Mites: Demodex spp.

Question 1

What is the common name for Demodex spp.?

Answer 1

Follicular Mange Mite

Question 2

What does the adult Demodex spp. look like?

Answer 2

cigar shaped

Question 3

Where are the Demodex spp. found on the animal? (2)

Answer 3

in hair follicles and sebaceous glands

Question 4

Why is Demodex spp. important?

Answer 4

severe dermatitis

Question 5

How is Demodex spp. diagnosed?

Answer 5

deep skin scraping

Question 6

How is Demodex spp. controlled?

Answer 6

treat with topical or systemic miticide