Bird Lice Control
Bulleen

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

Have you ever experienced a sudden itch when you are enjoying free time outside? 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 exist 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 period of time.

These tiny creatures are capable of giving their host itch-inducing bites and they’re voracious blood eaters. These pests can be introduced at home when there is vacated nest nearby or when pets and rodents live within the region. Hence, their presence should not be taken lightly and eliminating them requires professional help from pest control experts.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely small, however, they can be easily seen with a naked eye.
• They are like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days but they’re effective at rapid reproduction to infest a host.
• Their diet is purely blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they could infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, dogs and cats.
• They affect poultry very quickly, killing sick, old and young birds.
• They don’t transmit illnesses yet their bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The possibilities of having bird lice or bird mite to get in touch with a human are if a few birds start to construct their nest near home. Most birds are likely to build their warm and secure nests in your rooftop, window ledges and even an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

As aforementioned, bird mites are nesting in vacated bird’s nest and they love to stay in moist and humid environment.

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

Bird mites can socialise with people when fowls leave their homes and these bugs are left without a host to benefit from.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned earlier, bird lice infestation is very 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 investigating your area for existence 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 transfer to other areas.

To spot possible infestation, check for nestings around:

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

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

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 eliminated.

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 can remediate and completely eradicate the existence 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 extremely important to us. You may rest assured that any active component they might come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects to human beings.

What do I do if accidentally touch any of the areas that have been spray?

This will only be of concern if the spray areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you possibly can. In a short amount of time, the water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and can offer affordable solutions for controlling pests. We also have a team of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biological studies and are certified to provide efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

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We specialize in the development of new and cost-effective pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are developed to ensure the health and well being of your family being our main concern.

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Our experts bring you techniques for identifying pests or insects and monitoring tips on how to control bugs or pests at home and in the workplace. We have the right equipment and are highly trained to properly identify the pest problem and suggest the appropriate methods of action.

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Most Bulleen residential properties need annual pest control services but commercial buildings, due to their safety and health requirements, need far 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 the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This service can be a great fit for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties as well as homeowners. Another great feature we can offer is to visit your premises with a non-branded car to carry out any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

With our staff members being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we are equipped to effectively tackle all kinds of pest control issues you may encounter in the Bulleen area.

We’ll offer you an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and unique treatments) from returning to your property.