Bird Lice Control
Haorningsea 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 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, cats and dogs and have the possibility to feed on humans also. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a short time period.

Bird lice (or bird mite) should not be taken gently. Even if you don’t have a pet bird, you could stumble upon these pests. They are tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and induces stressful itch. It’s viable your property and surroundings could have bird lice infestation whilst birds out are roosting close by.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At under 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely small, however, they are readily seen with a naked eye.
• 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 are able 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 can easily make a whole poultry sick most especially young and old birds.
• They aesthetically bite that results to annoying itchiness. They may not transmit diseases but the scrape from their itchy bites can cause secondary infections and scarrings.

The chances of having bird lice or bird mite to get close to human is when some birds begin to build their nest near a house. Most birds are likely to build their hot and comfortable nests on your roof , window ledges and even inside an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love wet or humid conditions and they’re very active for the duration of spring and summer seasons and are evidently observed where birds and their nests are placed.

They’re very active during 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 happen 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 without a host to feed on.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned before, bird lice infestation is quite crucial and requires proper identification. Since this pest is nearly looked like ticks and bed bugs, home owners usually seek assistance from pest management professionals. The best approach that you can do though is exploring your area for existence of nest and then reporting it to the specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove the nests yourself to avoid 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 ledges
• Porches

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

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be difficult and upsetting. You cannot easily prevent its spreading in your property simply by driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the area. You will need the help of professional pest control services to be able to assess and come up with a treatment strategy to completely eradicate such situation.

Here at Local Pest Control Western Sydney, we are 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 evaluate the amount of infestation. We pride ourselves for having the knowledge and the right technology that can remediate and completely eradicate the presence 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 use?

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, whether it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and does not cause any harm to humans.

What do I do if accidently touch any of the areas that have been spray?

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as fast as you are able to. After a brief period duration, your carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the region.

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. Also, we are staffed with a staff of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biology research and are certified to give practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

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