An Evaluation of Permethrin, Carbaryl, and Amitraz for the Control of Northern Fowl Mites on Caged Chickens

Abstract

In two trials at the University poultry farm, two formulations of the synthetic pyrethroid permethrin (Ectiban 5.0% EC and Ectiban .25% Livestock Dust) were compared against carbaryl and amitraz sprays for the control of northern fowl mite, Ornithonyssus sylviarum (Canestrini and Fanzago), on caged birds. Under continuous reinfestation pressure, birds treated with dust did not support live mites in the vent region until 7 weeks posttreatment in comparison to 4 weeks with the permethrin 0.5% spray. Initially, both carbaryl (.5%) and amitraz (0.5%) sprays were as effective in controlling mites as the permethrin spray but did not provide protection for as long a period. Individual birds were either had dusted or treated with low pressure sprays.

Cytogenetic Effects Induced by the Natural Pyrethrins and the Synthetic Lambda Cyhalothrin in Mice in Vivo.

“…The natural pyrethrins and the synthetic pyrethroids are extensively used allover the world, including Egypt in order to control mosquitoes (Mutinga et al 1992), mites (Collison et at. 1981), human head lice (Dodd 2000) and many agricultural pests (Stadler 1996)--as well as veterinary and public health programes (Leahey 1985).…”

Effectiveness of Ectiban, Egg Oil, Rabon, or Sevin for Control of Northern Fowl Mites on Laying Hens

“…The synthetic pyrethroids, fenvalerate (Ectrin), and permethrin (Atroban, Ectiban), have been field tested against NFM with effective control lasting as long as 2 to 3 months posttreatment (see review by Collison et al, 1981). These new compounds have provided superior NFM control in some field tests where these mites could not be satisfactorily controlled by sprays of malathion (Williams and Berry, 1980) or carbaryl (Collison et al, 1981).…”

“…These new compounds have provided superior NFM control in some field tests where these mites could not be satisfactorily controlled by sprays of malathion (Williams and Berry, 1980) or carbaryl (Collison et al, 1981). Of equal interest is the recent use by poultrymen of high velocity power units to dispense high concentrate wettable powder (WP) or low concentrate dust formulations as acaricidal treatments against NFM.…”

Comparative Efficacy of Plastic Strips Impregnated with Permethrin and Permethrin Dust for Northern Fowl Mite Control on Caged Laying Hens

“…In recent years, considerable interest has been shown in the potential of synthetic pyrethroid acaricides for northern fowl mite control. Demonstrating high acute toxicity to these mites, acceptable residual activity, low requisite concentrations, and a low order of acute toxicity to poultry, fenvalerate and permethrin appear to be wellsuited for this use (Hall et al, 1978;Loomis et al, 1979;Lancaster and Simco, 1980;Loomis and Dunning, 1980;Williams and Berry, 1980;Collison et al, 1981;Arthur and Axtell, 1982). Application techniques evaluated included high or low pressure sprays and dust treatments.…”