Bacteria which live symbiotically inside the blood-sucking pests called red poultry mites could be a new and effective target to prevent the spread of Salmonella and similar pathogens in chickens, ...

And while the mite’s blood-sucking tendencies are the most obvious issue, there is increasing evidence that mites act as a vector for diseases such as salmonella, E coli or mycoplasmas. Protecting ...

Mites are tiny, annoying creatures that can really bother chickens and humans. The most common type are like sneaky night-time attackers: they hide in the cracks and small spaces of chicken coops ...

New research into controlling red mites – that can lead to anaemia, decreased egg production and inferior shell quality – suggests altering lighting patterns in poultry housing may have a sizeable ...

Poultry mites are common external parasites that are more of a pest than anything else to your chicken especially backyard chickens. They are introduced to the backyard scene through rodents or other ...

One of my clients, James Njogu has been a chicken farmer for close to 10 years now. I met Njogu in one of the poultry farmers’ training session we held in Thika town last year. For the 10 year she has ...

In this informative video, join us as we explore effective nighttime worming, mite, and lice treatments for chickens. Discover practical steps to ensure your flock stays healthy and free from pesky ...

Backyard chickens may live a sweeter life than chickens on commercial poultry farms, but roaming green grass and scratching real dirt exposes these birds to a different suite of parasites than those ...