FAQ - Frequently asked questions

General

What is Cumbasil Mite?

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

Is it possible to encourage acceptance?

Mix Cumbasil Mite with 1/3 potting soil. This imitates the natural structure of the natural soil and can support the acceptance, especially at the beginning of the acclimatisation. After successful acceptance, the potting soil can be dispensed with later.

Is it dangerous to inhale Cumbasil Mite?

As a matter of principle, one should avoid inhaling stable dusts. Therefore, the use of dust masks is recommended by the employers' liability insurance association.

Cumbasil Mite contains almost no nanoparticles. Therefore, the dust emission is significantly lower compared to ordinary natural stone flours. If handled carefully, Cumbasil Mite poses no danger to the user.

Do my chickens accept the dust bath directly?

The acceptance of dust baths varies greatly. Experience shows that they are accepted within 1 - 4 weeks. The age of the animals, the number and the way they are kept determine this.

Can Cumbasil Mite also be combined with other remedies?

Depending on the mite infestation, a combination of mite control measures is very useful. Coating the barns with diatomaceous earth or using herbal extracts in the drinking water have proven effective.

The use of chemical control measures can also initially help the animals.

Effect

How does Cumbasil Mite work?

Due to the particularly good adhesive properties of Cumbasil Mite to ectoparasites, their mobility is massively restricted. The plumage thus becomes difficult for the mites to penetrate. The mite pressure in the barn is thus effectively regulated. In addition, the dust content in the stable is kept low due to the particularly good adhesive properties.

Does Cumbasil Mite only help against mites?

Besides protection against parasites, Cumbasil Mite is a very useful activity for the animals. They can optimally live out their instinct for courting in the dust bath.

Is Cumbasil Mite harmful if the animals ingest it?

No. Cumbasil Mite is regularly tested for ingredients. Cumbasil Mite complies with all pollutant parameters after a natural mineral feed would also be tested.