[upert]

what's in it that makes it different than other creepy crawly killers that makes it ok to put in a chicken coop (but not on the chickens themselevs i hear)

[richyrich7]

No idea what's in it ?

[Planner]

Hi Upert

Reading the data sheet for Nippon powder states that it has low toxicity to birds, however I would be very cautious.

Is it possible to use the liquid version Data aheet here and shield it from the hens. Nippon used to make a version that was pet and child safe that was a small container that had the poison inside that had small ant size holes in it.

Out of the two data sheets above, although I am no chemist, the liquid is slightly safer.

[Bodger]

Its a matter of 'licence' , many products have uses outside those that they are licensed for. The licensing process is long and expensive one for the manufacturer and the fact that a particular use for a product is not listed, is more often than not down to economics rather than safety factors.
Have a look at the list of ingredients on products like Nippon and you may find them to be virtually identical to much more expensive products that are licensed for poultry use.

[upert]

derris powder is another one that maybe of some use. i haven't looked into that yet though.

[richyrich7]

derris powder is another one that maybe of some use. i haven't looked into that yet though.

Also one that's being withdrawn according to our treasurer of the allotment society  :roll:

[upert]

unsurprising really.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derris