Bird Lice Control
Mitcham

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

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

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

Here are some fast facts about these bird lice:

• Bird mites are almost microscopically tiny of 1mm long, however, they can easily be seen with trained naked eyes.
• Best called walking pepper flakes.
• They’re self-limiting pest that can live at least for seven days but they are fast breeders and they’re capable of jumping from one host to another.
• These pests’ diet is purely blood and they feed on birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and even poultry.
• They affect poultry quickly, killing ill, young and old birds
• They don’t transmit illnesses but their bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The chances of having bird lice or bird mite to get near human is when some birds start to build their nest near a house. Most birds are likely to build their warm and comfortable nests on your roof , window ledges as well as within an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

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

These tiny creatures move into living spaces searching for a blood meal. They can enter your living space, climbing on the walls, ceilings and lurking in bed.

Bird mites can be connected with human beings when birds leave their nests and these pests are left without a host to feed on.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

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 experts. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to avoid risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To spot possible infestation, check for nestings around:

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

If there is one DIY method you can do to prevent the infestation, that’s installing high fences in your surroundings. The existence of high fences can block birds from entering your area and construct their nest. You can also start sealing and fixing roof cavities and other entry points that bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be difficult and upsetting. You can’t easily prevent its dispersing in your property by simply driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the area. You need the help of professional pest management 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 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 help you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your region, it is best to call us for immediate help so we can evaluate the degree of infestation. We pride ourselves for having the knowledge and the right technology that can remediate and totally eradicate the existence of bird lice in the comfort of your home. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we’ll help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is very important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

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

What should I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas that have been treated with a spray?

This will only be of concern if the spray areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you possibly can. After a brief period duration, your water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the surface.

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to offer affordable pest control services. We also have a staff of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biological studies and are certified to provide effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

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Most Mitcham residential properties are required to have annual pest management services but commercial buildings, due to their health and safety requirements require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we will set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce worries about unwelcome visitors. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and homeowners alike. Another benefit we offer is to visit your premises with a non-branded car to provide any pest control services if you require extra discretion.

With our staff members being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, we have the tools to deal with any of the vast arrays of pest control issues you may encounter within the Mitcham region.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service to prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and specific treatments) from coming back to your home.