Association of mechanical cleaning and a liquid preparation of diatomaceous earth in the management of poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae (Mesostigmata: Dermanyssidae)

Alves, Luís Francisco Angeli; Oliveira, Daian Guilherme Pinto de; Pares, Rafaela Barbosa; Sparagano, Olivier; Godinho, Rui Pedro

doi:10.1007/s10493-020-00497-z

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“…One of the most important biosecurity measures in poultry production is regular mechanical cleaning and/or water washing of empty or occupied facilities. Maintaining of good hygiene practices is beneficial in removal of large number of mites and all developmental stages (24,27). Other conventional methods mostly used for PRM treatment include application of inert compounds (as diatomaceous earth or silica, powder or liquid).…”

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Importance and Impact of the Poultry Red Mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) in Layer Farms - Analysis of Farmers’ Perception

Kjosevski

Tomić

Dodovski

2021

Macedonian Veterinary Review

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Poultry red mite (PRM), Dermanyssus gallinae, causes egg drop production, anemia and can be a vector in transmitting diseases. The PRM control mainly focuses on usage of the conventional chemical biocides. The objective of this study was to analyze the farmers’ perception regarding the impact, management and control of PRM in Macedonian layer farms. The data were collected with direct on-site visits using a unified questionnaire. In total, 29 poultry farms (28% of farms in the country), all with conventional cages, were part of this study. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and Naïve Bayes Classifier technique. In 30% of the poultry farms the farmers had observed that the flock was infested with PRM. In total, 32 different treatments against PRM were reported from the farmers, and three of them were non-biocide treatments. The most used biocides (17% of the farms) were crude oil, Formalin, Neopitroid® and disinfectants. The highest agreement regarding biocides application among the farms (38%) was before the production starts. Most of the farmers applied biocides routinely, before the infestation is evident (75%). The median costs for PRM treatment were 175€ per flock, higher in the infested farms 493±677€ compared to non - infested 100±71€, p<0.05. None of the Macedonian farmers included in the study was using monitoring method for PRM infestation, contributing to poor data records. This study highlights the need of developing unified strategy for PRM control included in the Integrated Pest Management in poultry layer farms.

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Importance and Impact of the Poultry Red Mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) in Layer Farms - Analysis of Farmers’ Perception

Kjosevski

Tomić

Dodovski

2021

Macedonian Veterinary Review

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“…The insert dust is able to physically immobilize PRM and inhibits its locomotion. Coupling with mechanical cleaning, field trials confirmed that spraying 82% silica-containing Fisiocontrol (VetScience Bio Solutions) reduced up to 94% of the PRM population by 42 days after the first application ( 63 ).…”

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Parasitic Mite Fauna in Asian Poultry Farming Systems

Sparagano

2020

Front. Vet. Sci.

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The ubiquitous presence of hematophagous avian mites threatens the poultry industry in Asia and worldwide, adversely affecting the quality and quantity of eggs and poultry meat produced by affected flocks. This leads to considerable economic loss and welfare-related issues. The role of these blood-feeding arthropods as disease vectors is increasingly recognized as they may carry important zoonotic and epizootic pathogens. The poultry mites, Dermanyssus gallinae (Poultry Red Mite-PRM), Ornithonysus sylviarum (Northern Fowl Mite-NFM), and Ornithonyssus bursa (Tropical Fowl Mite-TFM) are endemic species across the Asian continent. In less frequency, scaly leg mite, depluming mite, and fowl cyst mite were documented. Considering global climate change and the popularity of backyard farming, the incidence of avian mite infestation is expected to increase as Asian production expands. The TFM may start to colonize subtropical nations where the seasonal temperature is comparable to tropical regions. Pyrethroids, organophosphates, carbamates, and macrocyclic lactones are licensed acaricides for use in China, Japan, and India. In recent years, the development of acaricide resistance has compromised the efficacy of chemical control measures. Several botanical acaricides based on plant and fungal constituents are being investigated. Judicious integration of multiple approaches to manage poultry mite infestation is advised. In this article, we review the prevalence, geographical distribution, zoonotic potential, and control measures of avian mites in poultry farms in Asia.

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“…Poultry red mites spend most of their life in environmental refugia and can survive up to 9 months without feeding [216], so the control should be performed in the environment. The control of D. gallinae has been made up by using silicas (in dusts and liquid formu-lations), exerting a physical action [223,224], yielding satisfying results, when associated with the mechanical cleaning of henhouses.…”

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Entomopathogenic Fungi and Bacteria in a Veterinary Perspective

Ebani

Mancianti

2021

Biology

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The present study aimed to review the papers dealing with the biological activity of fungi and bacteria against some mites and ticks of veterinary interest. In particular, the attention was turned to the research regarding acarid species, Dermanyssus gallinae and Psoroptes sp., which are the cause of severe threat in farm animals and, regarding ticks, also pets. Their impact on animal and human health has been stressed, examining the weaknesses and strengths of conventional treatments. Bacillus thuringiensis, Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae are the most widely employed agents. Their activities have been reviewed, considering the feasibility of an in-field application and the effectiveness of the administration alone or combined with conventional and alternative drugs is reported.

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Association of mechanical cleaning and a liquid preparation of diatomaceous earth in the management of poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae (Mesostigmata: Dermanyssidae)

Cited by 13 publications

References 31 publications

Importance and Impact of the Poultry Red Mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) in Layer Farms - Analysis of Farmers’ Perception

Importance and Impact of the Poultry Red Mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) in Layer Farms - Analysis of Farmers’ Perception

Parasitic Mite Fauna in Asian Poultry Farming Systems

Entomopathogenic Fungi and Bacteria in a Veterinary Perspective

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