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. 2020 Dec;82(4):441-453.
doi: 10.1007/s10493-020-00558-3. Epub 2020 Nov 17.

Dermanyssus gallinae and chicken egg production: impact, management, and a predicted compatibility matrix for integrated approaches

O A E Sparagano  1 , D R George  2 , R D Finn  3 , A Giangaspero  4 , K Bartley  5 , J Ho  6
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Dermanyssus gallinae and chicken egg production: impact, management, and a predicted compatibility matrix for integrated approaches

O A E Sparagano et al. Exp Appl Acarol. 2020 Dec.

Abstract

The poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae, is a worldwide threat to egg production and animal and human welfare. This mite is also a potential vector for several significant diseases. EU regulation that forbids the use of conventional cages for egg-laying hens may favour the growth of D. gallinae, a species known to thrive in more complex housing systems. Current control measures emphasize the use of chemical acaricides, which may have limited efficacy on D. gallinae considering its temporary blood-feeding behaviour. In integrated pest management (IPM), two or more compatible measures targeting physical, environmental, and/or biological aspects could be judiciously combined to enhance the effectiveness against D. gallinae infestation. To inform current and future IPM for D. gallinae, a compatibility matrix is proposed to guide the selection of control measures for field application.

Keywords: Chicken; Ectoparasite; Egg production; Hen; Veterinary pest control.

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