In free-range and organic production systems, hens can make choices according to their
needs and desires, which is in accordance with welfare definitions. Nonetheless, health and …

Dermanyssus gallinae (Poultry red mite) is known to be the most dangerous ectoparasite of
poultry. Specifically, it causes vascular damage, loss of blood, skin rashes in the host, and …

The extensive use of synthetic chemical pesticides has led to negative effects on the
environment and human health. Therefore, scientists are in search of natural products …

The use of conventional pesticides in pest management is facing issues such as developing
resistance in pests, environmental pollution and impact on human health, together with …

In this work, the essential oils (EOs) from Litchi chinensis, Clausena anisata, Heracleum
sphondylium, Pimpinella anisum, Lippia alba, Crithmum maritimum and Syzygium …

Simple Summary The massive use of synthetic pesticides to manage agricultural pests
results in environmental pollution and health hazards. The secondary plant metabolites …

BACKGROUND Insects rely on their sense of smell to locate food and hosts, find mates and
select sites for laying eggs. Use of volatile compounds, such as essential oils (EOs), to repel …

Dermanyssus gallinae (De Geer 1778), commonly named the poultry red mite (PRM), is
considered to be the most harmful ectoparasite in poultry farms in Europe. This species …

The chewing lice (Mallophaga) are common parasites of different animals. Most of them
infest terrestrial and marine birds, including pigeons, doves, swans, cormorants and …

This study aimed to assess in vitro acaricidal activity of essential oil (EO) and alcoholic
extracts (AE) of Ajowan against D. gallinae. Using contact and spraying bioassays, different …