Effect on the host

EFFECT ON THE HOST - RED MITE OF POULTRY

  • The mite can multiply rapidly
  • It causes severe irritation
  • It sucks blood leading to  anemia in birds
  •  It transmits Borrelia anserina
  • Man can be attacked
  • Egg productionin infested bird  decreases
  • It can also result in death of newly hatched chicks
  • Infested chicken are unthrifty
  • Increased susceptibility to diseases due to reduced vitality is also seen in affected  birds
Last modified: Monday, 9 May 2011, 10:30 AM