Apply Acarithin powder according to instructions given in the following table:
Parasite | Parasite location | Powder dosage | Notes |
Northern fowl mite (Ornithonyssus sylviarum), Tropical fowl mite (Ornithonyssus buras) | Mainly on the hen itself (cloaca area) | Layer hens: about 10 g per hen | Single application |
Feather mite (Knemidocoptes gallinae) | Only on the hen itself, mainly on the wings area | Breeder hens: about 15 g per hen | Single application on each hen |
Red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) | During the day: in laying boxes At night: on the hen itself | Laying boxes: about 10 g per box | Apply powder to laying boxes shortly before placing hens in the hen house and repeat as needed * |
Lice | On the hen itself (on different body parts) | Layer hens: about 10 g per hen Breeder hens: about 15 g per hen | Repeat application after 10 days |
* To control red fowl mites (Dermanyssus gallinae), spray structure, laying boxes, troughs and feeders with Acarithin 20 after removing hens from hen house (repeat after 10 days) and according to the treating veterinarian's instructions.