Bird Lice Control
Erskine Park

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 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, 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 shouldn’t be taken lightly. They are capable of biting and feeding on a human host and inducing annoying itch. Even if you do not have pets, then you can still encounter 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 extremely small, however, they are easily seen with a naked eye.
• When they creep on light colored surfaces, they are best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days but they are capable of quick reproduction to infest a host.
• They enjoy blood meal so much and they like to host warm-blooded animals like birds, rodents, cats and dogs.
• They affect 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 because of scratching.

Although they are self-limiting and can rarely survive if they host on humans, the possibility of people getting in contact with the pest is just 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?

Bird mites love humid or moist conditions and they’re extremely dynamic during the spring and summer seasons and are normally seen 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 could enter the household or any building if they chance to prey on animals such as rodents, dogs and cats 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

Proper identification of bird lice infestation is critical especially the level of its infestation. The best approach to this is to find the nests and removing it. Hence, professional pest control services are the right people to deal with the situation to prevent transfer of mites and risk of bird-related 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 yourself to avoid risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To spot possible infestation, check for nestings around:

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

Something else you can do however is to keep birds from making nests in your property. Seal openings by placing up high fences, seal and fix rooftop pits and other section points which bird lice can creep into.

Controlling Bird Lice

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

Local Pest Control Western Sydney can help you inspect your area and nearby surroundings. After evaluating the level of infestation, we will help you in expelling settling materials, fixing entrance points and employ required treatment to control the pests. We promise you an superb output to our treatment program and execution techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatment you apply?

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

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas 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 treated with a spray?

This is only of concern if the spray areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you possibly can. After a relatively short period duration, your water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide affordable pest control services. Additionally, we have a team of licensed pest control technicians that specialise in pest biological research and are certified to offer effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

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A majority of homes will require annual pest control however commercial properties, due to their health and safety requirements require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial examination and treatment, we are able to set up an annual programme for our customers to reduce their need to worry about unwanted visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is visiting your premises with a non-branded car to carry out any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

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