Lets talk about provent a mite

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Originally Posted by OhhWatALoser

As an update pro products never responded to my email...

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I called the 845 number and spoke directly to a representative on two occaisions. I was very satisfied with the info and explanations i recieved also. Their phone # is right on the back of the PAM can...(845) 628 - 8960..:)

I got a response today, I don't see why I can't share it as it answers my questions.

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Hi Matthew,

Sorry for the delayed response, we have been dealing with one problem after another recently regarding issues with our website and new regulations our company had to implement, which has taken up much of my time. I did get a chance to read your experience which does not reflect the average shelf life of Provent-a-mite. The minimum demonstrated shelf life is 10+ years (we have cans manufactured 20 years ago that are still effective). If a can is exposed to extreme conditions (heat or cold), it can affect the shelf life.

Our formula is unique and uses a different technical than other products, so the efficacy, residual effect, shelf life and toxicity are not the same as other products.

I do not know why your treatment seemed to have been ineffective. The can may have been exposed to conditions that could have degraded the formula. We have also had times when one did not seem to get successful results after a treatment, but then did another treatment with the same can and did eradicate the problem. You can test the efficacy by treating a surface and then place any type of insect or arthropod on the surface, if it dies in 5-15 minutes, the formula is still effective. If the can is still effective, but the results from a treatment were not, it would be due to treatment leaving an area that the mites could migrate through without touching the treated surface.

Bob @ Pro Products
promist@comcast.net
www.pro-products.com
845-628-8960

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Originally Posted by OhhWatALoser

I got a response today, I don't see why I can't share it as it answers my questions.

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. Nice... That takes care of the expiration date question for me also. Actually this does make sense. No wonder it's a pricy product! Thanks again. :gj:

Out of curiosity, how exactly did you treat all of the tubs with PAM?

Take out water, take out animal, spray it down, wait for it to dry, put water back, put animal back.

Remember to retreat in 2 to 3 weeks to kill any mite eggs that will have hatched. The half life is thirty days or more. If you can keep the animal out of the treated enclosure for 24 hrs. that will be a safer duration and ensure complete drying. Don't overspray either bc that is where a lot of keepers make a mistake when treating with PAM. 1 sec spray per sq. ft of enclosure. Retreatment is key also. :)

I was just reading and was wondering if you have other reptiles in the room can they breed in the pam and get hurt.. Chameleon and crested geckos..

I'm glad I read this today. I'm actually going to my first reptile expo this Sunday. Anybody have any advice as far as preventative measures so I don't bring mites home with me from the show?

Use lots of hand sanitizer.

Don't handle any animals you don't fully intend to purchase. I don't even touch tables.

If you plan to purchase at the expo have the quarantine enclosure set up and pre-treated for mites the day before the show. This enclosure should be as far as possible from your current collection.

After getting home and making sure any new critters are comfortable, strip, shower, and then immediately launder the clothing you wore to the expo.

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Originally Posted by bcr229

Use lots of hand sanitizer.

Don't handle any animals you don't fully intend to purchase. I don't even touch tables.

If you plan to purchase at the expo have the quarantine enclosure set up and pre-treated for mites the day before the show. This enclosure should be as far as possible from your current collection.

After getting home and making sure any new critters are comfortable, strip, shower, and then immediately launder the clothing you wore to the expo.

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I never thought about not touching tables. I don't handle any animals directly unless I'm going to purchase but will hold the cup or container they are in. Going to avoid that now too.

I found a few mites last night on my BP and immediately stripped her tub down, soaked her to get the mites off and then ran out to get reptile spray to use until the PAM I ordered arrives. It's frustrating because I don't know if they came directly from the breeder's site, were on me from being so close to the tables or what. She's back in quarantine now and everyone that wasn't on paper towels before is until I am 100% positive nobody else has them. It freaked me out a bit at first because I didn't foresee this happening but knew it was inevitable at some point. Now it's just a matter of treating all the tubs and keeping an eye out. I feel bad for my girl but that's what multiple checks are for.