Fumigants have been used in the past to disinfect poultry houses. Today, there is some concern over the safety of many of these products as some are quite toxic or carcinogenic. Take great care when using fumigants. Read and follow label directions. Use only products that are approved for poultry house disinfection.
Fumigation is most effective when the house can be closed airtight.
Now it's time to disinfect the house. There are numerous types of disinfectants that are very effective when used properly. The most popular types of disinfectants for poultry houses are coal tar distillates, synthetic phenols and quaternary ammonia compounds. These compounds are best suited for use because they are not as susceptible to deactivation by organic material, and they are relatively non-corrosive to equipment. Even within these families of disinfectants, some are more effective than others when organic material is present.