Applying plant extracts on the skin of birds
Rubbing of fresh and dry tobacco leaves on the skin of the bird is helpful in killing lice.
Other applications which can be used on the bird’s skin to remove lice are:
- Oil of Mahua / Tora or Karanji
- A paste of 2 parts Neem (leaves or oil) + 1 part salt + 1 part ash
- A mixture of mustard oil with salt and leaves of custard apple


