Preventative Treatments ??

[dfcauley]

BTW I believe that the AS Mites do not live very long outside the repiratory system of the finches, so beak wiping of live mites is not a very effective way to become infected, although of course it happens.. It is more likely to be from community interaction, feeding chicks etc

I agree! The mites must have a host and cannot live long outside of the bird. I wipe down my perches and change out my branches weekly. I use Vikron diluted water to do this along with a good spray of Thieves in the aviary. It smells so good and is good for the birds.

[MissEdie]

Good information here.
Bump for other new people to see

[MissEdie]

Is there something you can put in water for Air Sac mites?
Not ready to handle the birds yet,

Edit
Oh Duh!
I just found it in this thread
http://www.ladygouldianfinch.com/product_s76.php

[Cath1068]

I have a question. I have 2 pairs of goulds that both have fledges they are still feeding. They are due for their round of ASM treatment. Is it safe to give them s76 in the water if they are still feeding young and if the young get it how do you treat it or more like whats a safe age for scatt or s76 ?

[nixity]

You're not supposed to use SCATT on birds younger than 6 months of age.
My understanding is that the S76 or Iverlux is safe to use for parents feeding babies.