Understanding the biology and control of the poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae: a review

摘要: Dermanyssus gallinae, the poultry red mite (PRM), is a blood-feeding ectoparasite capable of causing pathology in birds, amongst other animals. It an increasingly important pathogen egg layers and responsible for substantial economic losses to industry worldwide. Even though PRM poses serious problem, very little known about basic biology mite. Here we review current body literature describing discuss how this has been, or could be, used develop methods control infestations. We focus primarily on digestive system, salivary glands, nervous system exoskeleton also explore areas which have date received no study but potential offer new targets.