Pigeon fly (hippoboscid/flying tick) in pigeons
Other names: Pigeon fly، Flying tick، Fly
Symptoms
- A flattened fly that runs quickly among the feathers
- Anemia and irritation; a heavy infestation can kill squabs
- Transmits pigeon malaria (Haemoproteus)
How it spreads
Moves between birds and lives in the nests.
Diagnosis
Observing the fly.
Treatment
Insecticides for birds + cleaning the nests.
Prevention
Clean the nests between cycles, check new birds.
Treatment and doses are decided by an avian vet after an exam; Zajel does not publish doses.