Bird Lice Control
West Hoxton

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 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 option to feed on humans as well. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a short time period.

Bird lice (or bird mite) shouldn’t be taken gently. Even if you don’t have a pet bird, you could stumble upon these pests. They are tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and causes stressful itch. It is viable that your property and environment could have bird lice infestation whilst birds out are roosting close by.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• Their appearance are almost alike to ticks and human lice they’re quite small about 1mm long.
• Best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of seven days however they have the ability to reproduce fast and capable of plaguing a host.
• Their diet is purely blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they can infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, dogs and cats.
• They are small but they are terrible for they can produce a whole poultry sick most especially young and old birds.
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

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

Where are they found?

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

They are very active throughout the spring and summertime, where they prey on bird host. They jump from one host to another in search of a blood meal. They could enter the family or any building if they happen to prey on animals such as rodents, dogs and cats as their hosts.

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

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

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

To See a viable infestation, check for nestings around:

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

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 repair roof cavities and other entry points that bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice in your can be troublesome and frustrating. You cannot simply prevent its spreading in your property by essentially heading out birds, expelling the nests, cleaning cages or even sterilising the region. You need the assistance of an expert to check and conduct a treatment plan to control and eradicate the infestation.

Here at Local Pest Control Western Sydney, we are delighted to help you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your region, it is best to call us for immediate help so we can assess the amount of infestation. We pride ourselves for having the knowledge and the right technology that may remediate and completely eradicate the presence of bird lice at the comfort of your home. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we will give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the products you employ?

The security of your pet is very important to us. We can assure you that any active component they may come into contact with, either when it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

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

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

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you are able to. After a brief period in time water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide low-cost solutions for controlling pests. We also have a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biological studies and are certified to provide practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

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Most West Hoxton residential properties are required to have annual pest control but commercial premises due to health and safety requirements will require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Western Sydney, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we will arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another benefit we offer is the opportunity to visit your property with a non-branded car to perform any pest control services if additional discretion is needed.

With our technicians being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, we are fully equipped to expertly handle all kinds of pest control issues you can possibly experience in the West Hoxton area.

We will provide you with an efficient, courteous and cost-effective solution that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who require different and specific treatments) from returning to your home.