How to Get Rid of Those Little Mites in My Hamster's Cage

Mites are one of the most common pests you may encounter when keeping small animals, including hamsters, one of the world's most popular pets. Not only are mites annoying to your pet, but the stress they cause can lead to aggression and general unhealthiness. Luckily, there is an effective and safe method of eliminating mites that's also quite simple.

Things You'll Need

  • Shoebox
  • Anti-flea spray
  • Cedar chips
  • Pine shavings
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Instructions

  1. Eliminating Mites in a Hamster Cage

    • 1

      Remove your hamster and put him in the shoebox. This will serve as a temporary enclosure while you modify the cage.

    • 2

      Remove all the bedding from the cage. In most cases, it will be pine shavings, aspen shavings or carefresh.

    • 3

      Replace the removed bedding with about a half-inch of cedar chips.

    • 4

      Thoroughly spray the chips with anti-flea spray.

    • 5

      Wait five minutes, then let your hamster back into its cage.

    • 6

      After three days, check for mites. If none or few can be found, repeat steps 1 and 2.

    • 7

      This time, make the bedding about half pine and half cedar and let your hamster back into its cage.

    • 8

      After three more days, your hamster's cage should be free of mites. If not, repeat steps 1-7 until you've achieved the desired results.