Bird Lice Control
Eagle Vale

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’re prey to such birds for the food in their hot 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 lightly. Even if you don’t have a pet bird in your home, you can still encounter these pests. They are tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and causes annoying itch. It’s possible that your home and surroundings may have bird lice infestation when birds outside are roosting nearby.

Here are a few quick data about these bird lice:

• At below 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely little, however, they are readily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as moving pepper grounds.
• They are self-limiting pest that can live at least for 7 days but they are fast breeders and they’re capable of jumping from one host to another.
• These pests’ diet is pure blood and that they feed birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and fowl.
• They affect poultry very quickly, killing ill, old and young birds.
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The possibility 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 inside an air conditioner unit. So, be watchful if there are any.

Where are they found?

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

These little bugs move into living spaces looking for blood meals. They can enter your front room, getting on the dividers, roofs and sneaking in bed.

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

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Proper identification of bird lice infestation is vital particularly the degree of its infestation. The best method to this is to find the nests and removing it immediately. Hence, professional pest control services should be tapped 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 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 the infestation, check for nestings around:

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

Another thing you can do however is to keep birds from making nests on your premises. Seal openings by placing up high fences, seal and fix rooftop pits and other section points that bird lice can creep 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 necessary in order to deal with the circumstance. 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 Campbelltown, we’re 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 evaluate the amount of infestation. We pride ourselves for having the knowledge and the right technology that can remediate and completely eradicate the existence 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 help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is very important to us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they come in contact with, whether it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to humans.

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been spray?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you possibly can. After a brief period of time, the water carrier, tap water will have evaporated and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. We also have a staff of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biology studies and are certified to offer efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

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