Bird Lice Control
Emu Heights

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

Have you ever experienced a sudden itch when you are enjoying free time outside? If so, you might be bitten by bird lice. Bird lice or bird mites as others call it is preys which 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, dogs and cats and have the possibility to feed on humans as well. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a brief period of time.

Bird lice (or bird mite) shouldn’t be taken gently. Even if you don’t have a pet bird, you could encounter them pests. They’re tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and causes stressful itch. It is viable your property and environment could have bird lice infestation whilst birds outside are roosting close by.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At below 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely little, however, they can be readily seen with a naked eye.
• Best called walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of seven days however they are able to reproduce fast and capable of plaguing a host.
• These pests’ diet is purely blood and they feed on birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and even poultry.
• They can easily make a whole poultry sick most notably young and old birds.
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

Although they’re self-limiting and can rarely survive if they host on people, the possibility of people getting in contact with the pest is simply fair. You can experience bird mite infestation if there are roosting birds nearby and are building their nests on trees, roof tops, window ledges and an air conditioning unit.

Where are they found?

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

They’re very active during the spring and summertime, where they prey on bird host. They jump from one host to another in search of a blood meal. They can enter the household or any building if they chance to prey on animals such as rodents, dogs and cats as their hosts.

They hop from one host to another and they have higher odds of entering the household when they have the ability to host on rodents and pets. These creatures also loves to crawl and can enter the living rooms, climb on walls, ceilings and lurk in the bed.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Proper identification of bird lice infestation is vital particularly the degree of its infestation. The best method for this is to find the nests and eliminating it immediately. Hence, professional pest management services should be exploited to handle situations and to prevent the transfer of mites and hazard of bird-associated infections. bugs, home owners usually find assistance from pest management 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 possible infestation, check for nestings around:

• Eaves and in chimneys
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window sills
• 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 go into.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be difficult and upsetting. You can’t easily prevent its spreading in your property by simply driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the region. You will need the help of professional pest management services in order to assess and think of 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 pest professionals. You cannot just simply drive the birds away 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.

Local Pest Control Western Sydney will help you inspect your area and nearby surroundings. After assessing the level of infestation, we will help you in expelling settling substances, fixing entry points and apply required treatment to control the pests. We promise you an excellent output to our treatment program and execution techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatments you employ?

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects on humans.

What do I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas that have been sprayed?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as fast as you can. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

Pest Control Emu Heights

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to offer affordable pest control services. Additionally, we have a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biological studies . They are certified to offer efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments that have been created to have a minimal environmental impact, while having strong control results on termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we know and understand the species of pests that are present in your area or in your community.

We are a specialist in developing efficient and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are developed with the health and wellbeing of your family as our top priority.

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Our experts bring you techniques for identifying pests or insects and monitoring tips on how to manage pests or bugs at home and at work. We are equipped and well-trained to identify the pest problem and provide the best course of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

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

We at Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial examination and treatment, we will create an annual program for our customers to reduce the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties and also homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control services if additional discretion is needed.

Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable as they are we are fully equipped to expertly tackle all kinds of pest control issues you might encounter within the Emu Heights region.

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