FIELD GUIDE CHICKEN MITE

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_ (mouthparts) long, whiplike

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_ (mouthparts) long, whiplike

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gradual metamorphosis = _ _ _ _

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larvae do not _

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nymphs do _

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After a blood meal, females deposit eggs in batches of
up to 7 eggs in _ or under the debris in
poultry houses or bird nests

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After a blood meal, females deposit eggs in batches of
up to 7 eggs in crevices or _ _ in
poultry houses or bird nests

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After a blood meal, females deposit eggs in batches of
up to 7 eggs in crevices or under the debris in
_ or _

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Fed adults can survive for 4-5 months without _

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vector of _

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When humans are attacked, these mites cause a painful _ _

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birds involved are usually _, sparrows, and starlings.

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birds involved are usually pigeons, _, and starlings.

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birds involved are usually pigeons, sparrows, and _

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activity in structures typically occur when
bird _ leave the nest

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For outside nests, they usually come down the
_ and enter via window frames or
other openings in the exterior wall

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For outside nests, they usually come down the
wall and enter via _ _ or
other openings in the exterior wall

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For interior nests, they usually come through the
_ and enter via openings in the
ceiling or interior wall surfaces

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if mite populations get _ _,
at least some of the mites will
migrate before the nestlings leave

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if mite populations get very large,
at least some of the mites will
migrate before the _ leave

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Chicken mites can be introduced via
_ _ such as _ or on
gerbils obtained from pet stores where
they have been housed near infested birds

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Chicken mites can be introduced via
pet birds such as canaries or on
_ obtained from pet stores where
they have been housed near infested birds

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Chicken mites can be introduced via
pet birds such as canaries or on
gerbils obtained from pet stores where
they have been housed near _ _

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Feeding occurs primarily during the _

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after _... mites drop off of the host

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_ and _ can be found in the
nest or in crevices during the daytime.

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Nymphs and adults can be found in the
_ or in _ during the daytime.

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Nymphs and adults can be found in the
nest or in crevices during the _.

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1. treat the nest
2. _
3. treat the surfaces where the nest was located

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1. _
2. remove nest using inverted plastic bag technique
3. treat the surfaces where the nest was located

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1. treat the nest
2. remove nest using inverted plastic bag technique
3. _

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In infested rooms, treat the _/_ on
walls/ceilings where mites are entering/hiding.

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In infested rooms, treat the cracks/crevices on
_/_ where mites are entering/hiding.

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In infested rooms, treat the cracks/crevices on
walls/ceilings where mites are _/_.

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Use ULV with _ _ content

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In the case of homes, hot wash and
hot dry the _

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If people become infested, they can consult with
their physician for a prescription or
get an over-the-counter lotion labeled for
the control of