Mites (acarids) in falcons

Cause: Feather mites and red blood mites (Dermanyssus); confidence: low · Type: ectoparasite

Other names: Mites، Small ticks

Symptoms

• Itching and feather plucking
• Anaemia with red mites
• Night restlessness

Diagnosis

Examine the feathers and the places at night.

Treatment

Safe pesticides as the vet directs + treating the environment.

Prevention

Cleaning the perches and maqeez, quarantine of new birds.

Season

Summer

Treatment and doses are decided by an avian vet after an exam; Zajel does not publish doses.