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Dermanyssus gallinae are red [[Non-Burrowing Mites|surface]] ~~mite~~ of poultry

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Dermanyssus gallinae are red [[Non-Burrowing Mites|surface]] mites of poultry.

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*Spends most of time '''off''' the host

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===Identification===

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**Adults and nymphs visit poultry at night to feed

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*Life cycle takes '''1 week'''

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*Adults can survive several months without feeding so reservoirs can build up

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~~'''Appearance'''~~

*Spider like mite with long legs

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*Remove wild bird nests

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*Spends most of time '''off''' the host

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**Adults and nymphs visit poultry at night to feed

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*Life cycle takes '''1 week'''

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*Adults can survive several months without feeding so reservoirs can build up

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[[Category:Non-Burrowing_Mites]][[Category:Poultry]]

[[Category:To_Do_-_Parasites]]

[[Category:To_Do_-_AimeeHicks]]

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