{"product_id":"total-hygiene-powder-red-mite-300g","title":"Nettex Total Hygeine Powder","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTotal Hygiene Powder (300g)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSafeguard your flock and maintain a clean, parasite-free coop environment with \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Hygiene Powder (300g)\u003c\/strong\u003e by Chicken Health. Formulated as a high-potency, natural mineral powder, this essential poultry care product provides a dual-action defence against red mites, northern fowl mites, lice, and crawling parasites, as well as coop moisture buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRed mite infestations cause extreme stress, severe anaemia, feather loss, and significant drops in egg production. Total Hygiene Powder addresses this by utilising a targeted, non-toxic physical action rather than harsh chemical pesticides. The fine mineral dust works mechanically by breaking down the protective waxy outer coating of crawling insects, causing them to dehydrate rapidly without allowing them to build up chemical resistance over time. Safe for direct application in the coop, nesting boxes, and dust baths, it acts as both a powerful parasite barrier and an effective moisture-absorbing disinfectant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🐓 Why Choose Total Hygiene Powder?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Fast Physical Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanically breaks down parasite protective layers, killing red mites, lice, and fleas without chemical resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🏠 Dual Coop \u0026amp; Bird Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be applied directly onto housing surfaces, roosting bars, and dust bath areas or dusted lightly onto the flock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Chemical-Free \u0026amp; Non-Toxic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe for laying hens, chicks, and waterfowl with \u003cstrong\u003ezero egg withdrawal period\u003c\/strong\u003e required after treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e💧 Absorbs Coop Moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural desiccant properties absorb dampness in bedding, reducing ammonia fumes and discouraging fly activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🎯 Convenient 300g Shaker Bottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packaged in a lightweight, easy-to-use puffer shaker bottle for precise, low-waste application into tight cracks and crevices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📊 Technical Profile \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNatural Mineral Red Mite \u0026amp; Parasite Dusting Powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eChicken Health\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Parasites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRed mites, northern fowl mites, lice, fleas, and crawling insects\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNon-chemical mechanical dehydration \/ physical barrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg Withdrawal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero Days\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Eggs remain 100% safe to consume)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e300g Shaker \/ Puffer Bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📋 Application \u0026amp; Coop Hygiene Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Apply:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Coop \u0026amp; Housing Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean out old bedding thoroughly. Dust Total Hygiene Powder generously onto \u003cstrong\u003ecoop floors, roosting bars, felt seams, nesting boxes, and wall crevices\u003c\/strong\u003e where red mites hide during daylight hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReapply weekly or whenever bedding is replaced to maintain a continuous protective barrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Dust Bathing \u0026amp; Bird Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix the powder directly into your flock's natural dust bath areas (sand or dry soil boxes) so birds self-treat while dusting their feathers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor individual birds with visible lice or mite pressure, hold the bird safely and apply a light dusting directly onto the skin around the vent, under the wings, and near the neck, rubbing gently beneath the feathers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Management Guidelines:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed Mite Inspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red mites feed on birds at night and hide in wooden joints during the day. Apply powder heavily into cracks where perch ends meet coop walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRespiratory Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e As with any fine dusting powder, avoid creating excessive airborne dust clouds during application in enclosed spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Top Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRed mites thrive in warm, damp weather. Dusting the ends of perches and nesting trays weekly during spring and summer prevents small mite colonies from multiplying into a full-scale outbreak!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"NETTEX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58821665194329,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/2314\/0953\/files\/totalhygeine.jpg?v=1786466274","url":"https:\/\/www.ag-equestrian.co.uk\/products\/total-hygiene-powder-red-mite-300g","provider":"AG Equestrian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}