Bird Lice Control
Werrington Downs

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

It’s fond to see birds flying around our house much more when we place 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 these birds for the food in their warm blood. These pests are introduced when there is existence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be caused by our pets like dogs and cats or even by rodents.

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 less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are very small, however, they can be easily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days but they’re capable of quick reproduction to infest a host.
• These pests’ diet is pure blood and that they feed birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and fowl.
• They impact poultry very quickly, killing sick, old and young birds.
• They do not transmit diseases but their bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The chances of having bird lice or bird mite to get near person is when some birds start to build their nest near a house. Most birds are likely to build their warm and comfortable nests in your roof , window ledges as well as inside an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

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

These small creatures move into living spaces in search of a blood meal. They can enter your living room, climbing on the walls, ceilings and lurking in bed.

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

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

bed bugs, home owners usually find 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 yourself to avoid risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

To spot the infestation, check for nestings around:

• Eaves and in chimneys
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window ledges
• Porches

Another aspect you could do is to save the birds from constructing nests in your home. Block openings by placing up high fences, seal and restore roof cavities and other access points which fowl lice can go into.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be difficult and upsetting. You cannot easily prevent its spreading in your property simply by driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the area. You will need the help of professional pest control services in order to assess and come up with a treatment strategy to completely eradicate such situation. The best way to control the infestation of bird lice in your area is to seek the support of licensed pest professionals. You cannot just simply drive away the birds or eliminate the nest yourself. However, you can do preventative measures such as cleaning bird cages or disinfecting the area. Having professionals help you out will increase the chance of eradicating the infestation.

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 materials, fixing entry points and employ required treatment to control the pests. We promise you an excellent 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 very important to us. You may rest assured that any active component they come in contact with, whether it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects on humans.

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

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you can. In a short amount of time, the carrier, tap water will have evaporated and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

Pest Control Werrington Downs

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and can provide low-cost service for pest management. Additionally, we have a staff of licensed pest control technicians that specialise in pest biological research and are certified to give practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

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We specialise in developing new and cost-effective pest control solutions, including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are designed to ensure the health and wellbeing of your family being our main concern.

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Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs both at home and in the workplace. We have the right equipment and are professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and suggest the appropriate method of action.

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A majority of homes will require annual pest control services but commercial premises due to health and safety requirements, need far more frequent inspections.

In Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we will arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about unwanted visitors. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties and homeowners alike. Another excellent service we offer is to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control service when extra discretion is required.

Our technicians are as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we are fully equipped to expertly deal with all kinds of pest control problems you may encounter within the Werrington Downs region.

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