Bird Lice Control
Yagoona

Knocking Down Tiny and Itch-inducing Bird Lice (Bird Mite)

It’s fond to see birds flying around our home much longer when we place a nest up on the trees. However, their presence can bring trouble because of one creature that nestles with them. Bird lice or bird mites are tiny creatures which are naturally found in birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and poultry. They are prey to such birds for the food in their warm blood. These pests are introduced if there is existence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be caused by our pets such as dogs and cats or even by rodents.

Bird lice (or bird mite) should not be taken lightly. Even if you don’t have a pet bird at home, you can still come across these pests. They’re tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and induces annoying itch. It’s possible that your home and environment can have bird lice infestation when birds out are roosting nearby.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At under 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely small, however, they are easily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of seven days however they are able to reproduce fast and effective at plaguing a host.
• Their diet is blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they could infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, dogs and cats.
• They affect poultry quickly, killing ill, young and old birds
• They aesthetically bite that results to annoying itchiness. They may not transmit diseases but the scratch from their itchy bites can cause secondary infections and scarrings.

Although they are self-limiting and can rarely survive if they host on humans, the chance of people getting in contact with the insect is simply fair. You can experience bird mite infestation if there are roosting birds nearby and are building their nests on trees, roof tops, window ledges and an ac unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love moist or humid conditions and they’re very active during the spring and summer seasons and are naturally found where birds and their nests are located.

They’re very active during the spring and summer season, where they prey on bird host. They hop from one host to another in search of a blood meal. They could enter the household or any building if they happen to prey animals such as rodents, dogs and cats as their hosts.

Bird mites can come in contact with humans when birds leave their nests and these pests are left with no host to feed on.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Spotting an infestation requires proper identification of the pest. Since bird lice are almost looks like ticks and bed bugs, it’s important to seek the help of pest technician to deal with the infestation. The best approach that you can do is to find the whereabouts of nest and report it to pest specialists. However, do not attempt to remove the nests yourself to prevent risk of transfer of mites to other places. bugs, home owners usually find assistance from pest control professionals. The best approach that you can do though is exploring your area for presence of nest and then reporting it to the specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to avoid risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

To spot the infestation, check for nestings around:

• Eaves and in chimneys
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window ledges
• Porches

Another aspect you could do is to save the birds from building nests in your dwelling. Block openings by placing up high fences, seal and restore roof cavities and other access points which fowl lice can enter.

Controlling Bird Lice

The possibility of presence of bird lice in your area can be upsetting. This is because as aforementioned, proper pest identification is needed in order to take care of the situation. Hence, simply driving away the birds or maintaining the cleanliness of the area will not do good unless the source of infestation is removed.

Here at Local Pest Control Bankstown, we’re delighted to help you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your area, it is best to call us for immediate help so we can evaluate the amount of infestation. We pride ourselves for having the knowledge and the right technology that may remediate and completely eradicate the existence of bird lice in the comfort of your residence. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we will help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the treatment you employ?

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that any active component they may come into contact with, either when it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically employed in public areas such as hospitals and schools and does not cause any harm on humans.

What should I do if I accidently touch any of the areas spray?

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you are able to. After a brief period in time water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t harm you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

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