Urgent Mites

[MileyCyrus]

My budgies have mites... I first found out in white one but then blue budgie also has it I could see the eggs in the primary feathers.... Due to lockdown all the stores are closed.... What can I do at home... Can I spray vinegar? Is it safe?

 

[MileyCyrus]

I also wanted to know why does this occur... How did they get affected... This is my first time... I'm really scared... Please help

 

[sunnysmom]

Can you contact a vet office? Mites should be treated by a vet ideally.

@Mizzely

 

[MileyCyrus]

My city us in lockdown but u have asked my vets online

 

[expressmailtome]

I believe that @finchly has experience with mites as well.

 

[sunnysmom]

Keep us posted please.

 

[Mizzely]

The vinegar is not going to do anything to the mites. You need an insecticide. Do you have a vet you can call who may be able to give you some guidance?

 

[MileyCyrus]

I have a vet but she is currently in clinic so she takes some time to reply and she doesn't want to be called cause she is at the hospital... I sent the message last night... All my budgies have mites now... Do you guys know any medicine in Bangalore, India? I searched for scatt but its not there in my country... I just cleaned the cage today... I have put turmeric now before that I put lemongrass water on them...

 

[Mizzely]

I would stop with any home remedies until you hear back from your vet.

 

[finchly]

You need to treat with ivermectin- SCATT or S76. Follow the directions exactly. Clean the cages and spray with a permethrin spray. Be sure to get every nook and cranny.
More information here.

 

[MileyCyrus]

I don't have any of the above medicines in my country... And my dad says that you can try the turmeric and lemongrass aaer for a week and if it doesn't work then we will buy medicines from a vet...

 

[MileyCyrus]

Hey! Ik its been so long but I thought I'd just inform... I went to a vet and bought drops for it and now its almost cleared of mites at least 75%... Thanks to you guys I didnt panic