Bird Lice Control
Abbotsford

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

It is fond to see birds flying around our home much more 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’re prey to these birds for the food on their warm blood. These pests are introduced when there is presence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be caused by our pets such as cats and dogs or even by rodents.

Once they enter into the households, bird lice should not be taken lightly. They are capable of biting and feeding on a human host and inducing annoying itch. Even if you do not have pets, 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 very modest, but, they are without difficulty observable with a naked eye.
• They are like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• Their life span is brief, about 7 days but they are fast breeders that they can immediately infest a host.
• They enjoy blood meal so much and they like to host warm-blooded animals like birds, rodents, dogs and cats.
• They may be small but they are terrible for they can make a complete poultry sick most especially young and old birds.
• They bite that results to annoying itchiness. They may not transmit diseases but the scratch from their itchy bites can cause secondary infections and scarrings.

Although they are self-limiting and can rarely survive if they host on humans, the chance of people getting in contact with the pest is simply fair. You can experience bird mite infestation if there are roosting birds nearby and are building their nests on trees, roof tops, window ledges and an air conditioning unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love moist or humid conditions and they are extremely 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 room, 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 bed.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Proper identification of bird lice infestation is critical especially the level of its infestation. The best approach to this is to locate the nests and eliminating it. Hence, professional pest control services are the right people to manage the situation to prevent transfer of mites and risk of bird-related infections. 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 prevent risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To spot possible infestation, check for nestings around:

• Roof and in stacks
• Rooftop spaces
• Wall cavities
• Storm cellars
• Window sills
• Porches

Something else you can do however is to prevent birds from making nests on your premises. Seal openings by setting up high fences, seal and fix rooftop pits and other section points that bird lice can creep into.

Controlling Bird Lice

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

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatments you apply?

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, either when it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we use is often utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and does not cause any harm to human beings.

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

It’s only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you possibly can. In a short amount in time water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the area.

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