Comparative Evaluation of Control Procedures Against the Northern Fowl Mite

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Effective control of the northern fowl mite was obtained on poultry thoroughly drenched with a 1% aqueous suspension of para-chlorophenyl phenyl sulfone (Sulphenone) plus a wetting agent; residual protection was provided by the treatment; 10% dust was effective if thoroughly applied by hand; 40% dust was effective in treating individual birds by means of a puff-type duster. Similar results were obtained with bis (p-chlorophenoxy) methane, (Neotran) except for erratic results obtained when sprays were applied by means of power sprayers. Beta-chloroethyl-beta-(paratertiary-butyl phenoxy) alpha-methyl-ethyl sulfite (Aramite) produced rather effective control but blistered the skin of birds at effective concns. Ineffective materials included sprays and dusts of p-chlorophenyl p-chlorobenzene sulfonate (Ovotran) and sprays of 1% wettable sulfur. A roost paint prepared by diluting 40% nicotine sulfate with an equal part of diesel fuel oil provided temporary relief of infestations at least as effectively as 40% nicotine sulfate a lone.

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