Bird Lice Control
Wentworth Point

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

It’s fond to see birds flying around our home much more when we place a nest up on the trees. However, their presence can bring trouble because of 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 such birds for the food in their hot blood. These pests are introduced if there is presence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be brought in by our pets like dogs and cats or even by rodents.

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’s vacated nest nearby or when pets and rodents live within the region. Hence, their presence should not be taken lightly and getting rid of them requires professional assistance 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 called walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days but they’re capable of quick reproduction to infest a host.
• Their diet is blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they can infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, cats and dogs.
• They impact poultry very quickly, killing ill, young and old birds.
• They don’t transmit illnesses but their sting can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The possibilities of getting bird lice or bird mite to get in touch with a human are when a few birds start to construct their nest near home. Most birds are likely to build their warm and secure nests in your rooftop, window ledges and even an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites are often nesting in vacated nest and they love to stay in moist and humid environment.

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 be connected with human beings when birds leave their nests and these pests are left without a host to feed on.

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’s important to seek the help of licensed 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 specialists. However, do not try to remove the nests yourself to avoid risk of transfer of mites to other places. bugs, home owners usually seek assistance from pest control professionals. The best approach that you can do though is exploring your area for presence of nest and then reporting it to the specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to prevent risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

To spot possible infestation, check 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 assistance from licensed pest specialists.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be difficult and upsetting. You can’t easily prevent its spreading in your property by simply driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the region. You need the help of professional pest control services in order to assess and come up with a treatment plan 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 the birds away or eliminate the nest yourself. However, you can 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 Inner West, we are delighted to help you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your area, 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 may remediate and totally 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 will give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is very 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 the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects on humans.

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

It’s only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you possibly can. After a relatively short period duration, your water carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

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