>Hi everyone,
>I was wondering, how do you get mites? Is it because the cage is dirty, do
>they get it from a dog or cat that has flees or something like that? Is
>there a way to prevent them from coming? Does it come with the food?
>THANKS all!
They come in on other animals, and can spread without being
detected by the petstore employees. You usually bring them
home from a petshop with the animal.
Bird mites can also live on hamsters and gerbils. And rats.
And mice. And they can survive for a time on a human. If
you come in contact with an infestation, a few may take a ride
on you....
I've never seen them in feed that I brought in, but I do check
it anyway. I have had them infest feed after I brought it home.
Deb
Rebel's Rodent Ranch
