Bird Lice Control
Mount Vernon

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

It’s fond to see birds flying around our home much longer 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 that are naturally found in birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and poultry. They’re prey to these birds for the food in their warm blood. These pests are introduced if there is existence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be brought in by our pets like cats and dogs or even by rodents.

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

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.
• They are like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• 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 affect poultry quickly, killing sick, old and young birds.
• They don’t transmit illnesses but their bite can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The possibilities of having bird lice or bird mite to get in contact with a human are when 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?

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

They are very active during the spring and summer season, where they prey on bird host. They hop from one host to another in search of a blood meal. They can enter the family or any building if they chance to prey animals such as rodents, cats and dogs as their hosts.

These creatures also love to crawl and can enter the dwelling rooms, climb on walls, ceilings and lurk in the bed.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Proper identification of bird lice infestation is essential particularly the degree of its infestation. The best way to deal with this is to find the homes and terminate them. Thus, proficient bug control services would be the opportune individuals to deal with the circumstance to avert exchange of bugs and threat of bird-related contaminations. bugs, home owners usually seek assistance from pest management professionals. The best approach that you can do though is exploring 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 prevent risk of bird mite transfer 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 at chimneys
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window ledges
• Porches

If there’s one DIY method you can do to prevent the infestation, that’s installing high fences on your surroundings. The presence of high fences can block birds from entering your area and construct their nest. You can also start sealing and repairing roof cavities and other entry points that bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be difficult and upsetting. You cannot easily prevent its dispersing 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 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 is best to call us for immediate help so we can assess the degree 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 home. If you’re suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we’ll give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be 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 come in contact with, either when it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically employed in public areas such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects to human beings.

What do I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been spray?

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as soon as you are able to. After a relatively short period in time water carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

Pest Control Mount Vernon

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide low-cost pest control services. We also have a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to provide efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that are created to have a minimal environmental impact, while having effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing because we are aware of the insects that are most commonly present in your local area or community.

We specialise in developing new and cost-effective pest control strategies, such as inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control services are designed to ensure the health and well-being of your family being our primary concern.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and provide tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home and in the workplace. We are equipped and well-trained to identify the pest problem and recommend appropriate course of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

A majority of homes are required to have annual pest control services but commercial buildings because of their safety and health regulations, need far more frequent inspections.

In Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial examination as well as treatment we can create an annual program for our customers to reduce worries about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we offer is the opportunity to visit your property in a nonbranded vehicle to carry out any pest control service when you require extra discretion.

Our technicians are highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, we are fully equipped to expertly tackle every one of the many kinds of pest control problems you may encounter within the Mount Vernon region.

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