Bird Lice Control
Kings Langley

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

It is fond to see birds flying around our house much more when we place a nest up on the trees. However, their presence can bring trouble because of one creature that nestles with them. Bird lice or bird mites are tiny creatures which are naturally found in birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and poultry. They are prey to such birds for the food on their hot blood. These pests are introduced if there is existence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be brought in by our pets such as dogs and cats or even by rodents.

Bird lice (or bird mite) should not be taken lightly. Even if you don’t have a pet bird in your home, you can still encounter these pests. They are tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and induces annoying itch. It is possible that your home and environment can have bird lice infestation when birds outside are roosting nearby.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm lengthy, bird mites/lice are extremely modest, but, they are without difficulty visible with a naked eye.
• They’re like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days but they are capable of rapid reproduction to infest a host.
• Their diet is blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they can infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, dogs and cats.
• They may be small but they are terrible for they can make a whole poultry sick most especially young and old birds.
• They 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 odds of having bird lice or fowl bug to draw close to human is the stage at which a few birds begin to vacate their nests close to home. Most birds are probably going to build their warm and comfortable houses on your rooftop, window sills and even inside an air conditioning unit.

Where are they found?

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

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 happen to prey on animals such as rodents, cats and dogs as their hosts.

Bird mites can socialise with people when fowls leave their houses and these bugs are left without a host to benefit from.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

bed bugs, home owners usually seek assistance from pest control professionals. The best approach that you can do though is exploring your area for existence 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 move to other areas.

Here are some of the possible places where you can check birds nests that has some possibilities of bird mite infestation:

• Eaves and in chimneys
• Roof 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 high fences, seal and fix roof cavities and other entry points which bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

The possibility of existence of bird lice in your area can be upsetting. This is because as aforementioned, proper pest identification is necessary in order to take care of the circumstance. Hence, simply driving away the birds or maintaining the cleanliness of the area won’t do good unless the source of infestation is removed.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatments you employ?

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that any active component they might come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

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

What do I do if I happen to touch one of the areas sprayed?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you can. In a short amount in time water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

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