Bird Lice Control
The Ponds

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 due to 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 are prey to such birds for the food in their hot blood. These pests are introduced when 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) shouldn’t be taken gently. Even if you don’t have a pet bird, you could encounter them pests. They are tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and causes stressful itch. It’s viable your property and environment could have bird lice infestation whilst birds outside are roosting close by.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• Their appearance are nearly equally to ticks and human lice they’re quite little about 1mm long.
• They are like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• They’re self-limiting pest that can live at least for seven days but they are fast breeders and they are capable of jumping from 1 host to another.
• 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.
• They don’t transmit illnesses but their sting 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 some.

Where are they found?

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

These tiny 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 bed.

They hop from 1 host to another and they have higher chances of going into the household when they are able to host on rodents and pets. These creatures also loves to crawl and can enter the living rooms, climb on walls, ceilings and lurk in the bedding.

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 exploring your area for presence of nest and then reporting it to the experts. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove the nests yourself to avoid risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To spot the infestation, check for nestings around:

• Eaves and at chimneys
• Rooftop spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window ledges
• Porches

Installing large fences can also help in regards to blocking the birds to build nests in your area. This will likely lessen the probability of bird mites entering the comforts of your house. 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 spreading in your property by basically heading outside birds, expelling the nests, cleaning cages or even sterilising the area. You need the assistance of an expert to check 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 employ required treatment to control the pests. We promise you an superb output to our treatment plan and execution techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, whether it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to humans.

What do I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas that have been treated with a spray?

This is only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you possibly can. After a brief period in time water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

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