Bird Lice Control
Blacktown

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

It’s fond to see birds flying around our home much longer when we spot a nest up on the trees. However, their presence can bring trouble because of one creature that nestles with them. Bird lice or bird mites are tiny creatures that are naturally found in birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and poultry. They’re prey to these birds for the food in their warm blood. These pests are introduced if there is existence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be brought in by our pets such as cats and dogs or even by rodents.

These tiny creatures are capable of giving their host itch-inducing snacks 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 should not be taken lightly and getting rid of them requires professional help from pest control experts.

Here are some fast facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are very small, but they can be readily seen with a naked eye.
• When they crawl on light colored surfaces, they are best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They’re self-limiting pest that can live at least for seven days but they are fast breeders and they are capable of jumping from 1 host to another.
• These pests’ diet is purely blood and they feed on birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and even poultry.
• They impact poultry very quickly, killing ill, young and old birds.
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The odds of having bird lice or fowl bug to draw near to human is the stage where a few birds begin to vacate their nests near home. Most birds are probably going to assemble their warm and comfortable houses on your rooftop, window sills as well as within an air conditioning unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love humid or moist conditions and they’re really lively during the spring and summer seasons and are normally found in birds that nest near houses or surrounding areas.

They’re very active throughout the spring and summer season, where they prey on bird host. They jump 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.

Bird mites can be in contact with human beings when birds leave their nests and these pests are left with no host to feed on.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Spotting an infestation requires appropriate 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 deal with the infestation. The best approach that you can do is to locate the whereabouts of nest and report it to pest specialists. However, do not attempt to remove the nests yourself to avoid 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 the nests yourself to avoid risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To identify possible infestation, check for nestings around:

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

If there’s 1 DIY method you can do to prevent the infestation, that is installing high fences in your surroundings. The existence of high fences can block birds from entering your area and build their nest. You can also start sealing and fixing roof cavities and other entry points that bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

The possibility of existence of bird lice in your area can be upsetting. This is because as above, proper pest identification is necessary in order to deal with the situation. Hence, simply driving away the birds or maintaining the cleanliness of the area will not do good unless the source of infestation is removed.

Here at Local Pest Control Western Sydney, we’re delighted to assist you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your area, 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 presence of bird lice at the comfort of your home. If you are 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 treatment you employ?

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we employ is typically utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to human beings.

What should I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas spray?

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you can. After a relatively short period in time carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

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