Disadvantages of chemical treatments for Poultry Red Mite

• Available treament typically involves the use of toxic chemicals known as Acaricides or Miticides

• Acaricides are toxic for Eggs, Poultry and Humans

• Acaridices are also environmentally hazardous, complex & expensive

• Treatment with acaricides usually requires emptying of the facility

• Application using spray treatments must be performed with high pressure and sufficient force to penetrate mite's hiding places.

• Facility must be cleaned thoroughly to remove residuals

• With repeated use, poultry red mite develop resistance to acaricides and their effectiveness decreases, requiring higher dosages