Veterinary Parasitology 1998-11-16

The poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae (De Geer, 1778): current situation and future prospects for control.

C Chauve

Index: Vet. Parasitol. 79(3) , 239-45, (1998)

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Abstract

The current importance of Dermanyssus gallinae, mainly in egg layer, in Europe is pointed out. The limits of conventional control methods are underlined (development of mite resistance--future insecticide legislation and animal welfare legislation). Alternative control methods such as feeding deterrents or biological control, are reviewed in the context of poultry pest management.