First Saturday Lime Insect Repellent | 5 lb & 20 lb

First Saturday Lime insect repellent is a mineral-based option for monthly pest management around chicken coops, barns, gardens, kennels, water areas, and home perimeters. Available in 5 lb and 20 lb bags, it helps repel common insects while freshening animal areas and managing odor and excess moisture. Learn more about the benefits of First Saturday Lime for flock-care and home applications.

First Saturday Lime for Chicken Coops

Use First Saturday Lime as part of a regular chicken coop-cleaning routine. Sprinkle approximately 1/8 inch across bedding, flooring, or mats according to the product label. It may be used on top of or beneath mats to help freshen the area, reduce excess moisture, and make the environment less inviting to common coop pests.

Keep feeders and drinking water clean, remove wet or heavily soiled bedding, and address structural gaps where insects may hide. This product supports routine environmental care; it does not replace good sanitation, flock observation, veterinary guidance, or targeted treatment when birds show signs of illness or infestation.

Monthly Insect Repellent for Home and Farm

Apply First Saturday Lime around the outside base of homes, chicken coops, barns, sheds, garages, kennels, and similar structures to form a dry perimeter barrier. The manufacturer recommends checking the barrier and reapplying as directed, commonly on a monthly schedule.

The product can also be used in gardens, yards, animal areas, water troughs, ponds, and birdbaths when the label directions for that application are followed.

What Insects Does First Saturday Lime Help Repel?

First Saturday Lime is intended to help repel insects with an exoskeleton. Label-directed applications may be used for pests such as:

• Ants
• Fleas and ticks
• Mites and lice
• Aphids and beetles
• Roaches and earwigs
• Other listed crawling insects

For water areas, follow the label directions for algae management and for helping prevent mosquito development. Results depend on correct application, site conditions, weather, sanitation, and regular reapplication.

For additional prevention steps that do not rely on this product alone, see our guide to keeping a chicken coop fly-free.

Simple Calcite and Citric Acid Formulation

The active ingredients are 99.9% calcite and 0.1% citric acid. First Saturday Lime is a non-silica-based product formulated for the uses shown on its label.

It is not interchangeable with every product sold as garden lime, barn lime, hydrated lime, or quicklime. Different lime products can have different chemical properties and handling requirements. Use the original First Saturday Lime product and follow its package directions rather than substituting another type of lime.

How to Apply First Saturday Lime

Chicken coops, barns, kennels, and bedding

Sprinkle approximately 1/8 inch across bedding, flooring, or mats as directed. Begin with a light, even layer and keep the application controlled to minimize airborne dust. Reapply according to the label and the conditions in the area.

Home, coop, barn, and shed perimeters

Apply the undiluted product in an approximately 2-inch-wide band around the outside base of the structure. Inspect the barrier regularly and replace areas disturbed by weather, animals, landscaping, or foot traffic.

Gardens and plants

For a label-listed garden application, dust affected plants while avoiding flowers, petals, and buds that attract pollinators. Follow the package directions for timing, rinsing, and reapplication.

Yards and lawns

Use a suitable spreader for even distribution. The manufacturer guidance calls for approximately 1 lb per 20 square feet for the listed lawn application. Confirm the current package directions before treating a large area.

Troughs, ponds, and birdbaths

Use only the amount and method stated on the label for water applications. Keep animal drinking areas maintained and provide clean water as part of normal care.

Choose a 5 lb or 20 lb Bag

• 5 lb bag: A practical option for smaller coops, targeted applications, or trying First Saturday Lime for the first time.
• 20 lb bag: Suited to larger areas, multiple structures, or customers who expect to apply the product routinely.

Coverage varies by application type, treated area, site conditions, and how often the barrier needs to be refreshed.

Product Details

• Product: First Saturday Lime Insect Repellent
• Available sizes: 5 lb and 20 lb
• Active ingredients: 99.9% calcite and 0.1% citric acid
• Application schedule: Monthly or as directed for the specific use
• Common areas: Chicken coops, barns, kennels, gardens, yards, home perimeters, troughs, ponds, and birdbaths
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Use as Directed

Read and follow the current product label before every application. Apply carefully to reduce airborne dust, keep the product in its original packaging, and store it in a dry location away from unintended access. Do not consume. When using it around children, pets, poultry, livestock, plants, or water areas, follow the directions and limitations for that specific use.

First Saturday Lime: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply First Saturday Lime in a chicken coop?

Follow the current product label and apply a light, even layer of approximately 1/8 inch across coop bedding, flooring, or mats. It may be used on top of or beneath mats. Remove wet or heavily soiled bedding and keep the area maintained as part of normal flock care.

How often should I apply First Saturday Lime?

The manufacturer positions First Saturday Lime as a monthly insect repellent. Check treated areas regularly and reapply according to the label when a barrier is disturbed by weather, animals, landscaping, cleaning, or foot traffic.

What insects does First Saturday Lime help repel?

First Saturday Lime is intended to help repel insects with an exoskeleton, including ants, fleas, ticks, mites, lice, aphids, beetles, roaches, and earwigs. Results depend on correct application, site conditions, sanitation, and regular reapplication.

What are the ingredients in First Saturday Lime?

The active ingredients are 99.9% calcite and 0.1% citric acid. It is a non-silica-based product formulated for the uses and application methods stated on its label.

Can First Saturday Lime be used around chickens, pets, and children?

Use First Saturday Lime around chickens, pets, children, livestock, plants, and water areas only as directed on the current product label. Apply carefully to reduce airborne dust, store it securely in the original packaging, and do not consume it.

Should I choose the 5 lb or 20 lb bag?

The 5 lb bag is practical for smaller coops, targeted applications, or first-time use. The 20 lb bag is suited to larger areas, multiple structures, or routine applications. Actual coverage varies by use, site conditions, and reapplication frequency.

Is First Saturday Lime the same as barn lime, garden lime, or hydrated lime?

No. Products sold as barn lime, garden lime, hydrated lime, and quicklime can have different chemical properties and handling requirements. Do not substitute another lime product for First Saturday Lime; use the original product and follow its package directions.

Can First Saturday Lime be used in gardens or water areas?

The label includes applications for gardens and for certain water areas such as troughs, ponds, and birdbaths. Follow the directions for the specific application, avoid flowers and buds that attract pollinators when treating plants, and maintain clean drinking water for animals.