Getting to grips with red mites in poultry

They are little but can turn into a big problem. A red mite infestation can soon become a headache, especially with limited means to tackle them. “This is especially true in organic farming,” knows Dutch organic layer farmer, Jacco Korenblik. When he was invited to take part in a trial for a novel red mite product, he was the first to sign up. Until a couple of years ago, red mites weren’t on Jacco Korenblik’s radar at all. When he took over a small broiler operation from his father i