Mite Killers

[blackcrystal22]

Answer the Poll for what type of Mite killer YOU use.

What kinds of mite killers are you familiar with that you think work the most effectively?
Any thoughts specifically on RBI's reptile relief?

[cassandra]

Provent a Mite, aka PAM. Follow the directions on the can. Reptile Relief not needed if you use PAM. =)

[rabernet]

Reptile Relief will give your animal immediate relief, but it will not prevent eggs from hatching, and mites will return in about a 30 day cycle.

PAM completely erradicates mites. I've only ever used the two in conjunction when I rescued three ball pythons who were infested with mites and I wanted to kill the mites on them, but I put my money on the PAM to erradicate them. One treatment of PAM and I didn't have to re-treat.

I pre-treat the enclosure of all new additions with PAM, and I re-treat the enclosures of my existing colony when I bring in new additions to make sure I don't inadvertantly transfer eggs from one animal to another, despite my strict quarantine procedures.

I figure you can never be TOO safe with your collection.

PAM also goes with me when I travel to shows, and travel tubs for any new acquisitions are also pre-treated.

[Argentra]

I use PAM for the cage and JurassiMite for the snake if needed. PAM rocks but it can NOT be used on the animal. Reptile Relief is similar to JurassiMite.

I also pre-treat any new enclosure with PAM, and I use it on outside doorways for prevention.

[Mochelem]

BK II is not on the list....

[spix14]

Lice bedding spray. Exact same active ingredients as PAM, but about 3 bucks a can and I can buy it at walmart.

[dalvers63]

Lice bedding spray. Exact same active ingredients as PAM, but about 3 bucks a can and I can buy it at walmart.

I always used PAM and then did a comparisson through the Insecticide lists of the governement. The lice bedding spray has the exact same ingredients as PAM, and as spix14 pointed out, it's a lot cheaper.

I just treated my whole collection again for 40 days (using sprayed and dried newsprint) with no ill effects at all.

[broadude]

Reptile Relief will give your animal immediate relief, but it will not prevent eggs from hatching, and mites will return in about a 30 day cycle.

PAM completely erradicates mites. I've only ever used the two in conjunction when I rescued three ball pythons who were infested with mites and I wanted to kill the mites on them, but I put my money on the PAM to erradicate them. One treatment of PAM and I didn't have to re-treat.

I pre-treat the enclosure of all new additions with PAM, and I re-treat the enclosures of my existing colony when I bring in new additions to make sure I don't inadvertantly transfer eggs from one animal to another, despite my strict quarantine procedures.

I figure you can never be TOO safe with your collection.

PAM also goes with me when I travel to shows, and travel tubs for any new acquisitions are also pre-treated.

Ditto, with a few other additions. I also pre-treat bedding about once every 3 months. **Spray it on the Aspen, shake it up and use as needed (when I was using paper, I pre-treated the paper).

Treat animals before bringing them in with RR and have their tubs pretreated and the area where I open the box, too. Haven't had a mite infestation yet...knock on wood!

[rabernet]

I always used PAM and then did a comparisson through the Insecticide lists of the governement. The lice bedding spray has the exact same ingredients as PAM, and as spix14 pointed out, it's a lot cheaper.

I just treated my whole collection again for 40 days (using sprayed and dried newsprint) with no ill effects at all.

Not worth it to ME to save a few bucks on a product that hasn't been tested for use on reptiles. Might be fine now - but what are the long term effects? Just something to think about? I've invested a lot in my collection, I'd rather have piece of mind to use the only product that's been tested safe for reptiles, rather than a cheap imitation.

[rabernet]

One other thing to consider - just because something has the same ingredients, doesn't mean that the concentrations are the same.

If someone chooses to use a cheaper alternative, at least be fully armed with the knowledge that there are risks for taking a gamble.