Bird Lice Control
Bilgola Plateau

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

It is fond to see birds flying around our house 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 these birds for the food on their warm blood. These pests are introduced if 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 stumble upon these pests. They’re tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and causes stressful itch. It’s viable that your property and surroundings could have bird lice infestation whilst birds out 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, but they can be readily seen with a naked eye.
• They’re like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• Their life span is brief, about 7 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 affect poultry quickly, killing ill, young and old birds
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The prospect 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 within an air conditioner unit. So, be cautious if there are some.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love moist or humid conditions and they are very active during the spring and summer seasons and are naturally located where birds and their nests are located.

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 bed.

Bird mites can come in contact with humans 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 support of pest technician to manage the infestation. The best approach that you can do is to locate the whereabouts of nest and report it to pest experts. However, do not try to remove the nests yourself to avoid risk of transfer of mites to other areas. 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 avoid risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

To identify possible infestation, check for nestings around:

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

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

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on 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 in order to assess and come up with a treatment strategy to completely eradicate such situation.

Local Pest Control Northern Beaches can help you look into your place and close by environment. After analysing the level of infestation, we can help you in putting off nesting materials, sealing access points and observe required remedies to assist in managing pests. We guarantee you excellent quality of work from evaluation to our treatment program and implementation strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the treatments you employ?

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they may come into contact with, either when it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Will the spray cause human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to human beings.

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

It’s only of concern if the spray areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you can. In a short amount of time, the water carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

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