Bird Lice Control
Mount Druitt

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

It is fond to see birds flying around our house much more when we spot 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’re prey to these 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 caused by our pets like cats and dogs or even by rodents.

Bird lice (or bird mite) ought not to be disregarded. Irrespective of whether you don’t have a pet bird at home, you can run over these pests. They are minute creatures equipped for biting people and pets and drives bothersome itch. It is likely that your home and environment can have bird lice infestation when birds outside are perching nearby.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are very small, however, they are readily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as moving pepper grounds.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days but they’re capable of quick reproduction to infest a host.
• These pests’ diet is purely blood and they feed on birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and even poultry.
• They impact poultry quickly, killing sick, young and old birds.
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The possibility of bird mites to get in contact with humans is high if the birds are building nests on nearby trees near a house. Sometimes, there are also birds that do not nest on trees but are building their nests on roof tops, window ledges as well as within an air conditioner unit. So, be watchful if there are some.

Where are they found?

Bird mites are usually nesting in vacated nest and they love to remain in moist and humid environment.

These small bugs move into living spaces searching for blood meals. They can go into your front room, getting on the dividers, roofs and sneaking in bedding.

Bird mites can come in contact with humans when birds leave their nests and these pests are left with no host to feed on.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

bed bugs, home owners usually find assistance from pest control professionals. The best approach that you can do though is exploring 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 spot the infestation, assess for nestings around:

• 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 premises. 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

Controlling bird lice on your own can be difficult and upsetting. You can’t easily prevent its dispersing in your property by simply driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the area. You need the help of professional pest control services in order to assess and come up with a treatment plan to completely eradicate such situation. The best way to control the infestation of bird lice in your area is to seek the help of licensed pest professionals. You cannot just simply drive the birds away or remove the nest yourself. However, you can do preventative measures such as cleaning bird cages or disinfecting the area. Having professionals help you out will increase the chance of eradicating the infestation.

Local Pest Control Western Sydney can help you look into your place and close by environment. After analysing the level of infestation, we can help you in putting off nesting materials, sealing access points and observe required remedies to assist in managing pests. We guarantee you excellent quality of work from assessment to our treatment program and implementation strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You can rest assured that the constituents active they might come into contact with, whether it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to humans.

What do I do if accidently touch any of the areas sprayed?

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you are able to. After a brief period duration, your water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and can offer affordable solutions for controlling pests. Also, we are staffed with a staff of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biological studies and are certified to offer efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

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Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs both at home and at work. We are well equipped and professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and provide the best methods of treatment.

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Most Mount Druitt residential properties will require annual pest control services but commercial premises, due to their safety and health regulations will require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial inspection and treatment, we can create an annual program for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This service can be a great fit for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to provide any pest control procedure if additional discretion is needed.

With our staff members being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, we have the tools to handle any of the vast arrays of pest control problems you may encounter within the Mount Druitt region.

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