Bird Lice Control
Oakhurst

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

These tiny creatures are capable of giving their host itch-inducing bites and they are voracious blood eaters. These pests can be introduced at home when there’s vacated nest nearby or when pets and rodents live within the region. Hence, their presence should not be taken lightly and getting rid of them requires professional help from pest control experts.

Here are some quick facts 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 are self-limiting pest that can live at least for seven days but they are fast breeders and they’re capable of jumping from 1 host to another.
• These bugs’ mainly feed on blood from flying animals, by way of instance, pigeons, starlings, sparrows and even poultry.
• They impact poultry quickly, killing sick, old and young birds.
• They don’t transmit illnesses yet their bite can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

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

Where are they found?

Bird mites love humid or moist conditions and they’re extremely lively during the spring and summer seasons and are normally seen in birds that nest near houses or surrounding areas.

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 socialise with people when fowls leave their homes and these bugs are left with no host to benefit from.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned before, bird lice infestation is quite crucial and requires proper identification. Since this pest is almost looked like ticks and bed bugs, home owners usually find assistance from pest management professionals. The best approach that you can do though is investigating 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 avoid risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To spot the infestation, check for nestings around:

• Eaves and at 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 repair 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 above, proper pest identification is necessary in order to deal with the situation. Hence, simply driving away the birds or maintaining the cleanliness of the area won’t do good unless the source of infestation is eliminated.

Local Pest Control Western Sydney are here to help you in your pest management needs. We assess site and the degree of infestation and later on produce tailored-fit recommendations. We guarantee high quality work from evaluation to our treatment plan and implementation procedures. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we assist you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they come in contact with, whether it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we employ is typically utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects on humans.

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

It’s only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you can. After a brief period of time, the water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the surface.

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