Experimental and Applied Acarology (2020) 82, 441-453

O.A.E. Sparagano, D.R. George, R.D. Finn, A. Giangaspero, K. Bartley and J. Ho (2020)
Dermanyssus gallinae and chicken egg production: impact, management, and a predicted compatibility matrix for integrated approaches
Experimental and Applied Acarology 82 (4), 441-453
Abstract: The poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae, is a worldwide threat to egg production and animal and human welfare. This mite is also a potential vector for several significant diseases. EU regulation that forbids the use of conventional cages for egg-laying hens may favour the growth of D. gallinae, a species known to thrive in more complex housing systems. Current control measures emphasize the use of chemical acaricides, which may have limited efficacy on D. gallinae considering its temporary blood-feeding behaviour. In integrated pest management (IPM), two or more compatible measures targeting physical, environmental, and/or biological aspects could be judiciously combined to enhance the effectiveness against D. gallinae infestation. To inform current and future IPM for D. gallinae, a compatibility matrix is proposed to guide the selection of control measures for field application.
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Database assignments for author(s): Olivier A.E. Sparagano, David R. George, Annunziata Giangaspero

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
damage/losses/economics
control - general

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Dermanyssus gallinae