Bird Lice Control
Burwood

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

Have you ever experienced a sudden itch when you are enjoying free time outside? If so, you might be bitten by bird lice. Bird lice or bird mites as what others call it is preys which are naturally found in birds. They usually are present when birds vacate their nest. Though birds are their hosts, they can jump to feed on other animals such as rodents, cats and dogs and have the possibility to feed on humans as well. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a brief period of time.

These tiny creatures are capable of giving their host itch-inducing snacks 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 within the region. Hence, their presence shouldn’t be taken lightly and getting rid of them requires professional help from pest control experts.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At below 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely little, however, they are easily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as walking pepper flakes.
• Their life span is brief, about seven days but they’re fast breeders that they can immediately infest a host.
• These pests’ diet is purely blood and they feed on birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and even poultry.
• They can easily create a whole poultry sick most especially young and old birds.
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The odds of having bird lice or fowl bug to draw near to human is the stage where a few birds start to vacate their nests near home. Most birds are probably going to build their hot and comfortable houses on your rooftop, window sills as well as within an air conditioning unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites are usually nesting in vacated nest and they love to remain in moist and humid environment.

These tiny creatures move into living spaces in search of a blood meal. They can enter your living room, climbing on the walls, ceilings and lurking in bedding.

Bird mites can socialise with people when fowls leave their homes and these bugs are left without a host to benefit from.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Proper identification of bird lice infestation is essential particularly the level of its infestation. The best method for this is to find the nests and removing it immediately. Hence, professional pest control services should be exploited to handle situations and to prevent the transfer of mites and threat of bird-associated infections. bugs, home owners usually seek assistance from pest management professionals. The best approach that you can do though is exploring 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.

To See a viable infestation, assess for nestings around:

• Roof and in stacks
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window ledges
• 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 chance of bird mites entering the comforts of your home. If infestation is suspected, call out for help from licensed pest experts.

Controlling Bird Lice

The possibility of existence of bird lice in your area can be upsetting. This is because as aforementioned, proper pest identification is needed in order to deal with the situation. Hence, simply driving away the birds or maintaining the cleanliness of the area won’t do good unless the source of infestation is removed.

Here at Local Pest Control Inner West, we’re delighted to assist you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your area, it is best to call us for immediate help so we can evaluate the amount of infestation. We pride ourselves for having the knowledge and the right technology that can remediate and totally eradicate the presence of bird lice in the comfort of your residence. If you’re suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we will give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the treatment you apply?

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. We can assure you that any active component they may come into contact with, whether it’s 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 employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to humans.

What do I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been treated with a spray?

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you can. After a relatively short period of time, the carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the surface.

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