>I know there has been some discussion on this. Anyone had an infestation >get out of hand, like all over some furniture or one room? Yep. Chasing my kitchen right now. >We got some >containmenated bedding and had the mites get all over our countertops and >kitchen surfaces and us this weekend. Luckily it is not onthe gerbils cages >but i did use small animal spray for mites on their cages and recleaned them >all. I froze their food since it is in the kitchen also. We are calling >the exterminator tomorrow. It will be hard to move everyone if we have to >but we will if that is what we are told is needed to spray. We have fish >with air filters too. You move the tanks, or, seal the tanks well, and put in some of those 'oxygen pillows' and let the exterminators have at, then when they tell you it's ok, you unbaggie your filters and go for it once again. >I was wondering if anyone had anymore advice. /They >are everywhere. We have washed clothing and sprayed the cages and tossed >out contaminated bedding and someone at the pet store said they used 7 dust >in the bedding. Anyone done this? ANY advice is greatly appreciated! >Thanks! We are planning to continue to spray and treat the carpet and >gerbils cages just in case but they are also on the furniture too. Is it >normal for the population to just expode like this? Thanks TJS Yes. The thing is is they build up then suddenly surface. I have a sinking feeling my hubby's bedroom is about to also be a problem, so in the morning I have to start a strip and spray and wash all the bedding bid to chase them out of his room and a strip the kitchen and spray all that and freeze stuff. I use pyrenthin spray, I can get it in 'dog dip' strength and dilute it to hamster strength ( from 3.3 percent to .66 percent) then use it everywhere. My hubby is getting the occasional bite and I moved something and found some today both in his room and the kitchen.... Sigh. I also use Raid in and on surfaces that are not commonly in contact with the rest of the family. Good luck. Deb Rebel's Rodent Ranch
