Bird Lice Control
Dee Why

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

Have you ever experienced sudden itches and bites at your house or at a person’s humble abode and not knowing what is happening? You may be bitten by bird lice.

Bird lice (or bird mite) shouldn’t be taken gently. Even if you don’t have a pet bird, you could encounter these pests. They’re tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and causes stressful itch. It is viable your property and surroundings could have bird lice infestation whilst birds outside 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, however, they are readily seen with a naked eye.
• Best called walking pepper flakes.
• Their life span is short, about 7 days but they’re fast breeders they can immediately infest a host.
• These germs’ mainly feed on blood from flying animals, for example, pigeons, starlings, sparrows and even poultry.
• They can easily make a whole poultry sick most notably young and old birds.
• They do not transmit diseases but their bite can cause secondary infections due to 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 as well as within an air conditioner unit. So, be cautious if there are any.

Where are they found?

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

When spring and summer come, they are very active and are voraciously preying on birds.

Bird mites can be in contact with human beings when birds leave their nests and these pests are left with no host to feed on.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Proper identification of bird lice infestation is essential particularly the level of its infestation. The best method for this is to discover the nests and eliminating it immediately. Hence, professional pest management services should be tapped to handle situations and to prevent the transfer of mites and hazard of bird-associated infections. 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 avoid risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To spot the infestation, assess for nestings around:

• Roof and in stacks
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window ledges
• Yards

Another thing you can do though is to prevent birds from building nests in your property. Block openings by putting up high fences, seal and fix roof cavities and other entry points that bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

The possibility of existence of bird lice in your area can be upsetting. This is because as above, proper pest identification is needed in order to deal with the circumstance. Hence, simply driving away the birds or maintaining the cleanliness of the area will not do good unless the source of infestation is eliminated.

Here at Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, we’re delighted to assist you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your region, it is best to call us for immediate help so we can evaluate the amount of infestation. We pride ourselves for having the knowledge and the right technology that may remediate and totally eradicate the presence of bird lice at the comfort of your home. If you’re suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we’ll help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the products you use?

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. We can assure you that any active component they might come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects on humans.

What do I do if happen to touch one of the areas that have been treated with a spray?

It’s only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you possibly can. After a relatively short period duration, your carrier tap water has gone out of the water and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to provide affordable service for pest management. We also have a team of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological research and are certified to offer effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that are designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing strong control results on termite populations. Our results are amazing because we are aware of the species of pests that are present in your local area or community.

We specialise in developing new and cost-effective pest control management including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed with the health and well-being of your family members as our main concern.

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Our experts will present you with pest or insect identification methods and monitoring tips on how to manage pests or bugs at home and in the workplace. We are well equipped and highly trained to properly identify the problem with pests, and suggest the appropriate methods of treatment.

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Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties will require annual pest control but commercial premises because of their health and safety requirements require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial examination and treatment, we will create an annual program for our clients , which will eliminate worries about unwanted visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties and homeowners alike. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity to visit your property using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

With our staff members being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are we have the tools to handle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues you might encounter in the area of Dee Why.

We’ll offer you an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who require different and unique treatments) from returning to your property.