Bird Lice Control
Maroubra

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

Have you ever experienced a sudden itch when you’re enjoying free time outdoors? If so, you may be bitten by bird lice. Bird lice or bird mites as 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, 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 period of time.

Once they enter into the households, bird lice should not be taken lightly. They are capable of biting and feeding on a human host and inducing annoying itch. Even if you do not have pets, then you can still come across with bird mites from birds who are roosting nearby.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are very small, but they can be readily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as walking pepper flakes.
• Their life span is short, about seven days but they are fast breeders they can immediately infest a host.
• These germs’ mainly feed on blood from flying animals, for instance, pigeons, starlings, sparrows as well as poultry.
• They can easily create a whole poultry sick most especially young and old birds.
• They don’t transmit illnesses but their sting can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

Although they are self-limiting and can rarely survive if they host on humans, the possibility of people getting in contact with the insect is simply fair. You can experience bird mite infestation if there are roosting birds nearby and are building their nests on trees, roof tops, window ledges and an air conditioning unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love moist or humid conditions and they’re extremely active during the spring and summer seasons and are naturally located where birds and their nests are located.

They’re very active during the spring and summer season, where they prey on bird host. They jump from one host to another in search of a blood meal. They could enter the family or any building if they chance to prey animals such as rodents, dogs and cats as their hosts.

They hop from 1 host to another and they have higher chances of entering the household when they have the ability to host on rodents and pets. These creatures also loves 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 nearly looked like ticks and bed bugs, home owners usually find assistance from pest management professionals. The best approach that you can do though is exploring your area for presence of nest and then reporting it to the experts. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove the nests yourself to prevent risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To spot the infestation, check for nestings around:

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

Another thing you can do however is to prevent 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

Controlling bird lice in your may be a hassle and inconvenient. You can’t save its spreading in your house through driving birds away, disposing of nests, cleaning cages or perhaps disinfecting the vicinity. You need the assistance of pest management experts to assess and come up with a treatment plan to completely eradicate such instance.

Here at Local Pest Control Randwick, we’re delighted to help you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your area, 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 totally eradicate the presence of bird lice at the comfort of your home. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we will help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for 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 it, is a tiny amount.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we employ is typically utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to human beings.

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas treated with a spray?

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you possibly can. In a short amount duration, your water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

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