Menopon (Noun)
Meaning
Chicken lice.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Chickens severely infested with menopon often exhibit intensive preening and scratching behaviors.
- Menopon populations can grow rapidly when chickens are in close confinement without access to dust baths.
- Menopon infestations typically begin at the base of the chicken's feathers, where it is difficult for the chicken to reach.
- To manage menopon populations effectively, it is crucial to regularly inspect and clean chicken coops.
- Repeated application of insecticides may be required to completely eliminate a severe menopon infestation from a chicken flock.