesticide is that?

Title: Re: Total Mite Killer
Post by: wildwitchy on April 10, 2011, 10:41

Quote from: alancane on April 10, 2011, 08:44

Quote from: hillfooter on April 10, 2011, 03:58

one application will keep your house free of RM for a year before reapplication.
HF

Which pesticide is that?

see my link.

Title: Re: Total Mite Killer
Post by: alancane on April 10, 2011, 11:09

The one Hillfooter was talking about

Title: Re: Total Mite Killer
Post by: wildwitchy on April 10, 2011, 11:54

I will PM you.

Title: Re: Total Mite Killer
Post by: joyfull on April 10, 2011, 18:09

HF uses Ficam W I do believe  :).

Title: Re: Total Mite Killer
Post by: hillfooter on April 10, 2011, 21:55

Quote from: joyfull on April 10, 2011, 18:09

HF uses Ficam W I do believe  :).

I told you she was clairvoyant :lol: 

You can find out more from Bowden & Knights website.
HF

Title: Re: Total Mite Killer
Post by: joyfull on April 10, 2011, 21:57

I just know you so well  :lol: