Species Composition of Ectoparasites of Chickens in Conditions of the Southern Regions of Uzbekistan

Abstract

The article presents the results of research conducted on the spread of chicken ectoparasites
(footflies and hamazoid mites) in poultry farms and private households in the southern
regions of Uzbekistan.During the research, samples of 380 bed-eaters and 590 gamozoid
mites were collected and identified from more than 800 chickens suspected of mallaphagosis
and dermanissiosis.The composition of ectoparasite species of chickens distributed in the
region was determined. Among them, Dermanyssus gallinae from gamazoid mites, and
Menopon gallinae species were found from mealybugs. The level of infection of chickens
with ectoparasites (invasion extent and intensity of infestation) was determined by
Dermanyssus gallinae mites (100% and 300-400), Menopon gallinae (90% and 150-250),
respectively. Еctoparasites of chickens in this area, in warm climates, bioecological research
and development of modern innovative control measures to fight against them.