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R. writes

Can I use the evergreen dust directly on chickens? They have mites and possibly lice.

What do you recommend?

Answer:

Per the Evergreen Pyrethrum Dust Product Label: LIVESTOCK, DAIRY, SWINE, POULTRY AND OTHER ANIMAL BUILDINGS AND PREMISES: To aid in the control of listed insects in listed indoor and outdoor animal areas, apply Evergreen® Pyrethrum Dust at the rate of 1 oz. per 50 square feet to cracks, crevices, voids, structural joints, floors, walls, wall joints, support beams, trusses, rafters, ceilings, around scales, chutes, gates, and other areas where insects harbor, alight, hide or travel. For larger area treatments use 16 to 24 oz. of Evergreen® Pyrethrum Dust per 1,000 square feet [4 to 6 ounces of Evergreen® Pyrethrum Dust per 250 square feet]. Avoid contamination of feed, feedstuffs or milking equipment. For Ticks, apply Evergreen® Pyrethrum Dust, at the rate of 1 ounce per 70 square feet in places where the insects are traveling or harboringApply 16 to 24 oz. of Evergreen® Pyrethrum Dust per 1,000 square feet [4 to 6 ounces of Evergreen® Pyrethrum Dust per 250 square feet] to exterior of livestock buildings in an 18" band along and adjacent to building foundations, and to a height of 2 to 3 feet up the side of the building where insects are active and may find entrance.  Poultry: To control listed livestock insects, apply at a rate of 1 lb. per 100 birds [10 ounces per 60 birds]. Ensure thorough treatment of vent area.

Answer last updated on: 10/29/2013

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