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2. Pyemotes herfsi - Wikipedia

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   Pyemotes herfsi, also known as the oak leaf gall mite or itch mite, is an ectoparasitic mite identified in Europe and subsequently found in India, Asia, and the United States. The mite parasitizes a variety of insect hosts and bites humans, causing red, itchy, and painful wheals (welts). The mites are barely visible, measuring about 0.2–0.8 ...

3. Cicadas come with an itchy pest — tiny mites that can cause ...

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   How to prevent oak leaf itch mite bites. PennState Extension says that eradicating the mites is difficult, as tree sprays usually don't seep into the galls where the mites hide out. Some people ...

4. Brood XIII - Wikipedia

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   Anti-itch treatments, including calamine lotion and topical steroid creams, did not relieve the itching. [9] Edmond Zaborski, a research scientist with the Illinois Natural History Survey, then discovered that the skin conditions had resulted from oak leaf gall mite ("itch mite") (Pyemotes herfsi) bites.

5. Mites of domestic animals - Wikipedia

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   The individual mites remain external to the epidermis within the follicle, but appear to be within the skin because they are below the general outer surface of the host. The mite Demodex canis is a common cause of demodicosis in dogs. Demodex mites are microscopic, cigar-shaped and have very short legs. These mites seem to feed on epidermal cells.

6. Periodical cicadas - Wikipedia

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   Although it usually feeds on oak leaf gall midge (Polystepha pilulae) larvae and other insects, the oak leaf gall mite ("itch mite") (Pyemotes herfsi) becomes an ectoparasite of periodical cicada eggs when these are available. After cicadas deposit their eggs in the branches of trees, feeding mites reproduce and their numbers increase. [60]

7. 29 Best Flea Medicines for Dogs Without Vet Prescription - AOL

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   Hartz UltraGuard Dual Action Flea & Tick Topical Dog Treatment. SUNNYCHEWS Flea and Tick Prevention for Dogs. SENTRY Fiproguard for Dogs. Nutri-Vet Defense Flea & Tick Control .