Bird Lice Control
Dee Why

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

Have you ever experienced a sudden itch when you’re enjoying free time outdoors? If so, you may be bitten by bird lice. Bird lice or bird mites as what others call it is preys that 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, dogs and cats and have the option to feed on humans also. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a short time period.

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 inside the region. Hence, their presence should not be taken lightly and eliminating 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 can be readily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They’re self-limiting pest that can live at least for seven days but they are fast breeders and they’re capable of jumping from 1 host to another.
• 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 quickly, killing sick, young and old birds.
• They do not transmit illnesses yet their bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

Although they’re self-limiting and can rarely survive if they host on people, the chance of people getting in contact with the pest is simply 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 ac unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love humid or wet 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.

They are very active during the spring and summer season, where they prey on bird host. They jump from one host to another in search of a blood meal. They can enter the family or any building if they chance to prey on animals such as rodents, dogs and cats as their hosts.

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

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

bed bugs, home owners usually seek assistance from pest management 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 spot a viable infestation, check for nestings around:

• Eaves and at chimneys
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window ledges
• Porches

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

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice in 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 will need the help of professional pest management services in order to assess and think of 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 assessing the level of infestation, we can assist you in putting off nesting materials, sealing access points and observe required remedies to assist in managing pests. We guarantee you fantastic quality of work from assessment to our treatment program and implementation strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatments you apply?

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, either when it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as hospitals and schools 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?

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you are able to. After a relatively short period in time water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Dee Why

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to provide affordable pest control services. We also have a staff of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biology studies . They are certified to offer effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that have been designed to have minimal environmental impact, while having effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive because we know and understand the species of pests that are present in your area or community.

We are a specialist in developing innovative and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed with the health and well being of your family members as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with ways to identify pests and insects and tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests both at home and at work. We have the right equipment and are professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and provide the best course of treatment.

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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties need annual pest management services however commercial properties, due to their safety and health regulations will require more frequent inspections.

In Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we are able to set up an annual programme for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about unwanted visitors. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is visiting your premises with a non-branded car to carry out any pest control services if you require extra discretion.

Our technicians are as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we have the tools to handle every one of the many kinds of pest control problems you may encounter within the Dee Why region.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, considerate and cost-effective service that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who require different and individual treatments) from coming back to your property.