Flour mites (Acarus siro) are microscopic mites that infest stored food products, particularly dry goods such as flour, grains, cereals, animal feed, and dried fruits. They are a well-known problem in homes, flour mills, grain elevators, warehouses, and feed facilities in the United States. Infestations can lead to product spoilage, economic losses, and allergic reactions … Read more
The red spider mite, more accurately known in the United States as the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), is one of the most common and destructive mite pests of plants. It is widespread in greenhouses, gardens, landscapes, agricultural crops, and houseplants. Because of its extremely broad host range and rapid reproduction, it is a major … Read more
Red mites, also known as poultry red mites, chicken mites, or blood mites (Dermanyssus gallinae), are small blood-feeding mites that primarily parasitize birds—especially chickens and other poultry. They are a serious problem in both backyard flocks and commercial poultry operations in the United States. Heavy infestations can cause stress, anemia, reduced egg production, and even … Read more
Bird mites—also known as avian mites or bird blood mites—are small parasitic mites that feed on the blood of birds. The most relevant species are Northern fowl mite (Ornithonyssus sylviarum) and poultry red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae). In the United States, bird mites are a common problem in and around buildings where birds nest, especially pigeons, … Read more