Poultry Mite & Lice Treatment – Effective Solutions for a Healthy Flock

Keeping your chickens free from mites and lice is essential for their health, comfort, and egg production. These parasites can cause itching, irritation, feather loss, anaemia, and reduced egg-laying, so early treatment and prevention are key. Woonona Petfoods offers a range of highly effective poultry mite and lice treatments to help protect your flock.

Signs Your Chickens Have Mites or Lice

Mites and lice are common in poultry and can spread quickly if left untreated. Look out for these signs:

• Frequent scratching or pecking at feathers
• Bald patches or feather loss
• Scaly or crusty skin, especially on legs
• Pale combs or wattles (signs of anaemia)
• Tiny moving specks around the vent, under wings, or in bedding
• Reduced egg production and weight loss

Best Treatments for Mites & Lice in Chickens

At Woonona Petfoods, we stock trusted poultry mite and lice treatments designed for safe and effective parasite control.

Pestene Powder: Fast-Acting Parasite Control

Pestene Powder is a proven, easy-to-use treatment that combats mites, lice, and fleas in chickens. Simply sprinkle the powder through your flock’s feathers, focusing on key areas like the vent, underwings, and neck. Apply Pestene to nesting boxes and coop bedding to prevent reinfestation. This powerful formula contains Sulphur and Rotenone, offering safe, natural protection with no withholding period for eggs or meat.

Coopex Residual Insecticide: Long-Lasting Coop Treatment

Coopex is a residual insecticide spray that provides up to four months of protection against mites, lice, fleas, and other insects. Mix with water and spray onto all surfaces in the coop, including perches, walls, nesting boxes, and cracks where parasites hide. Once dry, chickens can safely return to the coop. Coopex is odourless, non-staining, and safe for poultry when used as directed.

Diatomaceous Earth: A Natural Alternative

For a chemical-free mite and lice treatment, Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is a great option. This fine natural powder works by dehydrating external parasites upon contact. Sprinkle DE on chickens, in nesting boxes, and around the coop to create a parasite-free environment.

How to Apply Mite & Lice Treatments

• Dusting & Spraying: Treat chickens individually by dusting or spraying around the vent, under the wings, and along the neck and breast
• Coop Treatment: Apply Coopex, Pestene, or Diatomaceous Earth to nesting boxes, perches, and bedding to kill parasites at the source
• Repeat Applications: For heavy infestations, repeat treatment 7 days later to break the parasite life cycle
• Ongoing Prevention: Maintain a clean, dry coop with fresh bedding, regular dust baths, and routine parasite checks.

Preventing Mites & Lice in Chickens

• Regularly clean the coop: Remove old bedding and replace with fresh material
• Provide dust baths: Chickens naturally control mites and lice by rolling in dust
• Quarantine new birds: Always check and treat new flock members before introducing them
• Use natural deterrents: Herbs like lavender, mint, and rosemary can help repel parasites

Protect Your Flock with the Best Mite & Lice Treatments

Whether you prefer chemical solutions like Coopex and Pestene or natural alternatives like Diatomaceous Earth, Woonona Petfoods has everything you need to keep your chickens healthy, comfortable, and mite-free. Shop now and give your flock the best protection against poultry parasites!