Bird Lice Control
Hawthorn

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

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

Bird lice (or bird mite) should not be taken gently. Even if you don’t have a pet bird, you could encounter these pests. They are tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and causes stressful itch. It is viable that your property and environment could have bird lice infestation whilst birds outside are roosting close by.

Here are some fast 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.
• When they creep on light colored surfaces, they are best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They have a brief lifestyle cycle of seven days however they are capable of quick propagation to infest a host.
• Their diet is purely blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they can infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, cats and dogs.
• They impact poultry quickly, killing sick, old and young birds.
• They don’t transmit illnesses but their sting 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 begin 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?

Bird mites love humid or moist conditions and they are really lively during the spring and summer seasons and are normally seen in birds that nest near houses or surrounding areas.

These little bugs move into living spaces searching for blood meals. They can enter your front room, getting on the dividers, roofs and sneaking in bed.

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

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 is important to seek the help of pest technician to manage 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 try to eliminate the nests yourself to prevent 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 presence of nest and then reporting it to the specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove the nests yourself to prevent risk of bird mite move to other areas.

Here are some of the possible places where you can assess birds nests that has some possibilities of bird mite infestation:

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

Installing high fences can also help in regards to blocking the birds to build nests in your area. This will likely lessen the probability of bird mites entering the comforts of your house. If infestation is suspected, call out for assistance from licensed pest experts.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be difficult and upsetting. You can’t easily prevent its spreading in your property simply by driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the region. You 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 help of pest professionals. You cannot just simply drive away the birds or eliminate 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 region, it’s 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 totally eradicate the existence of bird lice at the comfort of your residence. If you’re suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we will give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatment you apply?

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, whether it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects on humans.

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

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you are able to. In a short amount of time, the carrier tap water has gone out of the water and will not harm you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

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