Inert dusts and their effects on the poultry red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae)

Kilpinen, Ole; Steenberg, Tove

doi:10.1007/978-90-481-2731-3_7

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Section: Inert Substances Inert Substances Include Primarily De (Diamentioning

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“…Work with D. gallinae and inert substances has shown that efficacy can be greatly affected by the quality of the raw material used (58,81). High humidity levels (>85%) reduce efficacy, suggesting that when these products are used in poultry units, increased application rates may be necessary www.annualreviews.org • The Poultry Red Mite, Dermanyssus gallinae (58). Work with O. sylviarum supports the limitations of DE and kaolin as acaricides, in which neither was as effective as other nontraditional acaricides tested (although kaolin provided control for 2-3 weeks following repeat application to birds) (91).…”

Section: Inert Substances Inert Substances Include Primarily De (Diamentioning

confidence: 99%

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Significance and Control of the Poultry Red Mite,Dermanyssus gallinae

Sparagano

George

Harrington

et al. 2014

Annu. Rev. Entomol.

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The poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae, poses a significant threat to poultry production and hen health in many parts of the world. With D. gallinae increasingly suspected of being a disease vector, and reports indicating that attacks on alternative hosts, including humans, are becoming more common, the economic importance of this pest has increased greatly. As poultry production moves away from conventional cage systems in many parts of the world, D. gallinae is likely to become more abundant and difficult to control. Control remains dominated by the use of synthetic acaricides, although resistance and treatment failure are widely reported. Alternative control measures are emerging from research devoted to D. gallinae and its management. These alternative control measures are beginning to penetrate the market, although many remain at the precommercial stage. This review compiles the expanding body of research on D. gallinae and assesses options for its current and future control. We conclude that significant advances in D. gallinae control are most likely to come through an integrated approach adopting recent research into existing and novel control strategies; this is being combined with improved monitoring and modeling to better inform treatment interventions.

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Section: Inert Substances Inert Substances Include Primarily De (Diamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Inert Substances Inert Substances Include Primarily De (Diamentioning

confidence: 99%

Significance and Control of the Poultry Red Mite,Dermanyssus gallinae

Sparagano

George

Harrington

et al. 2014

Annu. Rev. Entomol.

231

260

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“…Synthetic silicas are thus actually not truly non-chemical treatments. However, their mode of action against D. gallinae is said to be completely mechanical (not poisonous), drying out the epicuticle of the exoskeleton of the poultry red mites through the absorbent character of the silicon dioxide particles, leading to desiccation of the mites (84,119). Furthermore, resistance against this physical mode of action is less likely to develop than to single-target molecules ((85)).…”

Section: Inert Dustsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Possibilities for IPM Strategies in European Laying Hen Farms for Improved Control of the Poultry Red Mite (Dermanyssus gallinae): Details and State of Affairs

Decru¹,

Mul

Nisbet

et al. 2020

Front. Vet. Sci.

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The Poultry Red Mite (PRM), Dermanyssus gallinae , is a major threat to the poultry industry worldwide, causing serious problems to animal health and welfare, and huge economic losses. Controlling PRM infestations is very challenging. Conventionally, D. gallinae is treated with synthetic acaricides, but the particular lifestyle of the mite (most of the time spent off the host) makes the efficacy of acaracide sprays often unsatisfactory, as sprays reach only a small part of the population. Moreover, many acaricides have been unlicensed due to human consumer and safety regulations and mites have become resistant to them. A promising course of action is Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which is sustainable for animals, humans and the environment. It combines eight different steps, in which prevention of introduction and monitoring of the pest are key. Further, it focusses on non-chemical treatments, with chemicals only being used as a last resort. Whereas IPM is already widely applied in horticulture, its application is still in its infancy to control D. gallinae in layer houses. This review presents the currently-available possibilities for control of D. gallinae in layer houses for each of the eight IPM steps, including monitoring techniques, established and emerging non-chemical treatments, and the strategic use of chemicals. As such, it provides a needed baseline for future development of specific IPM strategies, which will allow efficient and sustainable control of D. gallinae in poultry farms.

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“…Dawson (2004) suppressed fleas and Protocalliphora (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in tree swallow nests using DE. Kilpinen & Steenberg (2009) tested DE and kaolin for control of D. gallinae (De Geer) and found that both killed mites, but the efficacy of each material decreased with increasing (75-85%) relative humidity. Based on 24-h mite weight loss studies, kaolin clay resulted in 11.9% loss and DE exposure in 18.2% loss, compared with 9.5% weight loss in a control group (Kilpinen & Steenberg, 2009).…”

Section: Diatomaceous Earth and Kaolinmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Kilpinen & Steenberg (2009) tested DE and kaolin for control of D. gallinae (De Geer) and found that both killed mites, but the efficacy of each material decreased with increasing (75-85%) relative humidity. Based on 24-h mite weight loss studies, kaolin clay resulted in 11.9% loss and DE exposure in 18.2% loss, compared with 9.5% weight loss in a control group (Kilpinen & Steenberg, 2009). Despite blood engorgement by this mite, the dusts may cause water loss faster than it can be replenished.…”

Section: Diatomaceous Earth and Kaolinmentioning

confidence: 99%

Housing and dustbathing effects on northern fowl mites (Ornithonyssus sylviarum) and chicken body lice (Menacanthus stramineus) on hens

Martin

Mullens

2012

Medical Vet Entomology

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Hen housing (cage or cage-free) did not impact overall abundances of northern fowl mites, Ornithonyssus sylviarum (Canestrini & Fanzago) (Acari: Macronyssidae), or chicken body lice, Menacanthus stramineus (Nitzsch) (Phthiraptera: Menoponidae). Cage-free hens received a dustbox with sand plus diatomaceous earth (DE), kaolin clay or sulphur. Weekly use varied from none to 100% of hens; 73% of hens used the dustbox at least once. Ectoparasite populations on dustbathing hens (users) were compared with those on non-user cage-free and caged hens. All materials reduced ectoparasites on user hens by 80-100% after 1 week of dustbox use. Diatomaceous earth and kaolin failed to reduce ectoparasites on non-user hens, and ectoparasites on user hens recovered after dustbox removal. A sulphur dustbox eliminated mites from all hens (including non-users) within 2-4 weeks. Residual sulphur controlled mites until the end of the experiment (up to 9 weeks), even after the dustbox was removed. Louse populations on hens using the sulphur dustbox were reduced in 1-2 weeks. Residual sulphur effects were less evident in lice, but the use of a sulphur dustbox by a higher proportion of hens extended louse control to all hens. This is the first experimental study to show that bird dustbathing in naturally and widely available dust materials (particularly kaolin) can suppress ectoparasites and thus the behaviour is probably adaptive.

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Inert dusts and their effects on the poultry red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae)

Cited by 7 publications

References 21 publications

Significance and Control of the Poultry Red Mite,Dermanyssus gallinae

Significance and Control of the Poultry Red Mite,Dermanyssus gallinae

Possibilities for IPM Strategies in European Laying Hen Farms for Improved Control of the Poultry Red Mite (Dermanyssus gallinae): Details and State of Affairs

Housing and dustbathing effects on northern fowl mites (Ornithonyssus sylviarum) and chicken body lice (Menacanthus stramineus) on hens

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