Air Sac Mites & treatment
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 2:09PM Air sac mites can make your bird very ill. Read this brief information about symptoms & remedy:
How do I know if my bird has the air sac mite?
Signs include: Heavy breathing; open-mouth breathing; stain on feathers around nostrils; coughing (clicking sounds); sneezing and the birds stop singing.
How long does it take my bird to get better after I apply SCATT?
The lightly to moderately effected birds show dramatic improvement in 24-48 hours. Severely infected birds can take weeks to bounce back. Treating with antibiotic for secondary infections on the lesions in the air sacs and lungs is important if they are severely infected. Amtyl is a good choice.
Should I disinfect my cage after applying SCATT?
The airsac mite is very persistent. On the second day of treatment with SCATT, the nests, cage and aviary must be cleaned and disinfected with, a pyrethrum-based product. Pyrethrum, an extract of the chrysanthemum flower is safe for use on birds and in their environment. These are great products, Avian Insect Liquidator, Control & Pestex. This treatment must be repeated each week for three weeks to break the life cycle (21 days) of the airsac mite.
Is SCATT safe to use before my birds start breeding?
You can treat your adult birds before you set them up for the breeding season if you have the mite.You don’t want to pass the mite onto the babies. One treatment should be all you need.
Reader Comments (2)
Ny bird pet is sneezing a lot. Can he have these mites?
It is very possible your bird has mites. The mites travel through the birds mouth and tickle the throat. You may email me for further information-