Bird Lice Control
Curl Curl

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

It is fond to see birds flying around our home much longer when we place a nest up on the trees. However, their presence 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 are prey to these birds for the food on their warm 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’re voracious blood eaters. These pests can be introduced at home when there is vacated nest nearby or when rodents and pets live inside the area. Hence, their presence should not be taken lightly and getting rid of them requires professional help from pest control experts.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• Their appearance are nearly alike to ticks and human lice they’re quite small about 1mm long.
• Best called walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days however they are able to reproduce fast and capable of plaguing a host.
• Their diet is purely blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they can infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, dogs and cats.
• They can easily create a whole poultry sick most notably young and old birds.
• They don’t transmit illnesses yet their sting can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The possibility 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 and even inside an air conditioner unit. So, be watchful if there are any.

Where are they found?

As above, bird mites are nesting in vacated bird’s nest and they love to remain in moist and humid environment.

These small creatures move into living spaces searching for a blood meal. They can enter your living space, climbing on the walls, ceilings and lurking in bedding.

They hop from one host to another and they have higher odds of entering the household when they are able to host on pets and rodents. These creatures likes to crawl and can enter the living rooms, climb on walls, ceilings and lurk in the bedding.

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

To spot possible infestation, assess for nestings around:

• Eaves and in chimneys
• Rooftop spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window sills
• Yards

Installing high fences can also help in regards to blocking the birds to build nests in your area. This will likely lessen the chance of bird mites entering the comforts of your house. If infestation is suspected, call out for help from licensed pest experts.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be difficult and upsetting. You cannot 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 to be able 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 such as cleaning bird cages or disinfecting the area. Having professionals help you out will increase the chance of eradicating the infestation.

Local Pest Control Northern Beaches can help you inspect your area and nearby surroundings. After evaluating the level of infestation, we will assist you in expelling settling substances, fixing entrance points and employ required treatment to control the pests. We promise you an excellent output to our treatment program and execution methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they come in 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 utilized in public spaces like schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to humans.

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

It’s only of concern if the spray areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as quickly as you can. After a brief period duration, your carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

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