There are a number of species of mites that fall under the general name “bird mite.” Most common among them is the northern fowl mite (Ornithonyssus sylviarum). These mites are parasites of birds and ...

There are a number of species of mites that fall under the general name “bird mite.” Those mites are parasites of birds and are usually found on the birds or in their nests. Under normal conditions, ...

After tons of chemicals and weeks spent in a motel, a Fayetteville family's battle with bird mites is finally over. The problems for the family began when chimney swifts nested in a smokestack. Bird ...

KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Students at Tellico Plains Junior High School in Monroe County will spend the remainder of the year at Tellico Plains High School because of a bird mite infestation. Bird mites are ...

A woman was taken to hospital in hazmat suit to prevent spread of itchy bugs. June 6, 2008— -- A Long Island woman was put in a quarantined hospital room Thursday night after emergency workers ...

This is a story about creepy crawly bird mites. You've probably never had to give thought to these members of the arthropod family. Lucky you. First, you're unlikely to ever encounter these ...

DEAR JOAN: I have a titmouse and chickadee that both appear to have mites as they pick at their ruffled feathers and look uncomfortable. Is there anything I can do for them? Will they die of these ...

The process of addressing a bird mite problem at the California Department of Transportation’s headquarters has been hindered slightly by the presence of some pigeon chicks, which the agency wanted to ...

A Long Island woman was removed from her home wearing a HAZMAT suit Thursday, after it was determined that not only was her home infested with bird mites, but the woman herself had them crawling out ...

LEHIGHTON -- A high school in Carbon County alerted parents and students Friday afternoon that all weekend events will be moved or postponed due to the discovery of bird mites in the building.