-
Article
Open AccessValidation of an automated mite counter for Dermanyssus gallinae in experimental laying hen cages
For integrated pest management (IPM) programs to be maximally effective, monitoring of the growth and decline of the pest populations is essential. Here, we present the validation results of a new automated m...
-
Article
Open AccessShould the poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae be of wider concern for veterinary and medical science?
The poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae is best known as a threat to the laying-hen industry; adversely affecting production and hen health and welfare throughout the globe, both directly and through its role a...
-
Article
Open AccessPresent and future potential of plant-derived products to control arthropods of veterinary and medical significance
The use of synthetic pesticides and repellents to target pests of veterinary and medical significance is becoming increasingly problematic. One alternative approach employs the bioactive attributes of plant-de...
-
Article
Selection of floral resources to optimise conservation of agriculturally-functional insect groups
Non-crop vegetation in agricultural landscapes can provide a means of conserving insects in farmed landscapes and optimising on-farm ecosystem services as a result. Inclusion of floral resources may be particu...
-
Article
Variation in chemical composition and acaricidal activity against Dermanyssus gallinae of four eucalyptus essential oils
The results of this study suggest that certain eucalyptus essential oils may be of use as an alternative to synthetic acaricides in the management of the poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gall...
-
Chapter
Variation in chemical composition and acaricidal activity against Dermanyssus gallinae of four eucalyptus essential oils
The results of this study suggest that certain eucalyptus essential oils may be of use as an alternative to synthetic acaricides in the management of the poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae. At a ...
