How to Use the 45cm Short Livestock Mosquito Stick?
Beyond overnight protection with long sticks, farm mosquito control needs a more flexible stick for many small-space, short-time scenarios-this is where the 45 cm short livestock mosquito stick fits. How do you use the 45 cm short stick? What scenarios suit it, how much area does it cover, and how long does it burn? This article uses MUWEISHI's 45cm short livestock stick specs to explain usage and pairing.
1. Core Specs of the 45cm Short Stick
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 45 cm |
| Burn time per stick | About 3-4 hours |
| Coverage per stick | About 20-30 sqm |
| Scenarios | Small pens, brooder boxes, temporary spaces, flexible spot control |
The short stick's core advantages are "flexible, precise." One stick burns about 3-4 hours and covers about 20-30 sqm, fitting short-time point protection in small spaces and avoiding the excessive smoke and waste of a long stick burning for hours in a small area.
2. Applicable Scenarios
1. Small Pens and Nurseries
Nurseries, single piglet pens, small chick rings, and other small pens of 20-30 sqm are covered by one short stick. Piglets and chicks are fragile; the short stick's moderate burn time avoids long, high-density smoke irritation. See How to Choose and Place Mosquito Coils in Pig Farms.
2. Brooder Boxes and Maternity Pens
For smaller spaces like brooder boxes and maternity heat boxes, the short stick gives flexible spot control beside the box. One stick burns 3-4 hours, exactly covering an active mosquito period (e.g., 17:00-21:00), lit on demand and stopped when done.
3. Temporary Spaces
Temporary isolation pens, farrowing rooms, and tool rooms that are not used long-term can use the short stick on demand, with no need for overnight long burning-cost-effective and practical.
4. Flexible Supplement to Long Sticks
On top of overnight protection with the 1.2m long stick in large pens, use the short stick to reinforce mosquito-dense dead corners, forming a "long stick base + short stick reinforcement" pairing.
3. Usage and Placement
- Placement: One short stick per 20-30 sqm, in small pen corners or beside brooder boxes on a dry floor
- Timing: Light before the evening mosquito peak; one stick burns 3-4 hours
- Position: Avoid blowing directly toward young animals' heads; away from feeders and drinkers
- Ventilation: Keep moderate ventilation; smoke density should not be too high
Pairing the short stick with the wormwood formula is especially suited to nurseries, chick houses, and other sensitive small-space groups-mild and low-irritation. See Wormwood Livestock Coil: Mild and Low-Irritation.
4. Long and Short Stick Pairing
| Scenario | Long (1.2 m) | Short (45 cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Large pens | Main force, overnight protection | Dead-corner reinforcement |
| Small pens / nurseries | Not suitable | Main force, lit on demand |
| Open farms | Main force | Temporary spot control |
| Brooder boxes / maternity | Not suitable | Flexible spot control |
Farms typically use the long stick as the main force and the short stick as a supplement, together covering all scenarios. Stock long and short at a 7:3 or 8:2 ratio depending on pen structure. For on-demand configuration, see Specs and Customization.
5. Safety Precautions
- After lighting, place on a dry floor; watch for fire
- Do not use in strong wind or under electric fans
- Seal and store away from moisture after opening
- Not for silkworm, bee or other farmed insects
- Keep away from children; wash hands after use
- Returns require intact packaging
One advantage of the short stick that is often overlooked is cost control. In small pens, lighting a full 1.2 m long stick wastes most of the burn and over-smokes the space; the short stick burns for just 3-4 hours, matching the actual mosquito-active window, so every stick is used efficiently. For farms with many small pens, this cuts seasonal coil cost meaningfully. Another point is flexibility during weather changes: on cool nights when mosquitoes are less active, a single short stick may be enough, while on humid peak nights two short sticks can be lit in sequence for 6-8 hours of coverage without committing to a full long stick.
The 45 cm short livestock mosquito stick is the top choice for flexible spot control in small spaces and short times. Burning about 3-4 hours per stick and covering about 20-30 sqm, it suits small pens, brooder boxes, and temporary spaces, pairing with the long stick for a complete mosquito control plan. Source factory direct sales ensure stable burning and a high ignition point that resists breaking. To learn about short-stick specs, pairing, and pricing, contact us.