Bird Lice Control
Merrylands

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 might be bitten by bird lice. Bird lice or bird mites as others call it is preys that 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 brief period of time.

Bird lice (or bird mite) shouldn’t to be disregarded. Regardless of whether you do not have a pet bird in your home, you can run over these pests. They are minute creatures equipped for biting people and pets and drives bothersome itch. It is possible that your home and environment may have bird lice infestation when birds outside are perching nearby.

Here are some fast facts about these bird lice:

• At below 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely little, however, they are readily seen with a naked eye.
• They are like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days but they are effective at quick reproduction to infest a host.
• These pests’ diet is pure blood and that they feed birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and fowl.
• They impact poultry very quickly, killing ill, old and young birds.
• They don’t transmit illnesses yet their sting can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The odds of having bird lice or bird mite to get near human is when some birds start to build their nest near a home. Most birds are more likely to build their hot and comfortable nests on your roof top, window ledges and even inside an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites are usually nesting in vacated nest and they like to remain in moist and humid environment.

They are 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 could enter the family or any building if they happen to prey animals such as rodents, cats and dogs as their hosts.

They hop from 1 host to another and they have higher odds of entering the household when they are able to host on rodents and pets. These creatures likes to crawl and can enter the living rooms, climb on walls, ceilings and lurk in the bedding.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

bed bugs, home owners usually seek 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 specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to prevent risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

To spot the infestation, check for nestings around:

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

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

Controlling Bird Lice

The possibility of existence of bird lice in your area can be upsetting. This is because as above, 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 will not do good unless the source of infestation is eliminated.

Here at Local Pest Control Parramatta, we’re delighted to assist 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 can remediate and totally eradicate the presence of bird lice in the comfort of your residence. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we’ll help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. We can assure you that the constituents active they come in contact with, whether it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects on humans.

What do I do if accidentally touch any of the areas that have been sprayed?

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you are able to. In a short amount in time carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the surface.

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