Bird Lice Control
Glendenning

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 may be bitten by bird lice. Bird lice or bird mites as 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 possibility to feed on humans also. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a short time period.

These tiny creatures are capable of giving their host itch-inducing snacks and they are voracious blood eaters. These pests can be introduced at home when there is vacated nest nearby or when pets and rodents live within the area. Hence, their presence should not be taken lightly and getting rid of them requires professional help from pest control experts.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At under 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely small, however, they can be easily seen with a naked eye.
• Best called walking pepper flakes.
• Their life span is short, about seven days but they are fast breeders that they can immediately infest a host.
• These bugs’ mainly feed on blood from flying animals, for instance, pigeons, starlings, sparrows and even poultry.
• They affect poultry rapidly, killing ill, young and old birds
• They don’t transmit illnesses yet their bite can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The possibilities of having bird lice or bird mite to get in contact with a human are if a few birds begin to construct their nest close to home. Most birds are likely to build their warm and secure nests on your rooftop, window ledges and even an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love humid or moist conditions and they are extremely dynamic during the spring and summer seasons and are normally found in birds that nest near houses or surrounding areas.

They are very active during 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 household or any building if they chance to prey on animals such as rodents, cats and dogs as their hosts.

Bird mites can socialise with people when fowls leave their houses and these bugs are left without a host to benefit from.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

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 specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove the nests yourself to avoid risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To See a viable infestation, check for nestings around:

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

If there’s one DIY method you can do to prevent the infestation, that is installing high fences in your environment. The presence of high fences can block birds from entering your area and build their nest. You can also start sealing and fixing roof cavities and other entry points that 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 aforementioned, proper pest identification is needed in order to deal with the situation. Hence, simply driving away the birds or maintaining the cleanliness of the area won’t do good unless the source of infestation is eliminated.

Here at Local Pest Control Blacktown, we are delighted to assist 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 residence. If you’re suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we’ll give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

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

What do I do if accidently touch any of the areas sprayed?

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you can. After a brief period of time, the water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the surface.

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