How to avoid budgies' Knemidokoptes mites?

[leomacaw]

How to avoid budgies' Knemidokoptes mites?

 

[MonicaMc]

I'm not sure there is any good way to avoid mites except to make sure you keep things clean/sanitized. If a mite infestation does occur (even with the best of upkeep), you may need to treat your entire flock.

 

[ConureLady]

Most bird mites are more like a dust bunny rather than a blood sucker. I treat my entire flock every six months. Mites can infest airsacs and suffocate a bird over time. Wipe down cages thoroughly and use a shop vac hose inside of hard to get areas. I also treat with SCATT once a year with one drop on the armpit skin as directed. I'd rather prevent than deal with a big problem down the line.

 

[ConureLady]

Scatt from Vetafarm for treating air sac mites and scaly face

 

[Birdlover11]

I never had a case of mites with Pepsi and sprite , but you have to clean, sanatize, keep your house clean , and take your birds for check ups ( I take my budgies every month ) to avoid seriouse infestations

 

[Mayden]

Theres a mite spray that we use every couple of months to keep our flock safe. You can spray it on the birds and their cages etc to kill and prevent.

Mites are fairly easy to spot though as your birds usually show sign of discomfort/not being able to sleep at night so causes fatigue etc.

 

[leomacaw]

thank you everybody