Bird Lice Control
Box Hill

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

Have you ever experienced unexpected itches and snacks at your house or at someone’s residence and not knowing what is occurring? You may be bitten by bird lice.

Once they enter the households, bird lice should not be taken lightly. They are capable of biting and feeding on a human host and inducing annoying itch. Even if you do not have pets, you can still encounter with bird mites from birds that are roosting nearby.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are very small, however, they are readily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They are self-limiting pest that can live at least for seven days but they are fast breeders and they’re capable of jumping from 1 host to another.
• They enjoy blood meal so much and they like to host warm-blooded animals like birds, rodents, dogs and cats.
• They can easily make a whole poultry sick most especially young and old birds.
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

Although they’re self-limiting and can rarely survive if they host on humans, the possibility of people getting in contact with the pest is just 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 air conditioning unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love humid or wet conditions and they’re very active for the duration of spring and summer seasons and are evidently observed where birds and their nests are placed.

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

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

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

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

To spot a viable infestation, check for nestings around:

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

Another thing you can do though is to prevent birds from building nests in your premises. Block openings by putting up high fences, seal and repair roof cavities and other entry points which bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice in your own can be difficult and upsetting. You cannot easily prevent its spreading in your property simply by driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the area. You will need the help of professional pest management services to be able to assess and come up with 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 the birds away or remove the nest yourself. However, you are able to 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’re 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 assess the amount of infestation. We pride ourselves for having the knowledge and the right technology that can remediate and totally eradicate the presence of bird lice at the comfort of your residence. If you’re 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 products you apply?

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. You may rest assured that any active component they might come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we employ is typically employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to humans.

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

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as soon as you can. After a relatively short period in time carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

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