Bird Lice Control
Dulwich Hill

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 existence can bring trouble due to one creature that nestles with them. Bird lice or bird mites are tiny creatures which are naturally found in birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and poultry. They are prey to these birds for the food on their warm blood. These pests are introduced when there is existence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be caused by our pets like cats and dogs or even by rodents.

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

Here are a few quick data about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are very small, but they are readily seen with a naked eye.
• Best called walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days however they are able to reproduce fast and capable of plaguing a host.
• These germs’ mainly feed on blood from flying animals, for instance, pigeons, starlings, sparrows as well as poultry.
• They affect poultry quickly, killing ill, young and old birds
• They do not transmit illnesses yet their sting can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The prospect of bird mites to get in contact with people 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 some.

Where are they found?

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

These tiny creatures move into living spaces searching for a blood meal. They can enter your living room, climbing on the walls, ceilings and lurking in bedding.

Bird mites can interact with people when fowls leave their houses and these bugs are left with no host to benefit from.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned before, bird lice infestation is quite critical and requires proper identification. Since this pest is nearly looked like ticks and bed bugs, home owners usually seek assistance from pest control professionals. The best approach that you can do though is investigating 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 avoid risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

To spot possible infestation, check for nestings around:

• Eaves and in chimneys
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window ledges
• Yards

Another thing you can do though is to prevent birds from building nests in your premises. Block openings by putting up high fences, seal and repair roof cavities and other entry points that bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be difficult and upsetting. You can’t easily prevent its dispersing in your property simply by driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the area. You will need the help of professional pest control services in order to assess and come up with a treatment strategy to completely eradicate such situation. The best way to control the infestation of bird lice in your area is to seek the support of pest professionals. You cannot just simply drive the birds away or eliminate the nest yourself. However, you can do preventative measures like cleaning bird cages or disinfecting the area. Having professionals help you out will increase the chance of eradicating the infestation.

Local Pest Control Marrickville can help you inspect your area and nearby surroundings. After evaluating the level of infestation, we will assist you in expelling settling materials, fixing entry points and apply required treatment to control the pests. We promise you an excellent output to our treatment plan and execution methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the constituents active they may come into contact with, whether it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects on humans.

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

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you can. In a short amount in time carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not harm you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

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