Nb DE only works if it is dry, as it desiccates the mites, thus the felt , on the ‘glue’ side will be less effective. DE can also be used within dust bath/ bowl. It works for surface mites, as a part of mite management for many species, other types of mite will require other methods eg frontline, ivermectin etc
Very interesting, I didn’t know about the soap and that powder I don’t know if I can get that here. For now I have sold all my canneries. Would like to get a pair again though. Mites is a big problem for all my birds. I use a spray . But hard to keep the nests free . Specially my budgies. Tks for that tips of the soap.
They’re brought in on birds. Sadly not a lot you can do in terms of outright prevention other than to quarantine new birds and treat with exzolt. Then still the odd fee may linger
DISCLAIMER: PLEASE WEAR A MASK WHEN USING DIATOMACEOUS EARTH. THIS CAN HAVE HARMFUL EFFECTS ON THE LUNGS OVER TIME IF INHALED FREQUENTLY. Thanks everyone, Oliver
Thanks for the tip I'm new to this with just 6 canaries.. so the amount of soap you used in your video was that just enough for one nest pan.. cheers
Very informative video really enjoyed the film regards Terence G
Nb DE only works if it is dry, as it desiccates the mites, thus the felt , on the ‘glue’ side will be less effective. DE can also be used within dust bath/ bowl. It works for surface mites, as a part of mite management for many species, other types of mite will require other methods eg frontline, ivermectin etc
Very interesting, I didn’t know about the soap and that powder I don’t know if I can get that here. For now I have sold all my canneries. Would like to get a pair again though. Mites is a big problem for all my birds. I use a spray . But hard to keep the nests free . Specially my budgies. Tks for that tips of the soap.
Goff b. Great tip hope I can get the soap wife had no luck from the shop 😚
I use the mite powder for the felt but I pva glue mine to the nest pan
I'll be trying this method cheers
Great tutorial.
i use fresh garlic for the nest pans mites hate it
Can you use white carbolic soap
Can you use carbolic soap to clean the cages? Or as a spray in corners of the breeding cages to stop mite? thanks
That's a great question,did you by any chance find out the answer as I'd like to know this too.
can nesting pad washable?after breeding seasson ?
can i use dettol soap bar?
What dichotomous earth to you use? Food grade or insect one? Ty!!
I'm thinking food
Very useful 👍
Wow beautiful trick
My vision canery and American goldfinch meeting..
Great tip
Where do these mites come from the beginning? I have problem with this parasite
They’re brought in on birds. Sadly not a lot you can do in terms of outright prevention other than to quarantine new birds and treat with exzolt. Then still the odd fee may linger
DISCLAIMER:
PLEASE WEAR A MASK WHEN USING DIATOMACEOUS EARTH. THIS CAN HAVE HARMFUL EFFECTS ON THE LUNGS OVER TIME IF INHALED FREQUENTLY.
Thanks everyone,
Oliver
Savage vidio lurned alot
wow thanks !!!!
Food grade D.E.???
yes
Also avalbile here my beautiful 9 canery.
😉
1 pair American finch
4 new beautiful canery chick
My one canery pair ready to breeding
Carbolic soap smells so bad
Goff b
Goff b. Great tip hope I can get the soap. Wife had no luck at the shop 😦
Carbolic soap doesn't work anymore because they have changed the ingredients in the soap