Bird Mite

Commonly found in bird nests, poultry houses, and occasionally in residential homes near nesting sites.

Parasitic blood-feeders that primarily target birds but may bite humans and other mammals if their primary host is unavailable.

They are external parasites that spend their entire life cycle on or near the host; they can survive for a few weeks away from a host and often disperse when birds leave their nests.

Can cause severe dermatitis and itching in humans; significant pests in the poultry industry reducing egg production and bird health.