They often come in contact with the parasites or their eggs while foraging for food. The problems are less frequently encountered in commercial poultry flocks but treatments may also need implementing in these flocks.
Several pesticides provide excellent protection against parasites.
The product used and the method of administration is dependent on the parasite and type of housing conditions being used. A description of the most commonly encountered parasites can be found in the parasite section of Diseases of Poultry . A listing of the most effective pesticides are shown in Pesticides Used for Control of Poultry Insect Pests . Recommendations on this web site do not endorse any commercial products or trade names.