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What is the main ingrediant in provent-a-mite??
Mike

I believe that is contains permthrin which is a synthetic pyrethrum.

That is what I suspected. That is the same thing that is in over the counter head lice medicine. There is a spray form that people use to spray the furniture and such in their house if a kid comes down with head lice. It I believe is cheaper the the provent-a-mite as well as much more available without having to pay shipping charges.

John

ya, the head lice brand up here is NIX. Many use it effectively, but the benefit of provent-a-mite is that it's in a ready to use concentration. Permethrin is toxic to snakes and the dosage should be carefully measured. I'm sorry to not have the NIX dilution or the proper concentration.

Ian

I have a can of provent a mite that I have just gotten and a can of Rid lice killer. The ingredients and percentages of ingredients is exactly the same. I am not sure what the price of the Rid is but I would bet it is cheaper. I will check the price the next time I go to the drug store.
Mike

hmm, interesting. I've never actually compared the two, again, since not having to use either first hand. I wonder what's the big deal with provent-a-mite being liscensed in herps then? A marketing gimmic?

THis post is getting a bit old, so I'm not overly familiar with the original case, but a reminder to be extra carefull or avoid using either product in very young animals and/or otherwise compromised animals in ill health.

Ian