I used Equate bedding spray when I first got my Burm (complete with mites) because PAM was nowhere to be found locally and I didn't want to wait for delivery. I did speak with the developer of PAM over the phone and he is an excellent source of information.

If you look at the list of ingredients on the two cans, they appear to be the same. The difference between the type of Permethrins used is a matter of chemistry. In chemistry, chemicals can be oriented to the left or the right, like a mirror image. They are the same, but different. The type used in PAM has undergone extensive research for use on herps and is the only product approved by the USDA for use on herps. I imagine the difference in cost is a result of the research involved in the PAM product, and the fact the Pro Products is a smaller company than Wal-Mart.

I don't have a real message here, just thought it was interesting info to pass along. One tip that the PAM guy passed along that I thought was interesting, he said to spray a 2ft radius around the cage on the floor for mites that will try to travel. You can also spray some on a rag or paper towel and wipe it along the outside rim of other cages to make a barrier.

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