Bird Lice Control
Petersham

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

It is fond to see birds flying around our house much longer when we place a nest up on the trees. However, their existence can bring trouble because of 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 such 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 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 come across these pests. They are tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and induces annoying itch. It is possible that your house and surroundings can have bird lice infestation when birds outside 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 easily seen with a naked eye.
• They’re like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days but they’re capable of quick reproduction to infest a host.
• These bugs’ mainly feed on blood from flying animals, by way of example, pigeons, starlings, sparrows and even poultry.
• They impact poultry very quickly, killing ill, young and old birds.
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The possibility 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 within an air conditioner unit. So, be cautious 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 small bugs move into living spaces searching for blood meals. They can go into your front room, getting on the dividers, roofs and sneaking in bedding.

Bird mites can come in contact with humans when birds leave their nests and these pests are left without a host to feed on.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Proper identification of bird lice infestation is essential particularly the level of its infestation. The best method to this is to discover the nests and removing it immediately. Hence, professional pest management services should be exploited to deal with situations and to prevent the transfer of mites and threat of bird-associated infections. bugs, home owners usually find assistance from pest management professionals. The best approach that you can do though is investigating your area for existence of nest and then reporting it to the specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to prevent risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

To See a viable infestation, assess for nestings around:

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

Another thing you can do though is to prevent birds from building nests in your premises. Block openings by putting up significant fences, seal and fix roof cavities and other entry points which bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

The possibility of presence of bird lice in your area can be upsetting. This is because as above, proper pest identification is necessary in order to take care of the circumstance. Hence, simply driving away the birds or maintaining the cleanliness of the area will not do good unless the source of infestation is removed.

Local Pest Control Marrickville can help you inspect your place and nearby surroundings. After assessing the degree of infestation, we’ll assist you in eliminating nesting materials, sealing entry points and apply needed treatment to help control the pests. We guarantee you a high quality work from assessment to our treatment program and implementation procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatments you apply?

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

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we employ is typically employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to humans.

What should I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas spray?

This will only be of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you possibly can. In a short amount in time carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the surface.

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