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2. Mites of livestock - Wikipedia

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   The fungi infest the surface of the cuticle and penetrate into it, smothering the mites. Self-dusting by birds is a natural defense against mites (and lice) and can be aided by poultry farmers providing diatomaceous earth (also known as kaolin). [49] The harsh dust of the diatomaceous earth abrades the cuticle of the mites, dehydrating them ...

3. Diatomaceous earth - Wikipedia

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   Diatomite rock sample from Sisquoc Formation Scanning electron micrograph of diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth (/ ˌ d aɪ. ə t ə ˈ m eɪ ʃ ə s / DY-ə-tə-MAY-shəs), also known as diatomite (/ d aɪ ˈ æ t ə m aɪ t / dy-AT-ə-myte), celite, or kieselguhr, is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that can be crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder.

4. Menoponidae - Wikipedia

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   Menoponidae is a monophyletic family of lice in the superfamily of chewing lice, Amblycera, often referred to as the chicken body louse family. [1] They are ectoparasites of a wide range of birds including chickens, which makes them important to understand for veterinary science and for human health. However, Menoponidae are not exclusive to ...

5. Mites of domestic animals - Wikipedia

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   Dermanyssus gallinae has been shown to transmit the virus causing St Louis encephalitis virus between chickens. [ 17 ] (the main transmitters of this virus to humans are Culex mosquitoes). Various species of trombiculid mite transmit the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi , the causative agent of scrub-typhus, a notorious disease of humans in ...

6. Physical pest control - Wikipedia

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   Diatomaceous earth, made from fossilized and pulverized silica shells, can be used in order to damage the protective cuticle layer of insects that have them, such as ants. When this layer is damaged, the insects become vulnerable to drying out. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of Diatomaceous earth decreases if it is wet.

7. You Can't Help But Crack Up at These Jokes about Chickens - AOL

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   After all, chickens come with a bunch of im-peck-able perks: Fresh eggs in an assortment of beautiful colors, automatic pest control, waste that can contribute to the compost pile or fertilizer ...