This is a red mite prevention/treatment that I picked up at the world show .its the introduction of a predatory mite that attacks the red mite once detected.its been in use in poultry/bird keeping in Holland for the past 13 years.Each cartridge protects 4 standard double breeders for 5 to 6 weeks General. Dutchys are mites from the Laelapidae family and come in large parts of Europe free in nature. They live in the ground where they hunt on various soil organisms. When these mites are released in animal enclosures, they are fierce opponents of amongst others blood mites. They chase after them all day an eat them. It is a matter of time, these mites are almost always the winner. Dutchy life. Dutchys ® are about 1 mm. They have a drop-shaped body, are light in color and very energetic. They feed on various organisms, such as the larvae of small flies, springtails and mites of various types, including blood mites. Their eggs are deposited in the ground or other suitable places. After several days the larvae come out, which eventually mature after several molts into predatory mites. Dutchys ® blood meal on average 5 mites per day. When we introduce them in time they will often prevent a pest form developing. They are also capable of fighting severe infestation, but then several predatory mites are released. When Dutchys ® has been introduced during a period of several days it may appear like more blood mites are be observed. This is because the blood mites are chased out of hiding by the predatory mites. However, the mites will continue to chase after them, so this effect disappears after a short period. Dutchys ® are also capable of surviving a period of food scarcity. No breeding will take place during that period. They will also eat each other if necessary. They will do no harm to your animals. By continuing food shortages, they die after a few weeks. The predatory mite lives on average 6 weeks. Environment. Dutchys ® prefer to live at a temperature of 15 to 25 º C. When the temperature is below or above these values will they remain in a resting phase. They then sit back and wait until conditions improve and then go hunting again. When exposed to frost, they will almost all die.
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 23:54:24 +0000
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