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Old 11-01-2008, 09:45 PM
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Default gloss painting coop mite prevention

Is it safe to gloss the coop a month befor the chooks arrive and will it help stop red mite. Thankyou
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Old 11-01-2008, 11:19 PM
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Depends how thick you paint it on and no it dosnt stop red mite sorry
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Old 12-01-2008, 08:56 AM
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as a decorator i wouldnt advise you gloss it unless you prime and undercoat it first.
it would be better if you stain it and better for the chickens as gloss is oil based

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Old 12-01-2008, 10:24 AM
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We used to just use wood preservative every summer (probably creosote at that time) and give a good shake with louse powder and mite treatment every month at big clean-out time.
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