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| − | + | Dermanyssus gallinae are red [[Non-Burrowing Mites|surface]] mite of poultry | |
*Spends most of time '''off''' the host | *Spends most of time '''off''' the host | ||
Revision as of 15:22, 6 July 2010
Dermanyssus gallinae are red surface mite of poultry
- Spends most of time off the host
- Adults and nymphs visit poultry at night to feed
- Life cycle takes 1 week
- Adults can survive several months without feeding so reservoirs can build up
Appearance
- Spider like mite with long legs
- White or grey
- Becomes red when engorged with blood after feeding
- Few hairs on body
- Hooks on legs
Pathogenesis
- Blood sucking mite
- Lesions usually found on the breast and legs
- Irritation, restlessness, decrease in egg production
- Anaemia can result if mites are present in large numbers
- Newly hatched chicks can rapidly die if infested
Treatment
- Acaricide
- Environmental treatment
- Remove wild bird nests