Bird Lice Control
Bexley

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

Have you ever experienced a sudden itch when you are enjoying free time outside? If so, you may be bitten by bird lice. Bird lice or bird mites as what others call it is preys which are naturally found in birds. They usually are present when birds vacate their nest. Though birds are their hosts, they can jump to feed on other animals such as rodents, cats and dogs and have the option 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 inside the region. 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 less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely small, however, they can be easily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as moving pepper grounds.
• Their life span is short, about 7 days but they’re fast breeders they can immediately infest a host.
• They enjoy blood meal so much and they like to host warm-blooded animals like birds, rodents, dogs and cats.
• They affect poultry quickly, killing sick, young and old birds.
• They don’t transmit diseases but their bite can cause secondary infections due to 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 probably 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 are usually nesting in vacated nest and they love to remain in moist and humid environment.

They’re very active during the spring and summer season, where they prey on bird host. They hop from one host to another in search of a blood meal. They can enter the household or any building if they happen to prey animals such as rodents, cats and dogs 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 before, bird lice infestation is quite crucial and requires proper identification. Since this pest is almost looked like ticks and bed bugs, home owners usually find assistance from pest control 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 the nests yourself to avoid risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To spot potential infestation, check for nestings around:

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

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

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice in your can be troublesome and frustrating. You can’t simply prevent its dispersing in your property by basically heading outside birds, expelling the nests, cleaning cages or even sterilising the region. You need the assistance of an expert to check and conduct a treatment strategy to control and eradicate the infestation.

Local Pest Control Rockdale are here to help you in your pest management needs. We evaluate site and the degree of infestation and later on produce tailored-fit recommendations. We promise high quality work from assessment to our treatment plan and implementation procedures. If you are suspecting an infestation in your region, give us a ring and we assist you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they come in contact with, either when it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

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

What should I do if I accidently touch any of the areas that have been spray?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as soon as you are able to. After a brief period in time water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

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