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Chemical vs. Non-Chemical Mite Control

Permethrin is perhaps the most widely used pesticide in the treatment of fleas, ticks, itch mites, lice and other human pests. While Permethrins show no immediate signs of toxicity, their presence in the environment is extremely toxic to fish and to cats. Never use a Permethrin pesticide on or near your cats, especially to get rid of ear mites. The EPA has classified Permethrins as potentially carcinogenic because some studies have shown increased lung cancer rates in lab mice exposed to Permethrins. Considering the potential harm Permethrins may cause to mammals and fish, you may want to consider the following mite control treatments before resorting to the use of this pesticide.

Insecticidal Soaps are usually most effective on mites that are considered garden pests like the spider mite, two-spotted mites, and broad mites. Insecticidal soaps are little more than a mild soap like Dove or Dr. Bonner’s castile soap diluted with a fair amount of water (usually 1 teaspoon for every quart of water), poured into a spray bottle. Applying the soap to plants that are succumbing to mite infestations (and other bugs like aphids) will disrupt the cellular functions of the mite and kill it.

Hot water kills almost anything, including mites. It is recommended that if you’ve recently treated your pets for ear mites, their bedding and any other linens they’ve come into contact with be washed in warm water. Dust mites warrant a similar regiment. To help control dust mite populations you may want to think about cleaning your carpet with a steam cleaner and washing you bedding in hot water on a regular basis.

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