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 outdoors? 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, cats and dogs and have the option to feed on humans as well. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a short period of time.

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

Here are a few quick data about these bird lice:

• At below 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 have a short life cycle of 7 days however they have the ability to reproduce fast and capable of plaguing a host.
• Their diet is purely blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they can infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, dogs and cats.
• They impact poultry very quickly, killing sick, old and young birds.
• They do not transmit illnesses yet their bite can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The possibilities of having bird lice or bird mite to get in touch with a human are if a few birds begin to construct their nest close to home. Most birds are probably to build their warm and secure nests on your rooftop, window ledges and even an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love moist or humid conditions and they’re extremely active during the spring and summer seasons and are naturally found where birds and their nests can be found.

These small creatures move into living spaces in search of a blood meal. They can enter your living room, climbing on the walls, ceilings and lurking in bed.

They hop from 1 host to another and they have higher chances of going into the household when they are able to host on rodents and pets. These creatures likes to crawl and can enter the living rooms, climb on walls, ceilings and lurk in the bedding.

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 threat of bird-associated 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 specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to avoid risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

To spot a viable infestation, check for nestings around:

• Eaves and in chimneys
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window ledges
• Yards

Something else you can do however is to keep birds from making nests on your property. Seal openings by setting up high fences, seal and fix rooftop pits and other section points that 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 circumstance. Hence, simply driving away the birds or maintaining the cleanliness of the area will not do good unless the source of infestation is removed.

Local Pest Control Western Sydney can help you inspect your place and nearby surroundings. After analysing the degree of infestation, we will assist you in eliminating nesting materials, sealing entry points and apply needed treatment to help control the pests. We guarantee you a high quality work from assessment to our treatment program and implementation procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to human beings.

What do I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas treated with a spray?

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as soon as you can. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not harm you in any way when you come in contact with the surface.

Pest Control Hinchinbrook

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide affordable service for pest management. We also have a team of licensed pest control experts that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to offer effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

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We specialize in the development of efficient and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed to ensure the health and well-being of your family members as our primary concern.

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Our experts will present you with pest or insect identification methods and monitoring tips on how to control bugs or pests both at home and in the workplace. We are well equipped and highly trained to properly identify the problem with pests, and provide the best course of treatment.

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A majority of homes are required to have annual pest management services but commercial buildings due to safety and health regulations will require more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial examination and treatment, we are able to arrange an annual schedule for our clients , which will eliminate worries about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and homeowners alike. Another benefit we provide is to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control procedure if additional discretion is needed.

Our technicians are as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we are equipped to effectively handle all kinds of pest control problems you can possibly experience in the Hinchinbrook area.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service to stop any subspecies or species of pest (who require different and specific treatment) from coming back to your property.