Detecting and Effectively Combating Red Mites

Information and solutions for poultry farmers and businesses

What are red mites?

The red mite is one of the most common and economically significant ectoparasites in poultry farming. It affects chickens and other poultry species, causing significant stress and health problems.

Severe infestations lead to anemia, reduced performance, and increased susceptibility to disease.

How to detect an infestation?

• Restlessness in the coop, especially at night
• Decrease in egg-laying performance
• Pale combs and weakened animals
• Small red or dark spots on perches, eggs, or in the coop

Why quick action is important

Red mites multiply extremely quickly under favorable conditions. Within a short time, the infestation can spread throughout the entire coop.

Without suitable measures, significant economic damage and strain on animals and the operation will occur.

Methods of control

Various methods are used to combat the red mite:

• Chemical agents (biocides)
• Physical methods
• Preventive coop hygiene

Biocide-free solutions are becoming increasingly important as they allow for safe application during ongoing operations.

Proven Solution: 2-Step System for Mite Control

In practice, a combined approach of acute control and long-term prevention has proven particularly effective.

This involves targeted reduction of existing mites while simultaneously taking measures to prevent re-infestation.

• 1. ADELE® Mite-Free: for direct reduction of mite infestation
• 2. GUSTAV® Mite-Stop: for sustainable control and prevention

This combination is already successfully used in poultry farms and enables effective and biocide-free control of the red mite.

Your advantages

• ✔ Biocide-free (BAuA confirmed)
• ✔ Suitable for organic farms (FiBL tested)
• ✔ Made in Germany
• ✔ Practically tested in poultry farms
• ✔ Easy to use during ongoing operations

Further information on the 2-step system

Learn more about application and practical use.