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Two months ago we discovered them and I proceeded to take apart the coop and pressure wash all the components. Then made a solution of 60/40 Isopropyl and water (It's what I had handy) and sprayed every crack and gasket. Aside: They're called "Blood Mites" (Blutmilben) in German. Kinda Metal.

I had no illusions that they wouldn't come back and indeed they did.

I wonder if there's anything that can realistically be done about those buggers and if it's even worth doing so. Want to avoid chemicals as much as possible.

Any helpful hints from other chiggin wranglers?

Two months ago we discovered them and I proceeded to take apart the coop and pressure wash all the components. Then made a solution of 60/40 Isopropyl and water (It's what I had handy) and sprayed every crack and gasket. Aside: They're called "Blood Mites" (Blutmilben) in German. Kinda Metal. I had no illusions that they wouldn't come back and indeed they did. I wonder if there's anything that can realistically be done about those buggers and if it's even worth doing so. Want to avoid chemicals as much as possible. Any helpful hints from other chiggin wranglers?

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http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/neemgen.html

Would Neem oil work? I use it on my tropical plants that I put outside in summer before I bring them inside for fall

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I'll look into that, thanks,

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Neem works on most stuff, it does stink a bit.