Zouave
07-28-05, 06:16 PM 07-28-05
I got this in an e-mail from a friend.
Any opinions??
>> If you are having a mite problem & need a faster
solution, and easily accessible, you can use Sevin Dust. It s available at most plant nursery
stores & is used to control pests on human consumables
like tomatoes & other garden goods. Carefully used, it
is a relatively safe way of dispensing with small
animal & bird mites (I don't believe there is any 100%
safe way!). You mix it with the bedding - I use a
clear large shaker from the 99 cent store, like for
parmesan cheese. The dust should not be used in
enclosures with open water bowls, only bottles. I have
used it for years at the rescue on the occasion when a
new animal brings mites in, and for the 3 years I was
at the pet store. NEVER had a related fatality or even
any health issues from it. Worth a try to get the
critters some relief. <<
Any opinions??
>> If you are having a mite problem & need a faster
solution, and easily accessible, you can use Sevin Dust. It s available at most plant nursery
stores & is used to control pests on human consumables
like tomatoes & other garden goods. Carefully used, it
is a relatively safe way of dispensing with small
animal & bird mites (I don't believe there is any 100%
safe way!). You mix it with the bedding - I use a
clear large shaker from the 99 cent store, like for
parmesan cheese. The dust should not be used in
enclosures with open water bowls, only bottles. I have
used it for years at the rescue on the occasion when a
new animal brings mites in, and for the 3 years I was
at the pet store. NEVER had a related fatality or even
any health issues from it. Worth a try to get the
critters some relief. <<