Bird Lice Control
Wantirna

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

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

These tiny creatures are capable of giving their host itch-inducing bites and they are voracious blood eaters. These pests can be introduced at home when there is vacated nest nearby or when rodents and pets live inside the area. 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 under 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely small, however, they are easily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as moving pepper grounds.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days however they are able to reproduce fast and capable of 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, dogs and cats.
• They affect poultry quickly, killing sick, young and old birds.
• They do not transmit illnesses yet their sting 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 begin to build their nest near a home. Most birds are likely to build their warm and comfortable nests on your roof , window ledges and even inside 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 found where birds and their nests can be found.

They are very active during the spring and summertime, 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, cats and dogs as their hosts.

They hop from one host to another and they have higher odds of entering the household when they have the ability to host on rodents and pets. These creatures likes to crawl and can enter the living rooms, climb on walls, ceilings and lurk in the bed.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned before, bird lice infestation is very critical and requires proper identification. Since this pest is nearly looked like ticks and bed bugs, home owners usually find 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 yourself to prevent risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

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

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

Another thing you can do however is to prevent birds from making nests in your premises. Seal openings by placing up high fences, seal and fix rooftop pits and other section points which bird lice can creep into.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice in 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 area. You need the help of professional pest control services in order to assess and come up with a treatment strategy to completely eradicate such situation. The best way to control the infestation of bird lice in your area is to seek the support of pest professionals. You cannot just simply drive the birds away or eliminate the nest yourself. However, you are able to do preventative measures such as 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 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 completely eradicate the presence 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

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatment you use?

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that any active component they might come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we use is often used in public places such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects on humans.

What do I do if I accidently touch any of the areas sprayed?

It’s only of concern if the spray areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as quickly as you are able to. In a short amount in time water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

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