Bird Lice Control
Fairlight

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 might be bitten by bird lice. Bird lice or bird mites as others call it is preys that are naturally found in birds. They usually exist 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 as well. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a brief time period.

Bird lice (or bird mite) should not 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 that your property and surroundings could have bird lice infestation whilst birds out are roosting close by.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• Their appearance are nearly alike to ticks and human lice they are quite small about 1mm long.
• Best called walking pepper flakes.
• They are self-limiting pest that can live at least for 7 days but they are fast breeders and they are capable of jumping from one host to another.
• These pests’ diet is purely blood and they feed on birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and even poultry.
• They affect poultry rapidly, killing ill, young and old birds
• They don’t transmit illnesses yet their sting can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

Although they are self-limiting and can rarely survive if they host on humans, the chance of people getting in contact with the pest is simply fair. You can experience bird mite infestation if you will find 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 moist or humid conditions and they are really dynamic during the spring and summer seasons and are normally found in birds that nest near homes or surrounding areas.

These small bugs move into living spaces looking for blood meals. They can go into your front room, getting on the dividers, roofs and sneaking in bed.

Bird mites can interact with people when fowls leave their houses and these bugs are left with no host to benefit from.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

bed bugs, home owners usually seek assistance from pest control professionals. The best approach that you can do though is exploring 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 potential infestation, check for nestings around:

• Roof and in stacks
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Storm cellars
• Window ledges
• Porches

Another aspect you could do is to save the birds from building nests in your dwelling. Block openings by putting up high fences, seal and restore roof cavities and other access points which fowl lice can enter.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be difficult and upsetting. You cannot easily prevent its dispersing in your property by simply driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the area. You will 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 help of licensed pest professionals. You cannot just simply drive away the birds or remove the nest yourself. However, you are able to 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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. We can assure you that the constituents active they come in contact with, whether it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces like schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm on humans.

What do I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been sprayed?

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you possibly can. In a short amount of time, the water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t harm you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

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