Bird Lice Control
Vermont South

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

It is fond to see birds flying around our house much more when we spot a nest up on the trees. However, their presence can bring trouble due to one creature that nestles with them. Bird lice or bird mites are tiny creatures which are naturally found in birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and poultry. They’re prey to such birds for the food in their hot blood. These pests are introduced when there is presence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be brought in by our pets such as cats and dogs or even by rodents.

Once they enter the households, bird lice shouldn’t be taken lightly. They are capable of biting and feeding on an individual host and causing annoying itch. Even if you do not have pets, then you can still encounter with bird mites from birds who are roosting nearby.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm lengthy, bird mites/lice are extremely small, but, they are without difficulty observable with a naked eye.
• They’re like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days however they are able to reproduce fast and effective at plaguing 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 affect poultry rapidly, killing ill, young and old birds
• They don’t transmit illnesses yet their bite can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The odds of having bird lice or bird mite to get close to person is when some birds start to build their nest near a house. Most birds are more likely to build their warm and comfortable nests in your roof , window ledges and even within an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

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

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

These creatures also love to crawl and can enter the living rooms, climb on walls, ceilings and lurk in the bedding.

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 is 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 try 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 specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove the nests yourself to avoid risk of bird mite transfer 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 sills
• Porches

Installing high fences can also help when it comes to blocking the birds to build nests in your area. This will likely lessen the chance 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 cannot easily prevent its spreading in your property simply by driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the area. You need the help of professional pest management services in order to assess and think of a treatment plan to completely eradicate such situation.

Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs are here to help you on your pest management needs. We evaluate site and the degree of infestation and later on come up with tailored-fit recommendations. We guarantee high quality work from assessment to our treatment plan and implementation procedures. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the treatments you employ?

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 wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

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

What do I do if happen to touch one of the areas that have been sprayed?

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you possibly can. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t harm you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

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