Bird Lice Control
Bilgola Beach

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

It is fond to see birds flying around our house much longer when we place a nest up on the trees. However, their existence can bring trouble because of one creature that nestles with them. Bird lice or bird mites are tiny creatures that are naturally found in birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and poultry. They are prey to such birds for the food in their warm blood. These pests are introduced if there is presence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be caused by our pets like cats and dogs or even by rodents.

Bird lice (or bird mite) should not be dismissed. Even if you don’t have a pet bird at home, you can still come across these pests. They are tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and causes annoying itch. It is possible that your house and surroundings may have bird lice infestation when birds outside are roosting nearby.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At under 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely little, however, they are easily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They’re self-limiting pest that can live at least for 7 days but they are fast breeders and they are capable of jumping from one host to another.
• Their diet is blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they could infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, cats and dogs.
• They impact poultry very quickly, killing sick, young and old birds.
• They aesthetically bite that results to annoying itchiness. They may not transmit diseases but the scrape from their itchy bites can cause secondary infections and scarrings.

Although they’re self-limiting and can rarely survive if they host on humans, the possibility of people getting in contact with the pest is just 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 even an air conditioning unit.

Where are they found?

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

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 bed.

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

Spotting an infestation requires proper identification of the pest. Since bird lice are almost looks like ticks and bed bugs, it’s important to seek the support of licensed pest technician to manage the infestation. The best approach that you can do is to find the whereabouts of nest and report it to pest specialists. However, do not try to remove the nests yourself to prevent risk of transfer of mites to other areas. 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 experts. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to avoid risk of bird mite move 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 in chimneys
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window ledges
• Porches

Another aspect you could do is to save the birds from constructing nests in your home. Block openings by placing up high fences, seal and restore roof cavities and other access points that fowl lice can enter.

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 region. You need the help of professional pest control services to be able to assess and think of 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 help of pest professionals. You cannot just simply drive away the birds or remove the nest yourself. However, you are able to 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 Northern Beaches, we’re delighted to assist you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your area, it’s 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 may 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 will give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You can rest assured that any active component they might come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

The spray we employ is typically employed in public areas such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects on humans.

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

It’s only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you are able to. After a relatively short period in time carrier tap water has been dissolved and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

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