Bird Lice Control
Werrington

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 others call it is preys which are naturally found in birds. They usually exist 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 time period.

Bird lice (or bird mite) should not be dismissed. Even if you don’t have a pet bird in your home, you can still come across these pests. They’re tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and causes annoying itch. It’s possible that your house and surroundings can have bird lice infestation when birds out are roosting nearby.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• Bird mites are almost microscopically tiny of at least 1mm long, however, they can easily be seen with trained naked eyes.
• Best described as moving pepper grounds.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days but they are capable of quick reproduction to infest a host.
• These pests’ diet is pure blood and that they feed on birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and fowl.
• They affect poultry rapidly, killing ill, young and old birds
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite 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 you will find roosting birds nearby and are building their nests on trees, roof tops, window ledges and an ac 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 found where birds and their nests are located.

They are 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 can enter the household or any building if they chance to prey on 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 bedding.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Proper identification of bird lice infestation is critical especially the level of its infestation. The best approach to this is to locate the nests and eliminating it. Hence, professional pest control services are the correct people to manage the situation to prevent transfer of mites and risk of bird-related infections. 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 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 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 presence of bird lice in your area can be upsetting. This is because as aforementioned, proper pest identification is needed in order to deal with the situation. Hence, simply driving away the birds or maintaining the cleanliness of the area won’t do good unless the source of infestation is removed.

Local Pest Control Penrith are here to help you on your pest management needs. We assess site and the degree of infestation and after on produce tailored-fit recommendations. We promise high quality work from assessment to our treatment strategy and implementation procedures. If you are imagining an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we assist you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. We can assure you that the constituents active they might come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

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

What do I do if accidently touch any of the areas sprayed?

This will only be of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you can. In a short amount duration, your carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not harm you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

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