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Oak Leaf Itch Mite

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MF2806 Oak Leaf Itch Mite

by Raymond A. Cloyd

  • Published Date: Oct 2007
  • Revision Date: Sep 2019
The oak leaf itch mite, Pyemotes herfsi, is a tiny mite that can cause itchy, painful bites in humans. Tips for identification, prevention, and treatment of bites that occur during occasional outbreaks in the Midwest. 2 page, color.
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