Bird Lice Control
Elvina Bay

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

Have you ever experienced a sudden itch when you’re 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, cats and dogs and have the option to feed on humans also. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a brief period of time.

Once they enter the households, bird lice should not be taken lightly. They are capable of biting and feeding on a human host and causing annoying itch. Even if you do not have pets, then you can still encounter with bird mites from birds that are roosting nearby.

Here are some fast facts about these bird lice:

• Bird mites are almost microscopically tiny of 1mm long, however, they can easily be seen with trained naked eyes.
• When they creep on light colored surfaces, they’re best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short lifestyle cycle of seven days however they’re capable of quick propagation to 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 sick, young and old birds.
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The chances of having bird lice or bird mite to get near human is when some birds begin to build their nest near a home. Most birds are more likely to build their hot and comfortable nests on your roof , window ledges as well as within an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites are usually nesting in vacated nest and they like to remain in moist and humid environment.

When spring and summer come, they’re 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 without a host to feed on.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Proper identification of bird lice infestation is vital particularly the degree of its infestation. The best method to this is to discover the nests and eliminating it immediately. Hence, professional pest control services should be exploited to deal with situations and to prevent the transfer of mites and threat of bird-associated infections. bugs, home owners usually find assistance from pest control professionals. The best approach that you can do though is exploring your area for presence of nest and then reporting it to the specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove the nests yourself to prevent risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

To spot a viable infestation, check for nestings around:

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

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

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be difficult and upsetting. You can’t easily prevent its dispersing in your property simply by driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the area. You need the help of professional pest management services in order to assess and come up with a treatment strategy to completely eradicate such situation.

Here at Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, we are delighted to help you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your area, it’s best to call us for immediate help so we can evaluate the degree of infestation. We pride ourselves for having the knowledge and the right technology that can remediate and completely eradicate the existence 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

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, either when it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

The spray we employ is typically employed in public areas such as 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?

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you can. After a brief period of time, the carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Elvina Bay

Do you want the best Pest control Elvina Bay services that are cost-effective and efficient? Do you want a service that you can trust? Do you want pest control that is long-lasting and that will be an investment for price? Do you prefer to work with professionals who are skilled and experienced? Do you require pet-friendly and environment-friendly pest control solutions?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide affordable service for pest management. Also, we are staffed with a team of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological research and are certified to offer practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We offer a variety of treatments that are created to have a minimal environmental impact while providing powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are impressive because we know and understand the insects that are most commonly found in your region or your community.

We are a specialist in developing efficient and affordable pest control solutions, including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are designed in a way that puts the health and well-being of your family as our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and monitoring tips on how to manage pests or bugs both at home and at work. We are equipped and professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and suggest the appropriate course of action.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
• Free Advice, Free Phone Quote
• Termite Reticulation Service
• Residential & Commercial Services
• Council Certificates
• Saturday Work – No Extra Charge
• Termite Service Pre-Construction
• Packages saving you money to treat up to 15 pests

Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties will require annual pest control however commercial properties due to health and safety requirements will require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial examination and treatment, we are able to create an annual program for our customers to reduce the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for hotels, offices and food establishments that serve commercial properties and also homeowners. Another benefit we offer is to visit your premises with a non-branded car to provide any pest control procedure if extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we have the tools to deal with every one of the many kinds of pest control issues that you can possibly experience in the Elvina Bay area.

We will provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective solution that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who will all require different and unique treatment) from returning to your home.