Bird Lice Control
North Narrabeen

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

Have you ever experienced a sudden itch when you are enjoying free time outdoors? If so, you might be bitten by bird lice. Bird lice or bird mites as what others call it is preys which 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 also. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a short 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 come across with bird mites from birds who are roosting nearby.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are very small, however, they are easily seen with a naked eye.
• They are like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• They have a brief lifestyle cycle of seven days however they’re capable of rapid 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 impact poultry quickly, killing sick, old and young birds.
• They do not transmit illnesses but their sting can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The odds of having bird lice or fowl bug to draw near to human is the point where a few birds start to vacate their nests close to home. Most birds are probably going to assemble their hot and comfortable homes on your rooftop, window sills and even inside an air conditioning unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites are often nesting in vacated nest and they love to stay in moist and humid environment.

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

They hop from 1 host to another and they have higher odds of entering 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 bedding.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned earlier, bird lice infestation is very critical and requires proper identification. Since this pest is almost looked like ticks and bed bugs, home owners usually seek 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 experts. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to prevent risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

To spot possible infestation, check for nestings around:

• Eaves and at chimneys
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Storm cellars
• Window ledges
• Yards

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

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be troublesome and frustrating. You can’t simply prevent its spreading in your property by basically heading outside birds, expelling the nests, cleaning cages or even sterilising the area. You need the assistance of an expert to check and conduct a treatment plan to control and eradicate the infestation.

Local Pest Control Northern Beaches can help you inspect your location and nearby surroundings. After assessing the degree of infestation, we’ll assist you in removing nesting materials, sealing entry points and apply needed treatment to help control the pests. We promise you a high quality work from assessment to our treatment plan and implementation procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. You may rest assured that any active component they come in contact with, whether it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

The spray we employ is typically utilized in public spaces 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 spray?

This is only of concern if the spray areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you can. In a short amount duration, your carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the region.

Pest Control North Narrabeen

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and we are able to provide low-cost solutions for controlling pests. Additionally, we have a staff of certified pest control specialists that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to provide practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that have been created to have a minimal environmental impact while providing strong control results on termite populations. Our results are impressive due to our knowledge of the insects that are most commonly present in your area or in your community.

We specialise in developing efficient and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed in a way that puts the health and wellbeing of your family as our main concern.

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Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and monitoring tips on how to deal with pests and bugs at home as well as in the workplace. We are well equipped and well-trained to identify the pest problem and recommend appropriate course of treatment.

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Commercial & Residential Services

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

We at Local Pest Control Northern Beaches, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we are able to set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we offer is visiting your premises with a non-branded car to carry out any pest control procedure if extra discretion is required.

Our technicians are as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, we are equipped to effectively deal with every one of the many kinds of pest control issues you might encounter in the North Narrabeen area.

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