Parasites:
In previous sections, we described bed bugs and fleas, these are both parasites, and as they are major pests in pest control we have given them a section each on their own. There are a number of other blood sucking creatures that exist and can cause distress for us all should we encounter them. It should be noted that some parasites may be carriers of disease in some countries.
Listed below are some of the parasite of humans and animals that we may encounter in our lifetime.
- Body Louse (pediculus humanus)
- Crab Louse (phthirus pubis)
- Head Louse (pediculus humanus)
- Scabies (sarcoptes scabiei
- Sheep Tick (ixodes ricinus)
- Bird Mite (dermanyssus gallinae)