DERMITOX

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

The Red Mite usually feeds around the breast and legs area of the laying hens, causing the following - Decrease in egg production in female Decrease the size of the egg Decrease in egg quality and appearance (blood stains on eggs) Skin infections (in areas with thin skin) Anemia (blood loss of up to 6%) Lack of sleep and stress Transfer of diseases: Sallmonella spp, S.E, Newcastle Disease Weight loss and increased mortality

Known as Red Mite, Poultry Red Mite (PRM), Roost Mite or Chicken Mite, the Dermanyssus Gallinae is an Ectoparasite, a parasite that feeds on the blood of its victim. The Poultry Red Mite is naturally transparent in color before feeding but turns red after feeding. It is nocturnal (active at night) and hides away during the day. Its adult size between 0.6-1mm. chicken mite does not spend its entire life on the host. Chicken mites lay eggs where they hide, in areas such as crac