Barrier Scaly Leg Spray
Barrier Scaly Leg Spray is a highly effective deterrent but can also be used to treat an existing problem. Scaly leg mite can affect birds of all ages and can cause pain and intense irritation, this scaly leg spray can be used on chickens, turkeys, game and cage birds to tackle the issue.
Easy and straight forward to use, simply spray the product onto the legs, comb and wattle every few weeks for general maintenance. To rectify an existing problem, isolate the affected bird and spray the legs, comb and wattle every 5-6 days to break the egg cycle.
As well as insect repellent this high quality spray also soothes and calms irritation.
Barrier Scaly Leg Spray is suitable for use in organic farming systems because the only active ingredients included in this product are plant oils. Fully HSE approved and does not taint eggs.
Directions for use:
- For small birds use 1-2 trigger pulls per leg
- For average sized birds use 5 trigger pulls per leg
- For large birds use 10 trigger pulls per leg
Deterrent Against Scaly Leg Mite : We recommend you use Scaly Leg Spray as a deterrent as well as to treat an existing problem. Scaly Leg Mite affects birds of all ages, although older birds and feathered leg breeds tend to be more susceptible. Affected birds should be isolated and all housing cleared and thoroughly cleaned.
Prevention : Scaly Prevention is always the best option. Check for the tell tail signs of crusty, white deposits on enlarged, rough and lumpy legs where the scales have become raised. Living entirely on the bird Scaly Leg Mite cause pain and intense irritation for the bird as they burrow under the scales and into the skin of the legs and sometimes the comb and wattles. In severe cases of infestation the birds find it difficult to walk, may lose a toe and become severely deformed.
Identification: Caused by Cnemidocoptes mutans and evident as tiny white spherical creatures with a diameter of less than 0.5mm Scaly Leg Mite is difficult to spot in the early stages. For this reason we recommend you use Scaly Leg Spray as a deterrent as well as to treat an existing problem.
Suitable for use in Organic Farming Systems: Suitable for use in Organic and Intensive Farming Systems. This product falls into the exempt category of products which use only plant oils as active ingredients, as listed in Annexe IIB (Pesticides) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 (as amended) and is therefore suitable to use in organic systems.
Directions for use: SHAKE WELL. Spray the legs generously from the hocks down. Scaly leg mite can also attack the comb and wattles. For small birds – Apply 1-2 trigger pulls of product per leg. For average sized birds – Apply 5 trigger pulls of product per leg. For large birds – Apply 10 trigger pulls of product per leg.
For General Maintenance: When buying in birds always check them very carefully and treat them as a matter of course before introducing them to clean birds. Spray the legs, comb and wattles every few weeks (avoid eyes).
Where infestation exists: Scaly Leg Spray is a wonderful product to repel the mite, whilst soothing and calming irritation. Affected birds should be isolated and all housing cleared and thoroughly cleaned. Spray the legs, comb and wattles directly and evenly (avoid eyes) and repeat every 5–6 days to break the egg cycle.
Will Scaly leg taint eggs: Scaly Leg Spray will not taint eggs.
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