Bird Lice Control
Elanora Heights

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

Have you ever experienced a sudden itch when you are enjoying free time outside? 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 possibility to feed on humans as well. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a brief period of time.

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

Here are some fast facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm lengthy, bird mites/lice are extremely modest, but, they are without difficulty observable with a naked eye.
• They are like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• Their life span is short, about 7 days but they are fast breeders that they can immediately infest a host.
• Their diet is blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they can infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, dogs and cats.
• They can easily make a whole poultry sick most especially young and old birds.
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The possibilities of getting bird lice or bird mite to get in contact with a human are if a few birds begin to construct their nest near home. Most birds are likely to build their warm and secure nests in your rooftop, window ledges and even an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love moist or humid conditions and they are extremely active during the spring and summer seasons and are naturally found where birds and their nests can be found.

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

They hop from one host to another and they have higher chances of going into 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 bed.

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 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 experts. However, do not attempt to remove the nests yourself to prevent risk of transfer of mites to other places. 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.

Here are some of the possible places where you can assess birds nests that has some chances of bird mite infestation:

• Roof and in stacks
• Rooftop spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window ledges
• Porches

If there is one DIY method you can do to prevent the infestation, that is installing high fences on your surroundings. The existence of high fences can block birds from entering your area and construct their nest. You can also start sealing and repairing roof cavities and other entry points that bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice in your own can be difficult and upsetting. You cannot easily prevent its dispersing 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 come up with a treatment plan 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 remove the nest yourself. However, you can do preventative measures like 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 are here to help you in your pest management needs. We assess site and the degree of infestation and after on come up with tailored-fit recommendations. We guarantee high quality work from assessment to our treatment plan and implementation procedures. If you are suspecting an infestation in your region, give us a ring and we help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we use is often used in public places such as hospitals and schools and does not cause any harm on humans.

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

This is only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as fast as you possibly can. In a short amount in time water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and won’t cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the region.

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