Mite infestations are usually only a problem on intensive facilities with thousands of hens in sheds.On genuine free range farms where chickens have plenty of room to move around and have complete access to open air and sunlight, there are seldom mite problems. If control measures are needed for red mite or other external parasites, we find that an effective treatment is an application of diatomaceous earth in nest boxes and on roosts. An additional tool now (if needed) is a pump spray called SprayWell, which uses natural oils from cinnamon and horseradish. When sprayed it is said to adhere to surfaces and release disinfecting oils to eradicate pests for up to 28 days.
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