Bird Lice Control
Minto

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 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 exist 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 possibility to feed on humans as well. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a short time period.

These tiny creatures are capable of giving their host itch-inducing bites and they’re voracious blood eaters. These pests can be introduced at home when there’s vacated nest nearby or when rodents and pets live within the area. Hence, their presence shouldn’t be taken lightly and getting rid of them requires professional help from pest control experts.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• Their appearance are nearly equally to ticks and human lice they are quite little about 1mm long.
• When they crawl on light colored surfaces, they are best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of seven days however they have the ability to reproduce fast and effective at plaguing a host.
• These pests’ diet is pure blood and that they feed birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and fowl.
• They impact poultry very quickly, killing sick, young and old birds.
• They don’t transmit illnesses but their sting can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The prospect of bird mites to get in contact with humans is high if the birds are building nests on nearby trees near a home. Sometimes, there are also birds that do not nest on trees but are building their nests on roof tops, window ledges as well as inside an air conditioner unit. So, be watchful if there are some.

Where are they found?

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

These tiny creatures move into dwelling areas on the lookout for a blood meal. They can crawl into your living area, climb on the walls, ceilings and lurk in bed.

Bird mites can come in contact with humans when birds leave their nests and these pests are left without a host to feed on.

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’s important to seek the help of licensed pest technician to manage the infestation. The best approach that you can do is to locate the whereabouts of nest and report it to pest experts. However, do not try to remove the nests yourself to prevent risk of transfer of mites to other areas. 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 possibilities of bird mite infestation:

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

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

Controlling Bird Lice

The possibility of presence of bird lice in your area can be upsetting. This is because as aforementioned, proper pest identification is needed in order to take care of the circumstance. Hence, simply driving away the birds or maintaining the cleanliness of the area won’t do good unless the source of infestation is removed.

Here at Local Pest Control Ingleburn, we’re delighted to help you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your region, it’s 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 completely eradicate the existence of bird lice at the comfort of your residence. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we will give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

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

What do I do if accidently touch any of the areas treated with a spray?

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as fast as you are able to. In a short amount duration, your water carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the surface.

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