Bird Lice Control
Hinchinbrook

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 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 possibility to feed on humans also. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a brief period of time.

Once they enter into the households, bird lice should not be taken lightly. They are capable of biting and feeding on an individual host and causing annoying itch. Even if you do not have pets, you can still come across with bird mites from birds that are roosting nearby.

Here are some fast facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely small, however, they can be readily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They are self-limiting pest that can live at least for seven days but they are fast breeders and they are capable of jumping from one host to another.
• These pests’ diet is purely blood and they feed on birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and even poultry.
• They affect poultry very quickly, killing sick, old and young birds.
• They do not transmit illnesses but their bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The odds of getting bird lice or fowl bug to draw close to human is the stage at which a few birds start to vacate their nests near home. Most birds are probably going to assemble their hot and comfortable houses on your rooftop, window sills as well as inside an air conditioning unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love wet or humid conditions and they’re very busy 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 summertime, where they prey on bird host. They jump from one host to another in search of a blood meal. They could enter the family or any building if they happen to prey animals such as rodents, dogs and cats as their hosts.

Bird mites can be connected with human beings when birds leave their nests and these pests are left without a 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 locate the nests and eliminating it. Hence, professional pest control services are the right people to manage the situation to prevent transfer of mites and risk of bird-related infections. bugs, home owners usually seek assistance from pest management professionals. The best approach that you can do though is investigating your area for presence of nest and then reporting it to the experts. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to prevent risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

To identify possible infestation, assess for nestings around:

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

Another thing you can do though is to prevent birds from building nests in your property. Block openings by putting up significant fences, seal and repair roof cavities and other entry points which bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

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

Here at Local Pest Control Western Sydney, we’re delighted to help you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your region, it is best to call us for immediate help so we can evaluate the degree of infestation. We pride ourselves for having the knowledge and the right technology that can remediate and totally eradicate the presence of bird lice at the comfort of your home. If you’re suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we will help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the treatment you use?

The security of your pet is very important to us. You can rest assured that any active component they might come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to humans.

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

This is only of concern if the spray areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you can. After a brief period of time, the water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the surface.

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