Market comparison
Market Comparison
The biophysical system ADELE Milbenfrei® + GUSTAV Milbenstopp® interrupts the infestation cycle of the red poultry mite systematically and sustainably – usable during ongoing operation, resistance-proof, cost-efficient & labour-saving.
Blue Angel certified FiBL listed BAuA-confirmed biocide-free Easy-Cert listed
| Technical criterion | Conventional methods (biocides / diatomaceous earth / veterinary drugs) | ✔ ADELE® + GUSTAV® |
|---|---|---|
| Biocide status | Biocide or veterinary medicinal product | ✔Biocide-free – no active substance issues |
| Mode of action | Chemical or systemic | ✔Physical-mechanical: the mites’ breathing openings are blocked – without resistance development |
| Effect on adult mites | Short-term reduction | ✔Mites suffocate immediately on direct contact |
| Effect on mite eggs | No direct effect | ✔Mite eggs are damaged – the development cycle is interrupted |
| Resistance development | Possible – rotation of active substances required | ✔No known resistance development – physical mode of action |
| Effect in hiding places | Limited | ✔GUSTAV forms an insurmountable barrier – mites die on contact on their way to the host |
| Use in occupied houses | Limited or regulated | ✔Can be used without restriction during ongoing operation – even with birds in the house |
| Exposure for humans & animals | Possible depending on active substance | ✔No systemic exposure for humans and animals |
| Dust formation | Partly present (esp. diatomaceous earth: respirable powder) |
✔No dust exposure – liquid formulation |
| Material use | Across all surfaces | ✔Targeted use only on infested areas, hotspots and nests |
| Workload | Time-consuming repeat treatments | ✔Structured approach – after the first application, follow-up treatment only in case of re-infestation |
| Residues / withdrawal periods | Possible | ✔No waiting or withdrawal periods to observe after application |
| Cost structure | Repeated treatment necessary | ✔Economical material consumption – only where necessary |
| Strategic approach | Reactive one-off measure | ✔Structured house hygiene strategy: immediate control + permanent barrier |
| Documentation capability (QS / audit / self-monitoring) |
Product-dependent | ✔Can be documented in the farm’s hygiene and self-monitoring system |
| Long-term strategy | Repeated treatment required | ✔The GUSTAV barrier works permanently – targeted follow-up treatment with ADELE only in case of re-infestation |
| Operational reliability | Varies by method | ✔Mites can no longer reach the hens at night – stable house hygiene |
Basis: BAuA confirmation ref. 720 34 04 · FiBL listing (organic farming) · Blue Angel DE-UZ 34 (licence no. 44348, 44349)
