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| − | |name = ''Trombicula autumnalis''
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| − | |phylum = [[:Category:Arthropods|Arthropoda]]
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| − | |class = [[:Category:Arachnida|Arachnida]]
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| − | |order = Trombidiformes
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| − | |family = Trombiculidae
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| − | |genus = Trombicula
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| − | |species = ''T.autumnalis''
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| − | Also known as: '''''Harvest mite — Neotrombicula autumnalis
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| − | ==Introduction==
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| − | [[File:harvest mite1.jpg|thumb|200px|right|''Trombicula mite bites'' Tim Vickers 2008, wikimedia commons]]
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| − | ''Trombicula autumnalis'' are [[Non-Burrowing Mites|surface mites]]. They cause [[Trombiculidiasis|parasitic skin infestation]] and will parasitise any animal, including humans as they are non-species specific. The mite numbers are highest in late summer in temperate climates and are therefore constant all year in tropical regions.
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| − | ==Identification==
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| − | The mites are bright orange in colour and hairy. They have six legs and no spiracles. They breathe through their cuticle
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| − | ==Lifecycle==
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| − | The lifecycle of ''Trombicula autumnalis'' mites lasts around 50 to 70 days. The nymphal and adult stages are free-living in the soil. The female mites become more active in the spring and lay their eggs onto the vegetation. Only the larval stage is parasitic to the host.
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| − | ==Pathogenesis==
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| − | The larvae insert their mouthparts into the host's skin and inject cytolytic enzymes. They then feed on partly digested host tissue causing irritation and potentially a hypersensitivity reaction.
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| − | The Mites are mainly found on the head, ears and flanks of pets and can be found on the face and limbs of grazing animals, depending upon the host height.
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| − | ==Control==
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| − | ''Trombicula autumnalis'' mites are very difficult to control. The main method of control is to try to restrict the access of animals to 'hot-spot' areas.
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| − | ==Treatment==
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| − | Apply Fipronil spray to affected areas.
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| − | ==Literature Search==
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| − | Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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| − | [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title:(%22Trombicula+autumnalis%22)+ ''Trombicula autumnalis'' publications]
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