Bird Lice Control
Oxley Park

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

Have you ever experienced a sudden itch when you are enjoying free time outside? If so, you might 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, dogs and cats and have the possibility to feed on humans as well. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a short time period.

Once they enter into the households, bird lice shouldn’t be taken lightly. They are capable of biting and feeding on a human host and causing annoying itch. Even if you do not have pets, then you can still encounter with bird mites from birds who are roosting nearby.

Here are a few quick data about these bird lice:

• At under 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely small, however, they can be 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 seven days however they have the ability to reproduce fast and capable of plaguing 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.
• They don’t transmit illnesses but their bite can cause secondary infections due to 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 any.

Where are they found?

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

These small creatures move into dwelling areas on the lookout for a blood meal. They can crawl into your living room, climb on the walls, ceilings and lurk in bedding.

They hop from 1 host to another and they have higher odds of entering 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

Spotting an infestation requires proper identification of the pest. Since bird lice are almost looks like ticks and bed bugs, it is important to seek the support of pest technician to manage the infestation. The best approach that you can do is to find the whereabouts of nest and report it to pest specialists. However, do not try to remove the nests yourself to avoid risk of transfer of mites to other areas. bugs, home owners usually find assistance from pest management 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 the nests yourself to prevent risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

Listed below 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
• Storm cellars
• 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

Controlling bird lice in your own can be difficult and upsetting. You can’t easily prevent its dispersing in your property simply by driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the region. You need the help of professional pest management services to be able to assess and think of a treatment plan to completely eradicate such situation.

Local Pest Control Western Sydney will help you inspect your area and nearby environment. After assessing the level of infestation, we will help you in expelling settling substances, fixing entrance points and apply required treatment to control the pests. We promise you an superb output to our treatment program and execution methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatments you use?

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, either when it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

The spray we use is often used in public places such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects on humans.

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

This will only be an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you are able to. After a relatively short period of time, the water carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the area.

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