FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Cumbasil Mite is a natural mineral powder for protection against ectoparasites such as red bird mites, biting lice, feather lice and contains no chemical additives.

Mix Cumbasil Mite with 1/3 potting soil. This mimics the natural structure of natural soil and can help with acceptance, especially during the initial acclimatization phase. Once the plants have accepted the soil, you can omit the potting soil later on.

Inhaling stable dust should generally be avoided. This is why the employers' liability insurance association recommends wearing a dust mask. Our Cumbasil Mite contains virtually no nanoparticles. This means that dust emissions in the stable are significantly lower than those of other competitors. If handled carefully, Cumbasil Mite poses no danger to the user. We believe it is very important for the animals that, if possible, no nanoparticles are constantly inhaled while brooding. You can quickly determine for yourself whether your current dust bath is rich in nanoparticles. If your product behaves like face powder on the skin, it consists of a very large proportion of fine dust. Cumbasil Mite has a very well-adhering grain structure, which enables us to be highly effective against parasites without the disadvantages of nanoparticles.

The acceptance of dust baths varies greatly. Experience shows that they are accepted within a few days. Acceptance depends on various factors. The age of the animals, the number of animals and the type of husbandry all play a role. The easiest way is to offer our dust bath to the animals as soon as they are brought into the stable. As soon as one of the animals in the flock discovers the dust bath for brooding, then all the animals gradually bathe in it. If the animals are not used to artificial dust baths and brood a lot outdoors, it will take longer to accept them. Chickens are creatures of habit. If, for example, their freedom to roam is restricted due to confinement in the stable, they will instinctively look for something new to brood in. If the animals spend some more time in the stable, they will quickly discover the bath with Cumbasil Mite. After that, this new habit is learned and bathing in Cumbasil Mite becomes part of everyday life.

Depending on the mite infestation, a combination of different control measures is often very effective. Coating the barns with diatomaceous earth or applying herbal extracts to the drinking water have proven effective. The initial use of chemical control measures can also be an important measure for maintaining the health of the animals. Since chemical agents often lose their effectiveness due to resistance with frequent use, we always recommend a resistance-free mode of action, such as Cumbasil Mite, as a precautionary measure.

Cumbasil Mite's particularly good adhesion to ectoparasites significantly limits their mobility. This makes the feathers difficult for the mites to penetrate. This effectively regulates mite pressure in the stable. Furthermore, the particularly good adhesion properties keep the dust content in the stable to a minimum.

Cumbasil Mite also helps against feather lice. Since these live as parasites on chickens year-round, it makes sense to provide your chickens with our natural parasite protection year-round.