Bird Lice Control
Warrandyte South

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

It is 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 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 are prey to these birds for the food in their warm blood. These pests are introduced when there is existence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be caused by our pets like dogs and cats 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 them pests. They’re tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and causes stressful itch. It’s viable your property and surroundings could have bird lice infestation whilst birds outside are roosting close by.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are very small, however, they are easily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as walking pepper flakes.
• Their life span is brief, about 7 days but they are fast breeders they can immediately 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, young and old birds.
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The possibility of bird mites to get in contact with humans is high if the birds are building nests on nearby trees near a house. Sometimes, there are also birds that do not nest on trees but are building their nests on roof tops, window ledges as well as inside an air conditioner unit. So, be watchful if there are some.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love wet or humid conditions and they’re very busy for the duration of spring and summer seasons and are evidently observed where birds and their nests are placed.

These small creatures move into dwelling areas on the lookout for a blood meal. They could crawl into your living area, climb on the walls, ceilings and lurk in bedding.

Bird mites can come in contact with people when birds leave their nests and these pests are left with no 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 presence of nest and then reporting it to the experts. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove the nests yourself to prevent risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To spot the infestation, check for nestings around:

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

Installing large fences can also help when it comes to blocking the birds to build nests in your area. This will likely lessen the probability of bird mites entering the comforts of your home. If infestation is suspected, call out for help from licensed pest specialists.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be troublesome and frustrating. You can’t simply prevent its dispersing in your property by basically heading out birds, expelling the nests, cleaning cages or even sterilising the area. You need the assistance of an expert to check and conduct a treatment plan to control and eradicate the infestation.

Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs can help you inspect your place and nearby surroundings. After assessing the degree of infestation, we’ll assist you in eliminating nesting materials, sealing entry points and apply required treatment to help control the pests. We promise you a high quality work from assessment to our treatment plan and implementation procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the constituents active they may come into contact with, whether it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

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

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as soon as you are able to. In a short amount duration, your carrier, tap water will have 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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At Local Pest Control Eastern Suburbs, after an initial inspection and treatment, we are able to arrange an annual schedule for our clients , which will eliminate worries about unwelcome visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties and homeowners alike. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity visiting your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to provide any pest control services if additional discretion is needed.

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