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Has any one used this product for feather mites. It is a disk shaped cannister which hangs on the outide of the cage. It is sold at most retail pet stores. I have been keeping an eye on my birds for bad reactions to the mite spray, and the bird protector. I have S76 on the way. I really want to solve this problem I have ASAP.

Thanks everyone in advance

The best thing for feather mites is a spray like Avian Insect Liquidator. There are a lot of other brands out there in pet stores, just look for something with Permethrin as their active ingredient.
Your going to need to spray in every nook and cranny.

Here's a link to AIL for a description:
http://www.allbirdproducts.com/newprodu ... dator.html

Personally I would not use the Bird Protectors you can get at the pet stores. The fumes emitted frm these can cause issue with the bird's health

http://birds.about.com/od/birdcages/qt/ ... ectors.htm

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"The "Mite Protectors" are usually small disc shaped containers designed to hang on the side of a bird's cage. The discs contain chemicals that release a fume to ward off mites, fleas, and other parasites -- but the fumes can potentially be harmful to the very thing you are trying to protect: your bird!

Birds have very sensitive and specialized respiratory systems, and the fumes given off by these Mite Protectors can be harmful or even fatal to them. In fact, these products can pose just as big a health risk to pet birds as cigarette smoke, aerosol sprays, or non-stick cookware."

Debbie's suggestion above if a much safe way to control/prevent mites

https://ladygouldian.com/catalog/parasite-pest-control