How to check if there is a bird in the hen house

The chicken bird, also known as chicken bugs, is a problem that affects many poultry farmers. There are several different ways to fight the tarantula - chemical methods (e.g. Harmonix Red Mite) and physical ( diatomaceous earth on the tarantula). Combating tarantula in chickens is a process that, unfortunately, must be repeated from time to time, especially when we observe an increase in temperature. However, how to check if the bird is in the hen house? The best way to check the presence of tarantula in livestock buildings is FEW Mite Trap, manufactured by FERMO.

Monitoring trap for chicken tarantula

The detection of bird scabies consists in setting a trap in poultry enclosures at night, after turning off the light. Traps for tarantula should be set in shady places, near nests, crevices of floors and places with nooks and crannies. A trap for chicken tarantula, of course, can be used in the presence of animals. This product is completely safe, does not contain any chemical compounds. Chicken bird, under the cover of night, comes out of its hiding places and willingly enters traps for chicken bedbugs FER-Mite Trap.

Traps for tarantula - instructions for use

1. Stud traps in the hen house in places where there are gaps and nooks and crannies – also near bird nests.

2. Save the dates and numbers of the traps for easy location.

3. Leave the traps in the hen house for 48 h.

4. Then collect the traps and pack them in separate string bags.

5. Put in the freezer bags with traps for 48h. Then remove the cartridge from the trap and check the contents.

Remember to check for the presence of the birdman among birds at least once a month. Thanks to this, it will be possible to react faster to these mites. The chosen ways to combat chicken tarantula will be more effective, since we will not allow greater development of these arthropods.

My hens have a birdie - what to do?

If you notice black-and-red, tiny parasites, you should take steps as soon as possible to get rid of this poultry mite. These small parasites have a bad effect on any birds, regardless of the location of the object. Various species of birds are endangered, including chickens, turkeys, ducks as well as pigeons and pheasants. The main dangers resulting from the presence of tarantula in poultry farming include a high decrease in laying eggs, anemia, an increase in aggression, lack of appetite, decrease in bird weight. Chicken bird is a problem that should be combated as soon as possible.

Effective methods of combating tarantula in birds

Among the best ways to fight the tarantula we distinguish, among others:

• Spraying on the tarantula Harmonix Red Mite - this preparation can be used in the presence of animals in the form of spraying. The spraying procedure should be performed twice with an interval of approx. 7 days. Importantly, Harmonix Red Mite does not have an active substance, thanks to which the bird (and other parasites and insects such as ticks, cockroaches, fleas, lice. flies, prusaks) are not able to become resistant to it. Learn more and visit our .

• Diatomaceous earth, which has various applications, including sprinkling directly on birds, dry bathing of birds, sprinkling mulch.

Chicken bird - prevention

Common the recommended actions that reduce the likelihood of chicken birds appearing, we recommend the preventive use of diatomaceous earth in rooms where birds are kept. It is also important to check for the presence of these mites by using FER-Mite Trap monitoring traps at least once a month, and in summer periods - once every 2 weeks. Thanks to this, the previously mentioned methods of combating chicken tarantula will be more effective.