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If you haven't got a huge infestation, then washing in Fairy liquid at least once a week, sprinkling diatom and smoothing diatom over all perch surfaces works really well. The Harkamitex (supposed to be like the old duramitex, but better) seems to be working. Dead red mite in the houses tonight and these are the ones I thought were fairly clear!
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Hi SS nice to see you. sorry bout your cockerel and the dreaded red mite!
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I wondered whether a bunch of insecticidal smokers would work for your tree problem - you would need a completely windless day, and it might still disperse too quick.
You are sure they are redmite in the tree not something else? seems strange it can support so many!
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Quote:Hi Sutty, yes, we're sure they're red mite in the tree. They land in your hair and drive you mad itching within seconds. Then you find them on your face and arms.....
cared: The branches of the conifer come down to the roof of the house, plus the hens and pigeons have roosted in the conifers. We have been advised by one 'expert' to burn the house in situ
and hopefully 'smoke out' any mite in the tree. The trees are old and about 30ft (at least). If they were smaller then a smoke bomb might work in the tree. I'm hoping the mites will eventually die off if we keep chickens out of the area for at least a year. In the meantime, I'll need to keep the other houses mite free.
I wouldn't do that - some conifers (eg Leylandii) will burn even when completely green!!!
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