Difference between revisions of "Forage Mites"

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**Thoroughly cleaning feed storage bins
 
**Thoroughly cleaning feed storage bins
 
**Keeping feed storage areas clean and dry
 
**Keeping feed storage areas clean and dry
 
==Test yourself with the Mites Flashcards==
 
 
[[Mites_Flashcards|Mites Flashcards]]
 
  
 
[[Category:Miscellaneous Mites]]
 
[[Category:Miscellaneous Mites]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_Parasites]]
 

Revision as of 21:38, 18 May 2010

  • Pests of stored food products, hay and straw
  • May cause skin reactions, respiratory and intestinal disturbances in animals and humans
  • Control relies upon
    • Identifying and destroying infected feed and bedding
    • Thoroughly cleaning feed storage bins
    • Keeping feed storage areas clean and dry