Black louse in our canaries — Ornithonyssus bursa (Berlese): a real nuisance
The black louse, like the red mite, is an ectoparasite that lives exclusively on the outside of its host. Originally from tropical areas, it probably came to our region via imported material. Canary breeders experience major problems with this louse, especially during the breeding period - spring and early summer.
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