Little black itchy bugs....what are they and What to do?

[slunderg]

I have some new goats from who the heck knows where and they have introduced a bug. It is a little black slow moving bug. Looks like a flea but maybe a little smaller and slow moving. What is this??? How do i get rid of it. its driving my goats nuts with itching. Some of the bugs are cream colored. I've noticed them mostly around the goats butt, armpits, testicles....They are really creeping me out. Someone please give me some advice. Someone did say to sprinkle my chicken mite dusting powder on them....Might this help??? CAn i use those dog drops for fleas and ticks that you put on their back? HELP!!! Thanks for offering your advice all wise goat people!!!Someday i want to be just like ya all!!!:/

 

[20kidsonhill]

lice.

there are several kinds of sprays, powders and pour-ons you can purchase at your local feed store.

 

[slunderg]

uggggg...I am totally creeped out......Can people get these nasty creatures. I see some other people have used Sevin dust....Anyone had success or not?

 

[slunderg]

IS Sevin dust safe for pregnant ....Like due any day pregnant does?

 

[cmjust0]

Python dust is safe for any class, including preggos.. I'd do that now, and personally, I'd also inject them with ivermectin SQ @ 1ml/110lbs, ASAP. That *will* kill the lice and any other external parasites they may have.

 

[Chirpy]

Hey... here's a really great forum that has some answers to your question!!

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/97476/will-diatomaceous-earth-kill-lice-on-goats#post_1082577

 

[elevan]

Python dust is safe for any class, including preggos.. I'd do that now, and personally, I'd also inject them with ivermectin SQ @ 1ml/110lbs, ASAP. That *will* kill the lice and any other external parasites they may have.

Yeah, I use the ivermectin (1% injectible for cattle) for lice too and Python dust for their housing area.

Lice will make your skin crawl but they're not cross species, so no humans cannot get goat lice. They can get on you but will die in less than 24 hours.

You're gonna want to repeat whatever treatment you use in 10-14 days. (I sometimes do a third treatment 10-14 days after the second too).