Pest guide
Tropical rat mite
Ornithonyssus bacoti
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
Yes
A pest-control professional can assess the extent of the problem and recommend suitable action.
- Potential harm
Bites people when rodent hosts disappear
- What to expect
Possible response: Professional assessment of rodents, nests and mites. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers Tropical rat mite (Ornithonyssus bacoti). Typical location: Rodent nests. Potential harm: Bites people when rodent hosts disappear. Possible response: Professional assessment of rodents, nests and mites.
Facts
- Latin name
- Ornithonyssus bacoti
- English name
- Tropical rat mite
- Preferred conditions
- Rodent nests
- Life cycle
- Varies with conditions and life stage
Response and treatment
Professional assessment of rodents, nests and mites
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.