Mites: Blood Sucking Flashcards
Red mite, roost mite and poultry mite are common names for ______________.
Red mite, roost mite and poultry mite are common names for Dermanyssus gallinae.
Distribution of both blood sucking mites is _______________.
Distribution of both blood sucking mites is worldwide.
Hosts of Dermanyssus gallinae are ___________.
Hosts of Dermanyssus gallinae are domestic and wild birds; humans.
___________ can be up to 750um; spider like with long legs. Mouthparts are needle like and adapted for piercing and sucking. When engorged, body becomes red to black in color.
Blood sucking mites can be up to 750um; spider like with long legs. Mouthparts are needle like and adapted for piercing and sucking. When engorged, body becomes red to black in color.
_________ infest anywhere on the body.
Dermanyssus gallinae infest anywhere on the body.
Diagnosis of Dermanyssus gallinae
Can be difficult since not always on bird
Examine environment
__________ can only be found on the host at night. Buildings must be treated for control.
Dermanyssus gallinae can only be found on the host at night. Buildings must be treated for control.
Common name for Ornithonyssus sylvarium is the _______________.
Common name for Ornithonyssus sylvarium is the Northern Fowl Mite.
Common name for Ornithonyssus bursa is _______________.
Common name for Ornithonyssus bursa is Tropical Fowl Mite.
Hosts of Ornithonyssus spp include __________________.
Hosts of Ornithonyssus spp include chickens; other birds; humans.
___________ infests among the feathers and around the vent area.
Ornithonyssus spp infests among the feathers and around the vent area.
Diagnosis of Ornithonyssus spp
Examination
___________ is the most common poultry mite and most important ectoparasite of caged layers and breeding chickens in the US.
Ornithonyssus spp is the most common poultry mite and most important ectoparasite of caged layers and breeding chickens in the US.
Life cycle of Dermanyssus gallinae
Spend much of life away from host
Adult and Nymphs visit bird at night to feed
Adults lay egg off host
Entire life cycle of Dermanyssus gallinae is completed in less than ____________.
Entire life cycle of Dermanyssus gallinae is completed in less than 7 days.
Dermanyssus gallinae can live up to _________ without a blood meal.
Dermanyssus gallinae can live up to **8 months **without a blood meal.
Life cycle of Ornthonyssus spp.
Remain on the bird
Ornithonyssus spp can only survive for ____________ away from the host.
Ornithonyssus spp can only survive for 10 days away from the host.
Heavy infestations of ___________ may decrease reproductive/egg production and weight gain in young birds; can also cause anemia and death.
Heavy infestations of blood sucking mites may decrease reproductive/egg production and weight gain in young birds; can also cause anemia and death.
Dermanyssus gallinae
Ornthonysuss spp
