Bird Lice Control
Werrington County

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 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 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 the households, bird lice should not be taken lightly. They are capable of biting and feeding on an individual host and causing annoying itch. Even if you do not have pets, then you can still come across with bird mites from birds that 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.
• They’re like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• They are self-limiting pest that can live at least for seven days but they are fast breeders and they are capable of jumping from 1 host to another.
• These pests’ diet is purely blood and they feed on birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and even poultry.
• They affect poultry quickly, killing ill, young and old birds
• They do not transmit illnesses but their bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The possibilities of getting bird lice or bird mite to get in contact with a human are if a few birds start to construct their nest close to home. Most birds are likely to build their warm and secure nests on your rooftop, window ledges and even an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

As above, bird mites are nesting in vacated bird’s nest and they like to remain in moist and humid environment.

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

They hop from 1 host to another and they have higher chances of going into the household when they have the ability 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 bed.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned before, bird lice infestation is quite critical and requires proper identification. Since this pest is almost 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 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 move to other areas.

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

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

Installing large fences can also help in regards to blocking the birds to build nests in your area. This will likely lessen the probability of bird mites entering the comforts of your house. If infestation is suspected, call out for help from licensed pest specialists.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be troublesome and frustrating. You cannot simply prevent its spreading 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 assess and run a treatment strategy to control and eliminate the infestation.

Here at Local Pest Control Penrith, we are delighted to help 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 in the comfort of your home. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we will give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the products you apply?

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects to human beings.

What should I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas sprayed?

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as soon as you are able to. In a short amount in time carrier tap water has been dissolved and won’t cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the region.

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