Bird Lice Control
Willmot

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

It’s fond to see birds flying around our home much more when we place a nest up on the trees. However, their presence can bring trouble because of 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 warm blood. These pests are introduced if there is presence 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 taken gently. Even if you don’t have a pet bird, you could stumble upon them pests. They’re tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and causes stressful itch. It’s viable your property and surroundings could have bird lice infestation whilst birds out are roosting close by.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At under 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely little, however, they can be easily seen with a naked eye.
• When they creep on light colored surfaces, they are best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days however they are able to reproduce fast and capable of plaguing a host.
• They enjoy blood meal so much and they like to host on warm-blooded animals like birds, rodents, dogs and cats.
• They can easily make a whole poultry sick most especially young and old birds.
• They do not transmit illnesses but their sting can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The prospect of bird mites to get in contact with humans 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 and even within an air conditioner unit. So, be watchful if there are any.

Where are they found?

Bird mites are often nesting in vacated nest and they love to stay in moist and humid environment.

These small creatures move into dwelling areas on the lookout for a blood meal. They could crawl into your living area, climb on the walls, ceilings and lurk in bed.

Bird mites can socialise with people when fowls leave their homes and these bugs are left with no host to benefit from.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

bed 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 experts. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to prevent risk of bird mite move to other areas.

Listed below are some of the possible places where you can check birds nests that has some chances of bird mite infestation:

• Eaves and in chimneys
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Storm cellars
• Window sills
• Porches

If there is 1 DIY method you can do to prevent the infestation, that is installing high fences in your environment. The existence of high fences can block birds from entering your area and construct their nest. You can also start sealing and fixing roof cavities and other entry points that bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice in your own can be difficult and upsetting. You cannot easily prevent its spreading in your property by simply driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the area. You will need the help of professional pest control services to be able to assess and think of a treatment plan to completely eradicate such situation. The best way to control the infestation of bird lice in your area is to seek the support of pest professionals. You cannot just simply drive the birds away 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.

Here at Local Pest Control Blacktown, we are delighted to assist you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your area, it’s best to call us for immediate help so we can assess the degree of infestation. We pride ourselves for having the knowledge and the right technology that can remediate and totally eradicate the presence of bird lice at the comfort of your home. If you’re suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we’ll give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the treatments you use?

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. We can assure you that the constituents active they may come into contact with, whether it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

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

What do I do if I 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 lots of water as fast as you possibly can. In a short amount duration, your water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

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Most Willmot residential properties are required to have annual pest management services but commercial premises due to safety and health regulations will require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Blacktown, after an initial examination as well as treatment we can arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another excellent service we offer is to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to provide any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

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