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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Buffy the eggs layer on November 08, 2010, 04:51:03 pm

Title: creosote and red mite?
Post by: Buffy the eggs layer on November 08, 2010, 04:51:03 pm

Hi All,

 I know that a few of you have aplied creoste to your poultry houses in the battle against red mite. Can you please tell me what make and suppliers you have used as I am struggling to get hold of some and wondered if the creosote substitutes that are on the market do the same job?


Buffy

Title: Re: creosote and red mite?
Post by: Helencus on November 08, 2010, 05:26:10 pm

Hi I used the substitute from wickes and it's worked well, only thing that did!

Title: Re: creosote and red mite?
Post by: knightquest on November 08, 2010, 06:20:39 pm

Not much help here I'm afraid.....I got some from a friend who owns a hardware shop and bought a load of it just before it went illegal. Even though we're good friends he didn't sell me the creosote itself but the carrier bag was £3.50  :o :o  :D

Ian

Title: Re: creosote and red mite?
Post by: Sevy on November 08, 2010, 06:46:48 pm

Hi Buffy
I get proper cresote from Farmstar think they only do the real stuff in dark brown.

Title: Re: creosote and red mite?
Post by: TheCaptain on November 08, 2010, 09:05:34 pm

got me a great big drum of it from Scats, £35 for a 60 litre (I think) drum.

Title: Re: creosote and red mite?
Post by: Castle Farm on November 09, 2010, 08:25:46 am

Proper creosote is only available to fencers and Farmers ::).

Paraffin and diesel work just as well. I have used both in the past without any problems.

Title: Re: creosote and red mite?
Post by: Rugbyman on November 09, 2010, 11:53:56 am

I get mine from a local farm supply shop. It isnt widely available to the public but it does keep the red beasties away. :farmer:

Title: Re: creosote and red mite?
Post by: Buffy the eggs layer on November 09, 2010, 09:35:56 pm

Thanks folks,

 I have spotted some on ebay so will give it a go

B