Flour mites (typically Acarus siro) are microscopic mites that live in food products, especially dry goods such as flour, grain, animal feed and dried fruit. They are a well-known nuisance in households, mills, storage facilities and feed centres, where they can reduce product quality and trigger allergic reactions in humans. In the UK, flour mites … Read more
The red spider mite, more accurately known as the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), is one of the most common and damaging pests in greenhouses. It is also a frequent problem on houseplants, garden plants and outdoor crops across the UK. In British usage, the name red spider mite is often used even though the … Read more
Red mites, also known as poultry red mites, chicken mites or blood mites (Dermanyssus gallinae), are small blood-feeding mites that parasitise birds, especially chickens and other poultry. They are a serious problem in both backyard flocks and commercial poultry production. Red mites may also infest wild birds and, in rare cases, bite humans. Heavy infestations … Read more
Bird mites (also known as avian mites or bird blood mites, most commonly Ornithonyssus sylviarum and Dermanyssus gallinae, depending on species) are small parasitic mites that feed on the blood of birds. They can also bite humans, causing itching, irritation and skin rashes. In the UK, bird mites are commonly associated with bird nests close … Read more