Other websites of interest and product reviews

  • D. Gallinae Documented With Human Blood An article published in 1958 which documented human blood was found inside the gut of the bird mite D. Gallinae, confirming human parasitosis from this bird mite. (Only the summary is available.)
  • D. Gallinae And Medical Science An important medical journal article which documents how this mite can adapt and switch hosts in order to survive due to genetic plasticity; impacting many different mammals, including humans. Also, it is implicated in the transmission of various pathogens, such as Lyme disease. (Excerpt: “The potential medical significance of D. gallinae is exacerbated by the fact that these mites can carry and transmit zoonotic diseases of both bacterial and viral origin”).
  • D. Gallinae Human Parasitosis Medical journal article documenting the far ranging problem of D.Gallinae affecting humans worldwide; stating “Dermanyssus gallinae can also feed on some species of mammals, including humans, causing dermatitis and skin lesions.”
  • D. Gallinae Parasitosis A medical journal article from Greece detailing an infestation of bird mites. It also mentions that Borrelia Burgdorferi, the Lyme disease spirochete, was transmitted to humans from this mite.
  • D. Gallinae Resists Desiccation The bird mite D. Gallinae, labeled in this article as the ‘poultry red mite’, is documented as resisting desiccation. So products such as DE (diatomaceous earth) and other desiccants will not be very effective due to the small size of this mite. It also documents that D. Gallinae can be a vector of various pathogens to humans, including the spirochete that causes Lyme disease.
  • Human Infestation with D. Gallinae Medical journal article from Iran documenting human parasitosis from bird mites. And it demonstrates how far reaching this under – reported problem is worldwide.
  • The Year Of The Mite Useful information about D. Gallinae and some practical advice on how to deal with a home infestation.
  • BirdmitesOrg Forum Posts A large collection of posts from people worldwide. Documenting their ordeal with bird mite parasitosis, and some of the solutions they have found helpful.
  • Dealing With The Mental Anguish For those who have been dealing with this affliction for a while now; with all the lost sleep, daily and nightly routines, reluctance to be around others, etc; this is an excellent article that deals with these mental health issues.
  • Facebook Bird Mites Support Group (Disclaimer: Please note that not everything posted on social media can always be deemed to be accurate and reliable information in regards to bird mites and human parasitosis.)
  • Help With Expenses A GoFundMe page was set up for those who wish to help a mother and her young son with expenses. They have been dealing with an ongoing bird mite infestation problem for a couple of years now.

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A Prayer For The Discouraged

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Product Reviews:

LIBMAN WET MOP: A velcro microfiber wet mop is convenient for cleaning the floors, walls, etc; when dealing with bird mites in the home. Unfortunately, the ‘Libman Microfiber Cleaning System’ wet mop (1010006) is NOT a recommended product. It requires way too much effort to try and remove the pad for rinsing and when you try to grip the mop head to pull the pad off, the very sharp velcro needles can penetrate a glove and even puncture the skin. (FYI: Libman is a quality company that makes many other products which are recommended.)

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RYOBI VAC: The Ryobi 18 Volt cordless vacuum is top rated as far as construction quality and battery life goes. Unfortunately, it is NOT recommended for people dealing with bird mites. It has a small round nozzle opening that is impractical for getting mites off the skin or clothing. There are better choices in a cordless vacuum for people dealing with bird mites.

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Harris Roach Powder (OrthoBoric Acid) is one of the better products for making a ‘mite dusting powder’. It is 99% OBA and has a smaller particle size than most; which is important when applying into carpeting for bird mites. Read More…

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HDX spray bottle for miticides

The HDX spray bottle from Home Depot is a quality product for most water based miticides. It has an easy to pull trigger and a spray pattern from a fine mist to a stream that will reach over 8 feet. Ideal for most water based miticides, but not for Elector PSP, as it will clog eventually.