Lice and Mite Protector?

[Miss Mary]

Never used one of these when I had a canary and never had any issues. A friend said I was just lucky and recommended I get a lice and mite protector and hang it on the outside of my Parrotlet’s cage. Am concerned it may make him sick. Any advice on this?

 

[Feather]

Don't. Those things are pure poison and do nothing good for the bird at all.

They should have been taken off the market years ago.

 

[Zara]

@Feather OP posted 3 threads all the same, I saw this had been said on another of the threads too

 

[Comet]

If you do ever run into any trouble with mites, lice, etc., diatomaceous earth is an amazing investment. It's a natural powder that kills small insects by drying out their exoskeleton and dehydrating them in 48 hours. It will not harm your birds. I use it on everything from my pet mouse to my dog.