Barrier Scaly Leg Spray 500 ml  Ref: MD199

Scaly Leg Spray is a wonderful ready to use insect repellent for use against Scaly Leg Mite on poultry and other birds. Will effectively rid the birds of mite, whilst soothing and calming irritation. Will not taint eggs. Suitable for use in Organic Systems. Prevention is always the best option. Scaly Leg caused by Cnemidocoptes mutans affects chickens, turkeys, game and cage birds. 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. Evident as tiny white spherical creatures with a diameter of less than 0.5mm Scaly Leg Mite are difficult to spot in the early stages and that is why we recommend you use this spray as a deterrent as well as to treat an existing problem. Scaly Leg Mites affect 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. Suitable for use in both 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: Affected birds should be isolated. SHAKE WELL and spray the legs generously from the hocks down. Scaly Leg mite can also attack the comb and wattles. For general maintenance: Spray the legs, comb and wattles every few weeks, avoiding the eyes. When buying in birds always check them very carefully and treat them as a matter of course before introducing them to clean birds. Where infestation exists: Spray the legs, comb and wattles directly and evenly, avoiding the eyes. Repeat every 5 - 6 days to break the egg cycle.