I got the mites!

[Chondro788]

With whatever you use, be sure the enclosure is allowed to completely air for some time(I like to wait 24 hours). The fumes can be harmful, and I have had the mistake in the past of putting animals back into an enclosure with dire consequences. Prevent a mite is a great product, but garters seem to be more affected by the fumes then the boas and pythons I have used it on in the past.

[EasternGirl]

Okay...thank you Jason!

[chris-uk]

If the active ingredient is permethrin be careful with any plastics it comes into contact with. I used a permethrin solution (admittedly it was stronger than the 5% you're looking at) to treat a mosquito net and it partially dissolved the plastic bag that I put the leaky bottle in.

Hope you get rid of these little buggers quickly.

[mikem]

Jason, thanks for the info. I've not yet used any permetherin treatment with garters and wasn't aware that they were sensitive to the fumes. I've never put a snake into an enclosure that still smelled after I sprayed it, that is good to know. Make sure it is dry and odor free before placing your snakes back in.

Chris, thanks for your input. I'll have to do some test sprays on plastics to see what happens.

[EasternGirl]

Thanks all of you for your help. The only thing I used the spray on...which does have the permethrin...is the tank. I put the tank outside and will let it air out overnight. Everything else I cleaned with bleach solution. I am washing my clothes and bedding in a mite solution I have from before. I will also spray furniture with a bedding/furniture mite spray. No harm in being extra cautious!

[mikem]

How are your other snakes looking? Any mites on them or is it contained to the baby enclosure?

[guidofatherof5]

Steve...would you feel safe using Provent-a-Mite in a babies enclosure?

Yes, as long as it is completely dry before the babies are put back in.
That liquid tends to settle in pockets so fanning out the aquarium is vital. I fan it out then fan it out again and repeat. I've said it before but that stuff is deadly until dried.

[infernalis]

sounds like it's all covered Marnie.

Follow everyone's advice and you should be fine.

[guidofatherof5]

Treat all your snake enclosures not just the one. Mites migrate very easily. Keep in mind they are microscopic during much of their lives.

[Invisible Snake]

Good luck with the mite situation Marnie!