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Mites are vey common parasite, and they are everywhere! Even mites have mites! They burrow under the skin and can cause lesions on the skin. Symptoms in poultry can include a pale comb, skin and shanks. Although rare, red mites can cause sores in the roof of the mouth. Besides red mites, there are fowl mites, skin mites, and feather mites. Mites can't tolerate sulfur compounds, and that is why garlic can be so effective. Garlic can also minimize a bacterial infection. Mullein flower posses antiparasitic and antibacterial qualities that together, make a very effective external treatment. Gather as many mullein flowers as you can into a 4 ounce jar. Fill the remaining space with chopped garlic (wild or homegrown or organic commericial). Fill the jar to the brim with olive oil and tightly cap. Let the jar sit in the bright sun for about a month or two. Then strain and bottle the oil. Mullein flowers in 4 oz jar Add crushed garlic Add virgin olive oil Cap jar Set out outide in a sunny spot! Moonlight Mile Herb Farm © 2010 Susan Burek |
