Bird Lice Control
Balwyn

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

Have you ever experienced a sudden itch when you’re enjoying free time outdoors? If so, you may be bitten by bird lice. Bird lice or bird mites as others call it is preys that are naturally found in birds. They usually are present when birds vacate their nest. Though birds are their hosts, they can jump to feed on other animals such as rodents, cats and dogs and have the possibility to feed on humans as well. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a brief time period.

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

Here are some fast facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are very small, however, they are easily seen with a naked eye.
• Best called walking pepper flakes.
• They have a brief lifestyle cycle of seven days however they’re capable of rapid propagation to infest a host.
• These pests’ diet is purely blood and they feed on birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and even poultry.
• They can easily create a whole poultry sick most especially young and old birds.
• They aesthetically bite that results to annoying itchiness. They may not transmit diseases but the scrape from their itchy bites can cause secondary infections and scarrings.

The odds of having bird lice or bird mite to get near human is when some birds begin to build their nest near a home. Most birds are likely to build their hot and comfortable nests on your roof top, window ledges as well as inside an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites are usually nesting in vacated nest and they like to stay in moist and humid environment.

When spring and summer come, they’re very busy and are voraciously preying on birds.

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

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned earlier, bird lice infestation is quite crucial and requires proper identification. Since this pest is nearly looked like ticks and bed 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 prevent risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To spot possible infestation, check for nestings around:

• Roof and in stacks
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window ledges
• Yards

Something else you can do however is to prevent birds from making nests in your premises. Seal openings by placing up high fences, seal and fix rooftop pits and other section points which bird lice can creep into.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be difficult and upsetting. You can’t easily prevent its spreading in your property by simply driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the region. You need the help of professional pest control services to be able to assess and think of a treatment plan to completely eradicate such situation. The best way to control the infestation of bird lice in your area is to seek the support of licensed pest professionals. You cannot just simply drive away the birds or remove the nest yourself. However, you can do preventative measures like cleaning bird cages or disinfecting the area. Having professionals help you out will increase the chance of eradicating the infestation.

Here at Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, we are delighted to assist 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 presence of bird lice at the comfort of your residence. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we’ll give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. We can assure you that any active component they may come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

The spray we use is often utilized in public spaces like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

What do I do if accidentally touch any of the areas sprayed?

This will only be of concern if the spray areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you possibly can. After a relatively short period duration, your water carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide affordable pest control services. We also have a staff of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to provide effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

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We are a specialist in developing innovative and affordable pest control strategies, such as inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed with the health and well being of your family as our main concern.

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Our specialists will provide you with ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home and in the workplace. We are well equipped and professionally trained to recognize the problem with pests, and provide the best course of action.

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Most Balwyn residential properties will require annual pest control services however commercial properties because of their health and safety requirements require more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial examination and treatment, we are able to set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties and also homeowners. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity to visit your property using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

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We will provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective solution that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and specific treatments) from returning to your property.