Whether or not you already have parasites in your flock, it’s important that you have a prevention routine for both bird and coop and stay with it rigorously. Keeping a clean coop will help you to identify any problems before they can get out of hand.

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It’s also useful to have a plan in place to deal with a parasitic infestation just in case your prevention routine fails. So don’t get taken by surprise and then have to start rushing around looking for treatments for this and for that, set yourself up with a chicken first aid kit, decide how you will treat your birds in the event of a parasite outbreak and have the appropriate products to hand when required.  

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When tackling a mite infestation, you must have and alternative accommodation. If you don't you won't be able to rid your flock of blood sucking parasites. The alternative accommodation must be clear of mites with nesting material and bedding treated with the appropriate sprays and powders before relocating your birds. Otherwise you are fighting a loosing battle.

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​To stop the infestation of parasites, you need to break their breeding cycle. This usually involves treating the chickens and coop several times.