by the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis
As the name implies, sticktight fleas attach themselves to poultry, especially the waddles and combs, as well as areas around the eyes, as seen here. Note: They also like dogs and cats.
COURTESY ERIK STREB/WIKIPEDIA/CC BY-SA 3.0
Warning: This article will make you itchy; you’ll read about insects crawling on your chickens. But there’s no need to scratch yourself. In fact, there is a word for the sensation of bugs crawling on or underneath your skin: formication. So relax — or try your best to relax — get yourself something to drink and (after making sure no bugs are crawling on your glass) enjoy this column about ectoparasites in your poultry.