Bird Lice Control
Richmond

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

It is fond to see birds flying around our home much more when we place a nest up on the trees. However, their existence can bring trouble due to 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 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 such as cats and dogs or even by rodents.

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

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

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

The prospect 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 cautious if there are any.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love wet or humid conditions and they’re very active for the duration of spring and summer seasons and are evidently observed where birds and their nests are placed.

These small bugs move into living spaces searching for blood meals. They can enter 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 without a host to benefit from.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned earlier, bird lice infestation is very critical and requires proper identification. Since this pest is almost looked like ticks and bed bugs, home owners usually seek assistance from pest control professionals. The best approach that you can do though is investigating your area for presence of nest and then reporting it to the specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove the nests yourself to avoid 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

Installing large fences can also help when it comes to blocking the birds to build nests in your area. This will likely lessen the probability of bird mites entering the comforts of your home. If infestation is suspected, call out for assistance from licensed pest experts.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice in your can be troublesome and frustrating. You can’t simply prevent its dispersing in your property by basically heading out birds, expelling the nests, cleaning cages or even sterilising the area. You need the assistance of an expert to assess and run a treatment strategy to control and eliminate the infestation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. We can assure you that any active component they may come into contact with, whether it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

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

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

This will only be an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as quickly as you are able to. In a short amount duration, your water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

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