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Dermanyssus gallinae are red [[Non-Burrowing Mites|surface]] mites of poultry.
Dermanyssus gallinae are red [[Non-Burrowing Mites|surface]] mites of poultry. They spend most of their time '''off''' the host and the adults can survive several months without feeding. Their life cycle takes '''1 week'''. The adult and nymph mites visit poultry at night to feed.
===Identification===
===Identification===
===Pathogenesis===
Dermanyssus gallinae are blood sucking mites, causing lesions usually found on the breast and legs. Their presence can cause irritation, restlessness, decrease in egg production. If they are present in large numbers, they can cause anaemia. Newly hatched chicks can rapidly die if infested.
===Treatment===
The mites can be treated using Acaricide, environmental treatment and the removal of wild bird nests.