Barrier X and V1

[VirginVegGrower]

I used both of these for the first time today. The disinfectant I sprayed and cleaned down all plastic surfaces, after I had washed and scrubbed down. I then used the Barrier X on top as a diluted wash that I polished on - it's supposed to leave a sticky film. Has anyone else used these products and are they effective and keeping the house mite/lice free?

[Scarlet]

Do you mean barrier Red mite solution? I have used the barrier red mite powder but I've never used the solution. I use creosote to keep my mites down ( only ever seen them in the summer - think that may be dormant during the colder months?)I just sweep out during the cold/wet weather too as I keep my birds in sheds/coops, they take too long to dry during the winter.

[VirginVegGrower]

This is called Barrier X not sure on what the red note thing is - might be the same oh well, thought I'd use it. Smelt wonderful and cleared my sinuses
The V1 is a disinfectant.

[RichmondHens]

No, not used either of those products. We use creosote here too. Don't need anything else. The houses get a touch up in the Spring when the weather starts to warm up and that keeps them at bay. I put diatomaceous earth in the nestboxes and dust the hens with that too and hardly ever see an insect anywhere.

Disinfectant wise I use Stalosan which is a powder you sprinkle over the floor after mucking out. That way the houses stay dry and last longer.

[Scarlet]

This is called Barrier X not sure on what the red note thing is - might be the same oh well, thought I'd use it. Smelt wonderful and cleared my sinuses
The V1 is a disinfectant.

Save your money and start using it in the spring

[VirginVegGrower]

OK will do, although the hen house is now an Omlet Eglu so creosote and powders not really an option. I do use DE in the Aubiose filled nest box.

[petal]

agree with scarlet- wait until those red mites appear!Ha!