Bird Mite

Typically found in bird nests, poultry houses, or crevices near bird nesting sites on buildings.

Parasitic blood-feeders; they primarily feed on the blood of birds but will bite humans if a host is unavailable.

They are active at night and hide in cracks during the day. They leave nests when the birds fledge or the nest is abandoned.

They can cause severe itching, skin irritation, and dermatitis in humans; they do not transmit major diseases to humans but are major pests in poultry farming.