Mite Blocker Combi 500 ml

Beaphar Mite Blocker Combi 500 ml

Mite Blocker Combi from Beaphar has been specially developed for aviary birds and poultry such as ornamental chickens, pheasants and quails and their environment. This spray is also suitable for rodents as an environmental spray to immobilise mites so that they cannot enter or reach the enclosure. This spray is based on of Dimethicone immobilizes blood lice, mites, lice, fleas, ticks and other parasites. Mite Blocker Combi has an immediate effect and protects your animal and its environment.

✔ Mechanically immobilizes blood lice and other parasites
✔ Suitable for the animal and the environment
✔ Contains no chemical insecticides or pesticides

The specific formula of this product respects the animal: - Does not contain chemical insecticides. - Does not contain pesticides. - Enriched with Aloe Vera. Dimethicone mechanically immobilizes the joints of parasites, through contact with the product. This works in all stages of the animal's life. parasites: eggs, larvae and adult stages. Mite Blocker Combi from Beaphar is the ideal alternative to insecticides. It can be used in aviaries and chicken coops, cages and also on birds and gallinaceous birds themselves.

Instructions for use Beaphar Mite Blocker Combi 500 ml

Shake well before use.

- On the animal (bird): Spray the plumage against the direction of the feathers, from a distance of 10 cm until the feathers are slightly damp.

- Environment (bird/rodent): Remove the animals, the drinking and feeding bowls from the cage and clean thoroughly. Then spray the Mite Blocker Combi on the perches, the bottom and all corners and cracks where parasites can hide. Apply a second layer. After treatment, the animals and the drinking and feeding bowls can be put back immediately. The treatment can be repeated every 5 days.

What are mites?

Mites are very small and almost invisible to the naked eye. There are different types of mites, one type of mite causes more discomfort than the other. The complaints of your rabbit, guinea pig or other rodent are therefore also related to the type of mite that the animal is suffering from.

Your pet can get mites from contact with them in hay or straw. Wild birds, rats and mice can also spread mites. Mites can also be easily passed on by infected animals. They also hide in bedding and cracks and crevices of the cage. So good hygiene of your rabbit, guinea pig or hamster's habitat is also very important to prevent mites. Did you know that some mites from your pet are even contagious to humans?

What types of mites are there?

Scabies mite

Mange is common in guinea pigs and other rodents. Mange is caused by a mite that literally burrows into the skin. This really causes a lot of discomfort for your guinea pig or rodent:

- Extreme itching, which can even cause a seizure
- Lots of scratching and biting
- Loss of fur and bald spots
- Unexpected jumps
- Scabs which can lead to bacterial infections
- Sores often start around the lips and nose, later spreading over the rest of the body
- Losing weight and less appetite

If your pet suffers from scabies, be alert to your own skin. Scabies is also contagious to humans.

Fur mite

The Cheyletiella is the 'fur mite'. This type of mite causes little or no itching. In general, this mite is not very contagious to humans, it could possibly cause a mild skin infection in humans. You can recognize an infection in your rabbit, guinea pig or other rodent you have the following symptoms:

- Flakes in the coat/dandruff
- Loose hair
- Bald spots
- Possibly dark spots on the hair
- No or very mild itching

The fur mite is best detected by combing with a very fine comb (such as a flea comb ) and then looking under a microscope. In the case of a fur mite infestation, the mites and eggs are then visible.

Mites in rodents and rabbits

Both fur mites and mange mites can be treated with Beaphar Anti-Mange for rabbits and guinea pigs. This effective spray is used against the direction of the hair, so that the liquid comes onto the skin. Repeat the treatment after 1 week. Smaller rodents can be treated with Beaphar Anti-Parasite . A handy squeeze pipette that you administer in the neck of the animal. This pipette is effective for 4 weeks.

Other tips for combating mites

- Keep infected animals separated from others, as mites are highly contagious
- Treat all rodents to prevent re-infestation
- Also ensure good hygiene. Remove the entire ground cover once a week and - clean the enclosure thoroughly with, for example, Beaphar Multi Cleaner
- Also treat the enclosure with Mite Blocker Combi ; a product without insecticides and very effective against mites
- Also think about cleaning/replacing toys and houses in the enclosure, especially in the seams and cracks of wooden toys/houses the mites can be found and can re-infect your animal

With these tips, your guinea pig, rabbit, hamster or other small rodent will be back in top shape in no time! Of course, mites are not the only cause that can cause changes to the skin and coat. Fungus and lice can also be the cause.

What are lice

Lice are larger than mites and therefore visible in the fur with good eyes, or a magnifying glass. They are gray and a few millimeters in size. They move a lot slower than fleas, for example. If your rabbit, guinea pig, hamster or other small rodent has lice, you don't have to worry about getting it yourself. Lice from animals do not transfer to humans. If you keep multiple (species of) rodents together, it is wise to treat them all.

Recognizing lice in rabbits and rodents

Lice in rodents and rabbits do not drink blood. Lice walk over the skin and hair and feed on skin flakes. They lay their eggs on the hair, which we call nits. You can recognize lice in your rabbit or rodent as follows:

- Rougher, brush-like coat
- Flakes in the coat
- Usually no itching
- Sometimes the animal behaves restlessly
- White dots (nits) in the coat, visible with good eyes/magnifying glass
- Later stage: bald spots/scabs

Combating lice in rabbits and rodents

Lice in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and other small rodents can be easily and effectively combated with Beaphar Anti-Parasite. Choose the variant that is tailored to the weight of your pet and read the package insert for the dosage. You administer this squeeze pipette in the neck of your animal and will work for four weeks. In the meantime, it is important to also apply the tips below so that your animal does not become infected again after these four weeks.

Other tips:

- It is wise to treat all your rodents and rabbits, even if they do not seem to have lice. This will prevent re-infestation as much as possible.
- Good hygiene of the enclosure is also very important. Clean the enclosure thoroughly with Beaphar Multi Cleaner and replace the ground cover at least once a week.
- You can also treat the enclosure with Mite Blocker Combi, this product contains no insecticides and is very effective against lice.
- Don't forget to clean/replace toys and houses in the enclosure, especially in the cracks and crevices of wooden toys/houses lice can be found and can infect your rabbit or rodent over and over again.