Bird Lice Control
Waverley

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 what others call it is preys that 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 option 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 taken lightly. Even if you don’t have a pet bird at home, you can still come across these pests. They’re tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and causes annoying itch. It is possible that your home and environment can have bird lice infestation when birds out are roosting nearby.

Here are some fast facts about these bird lice:

• Their appearance are nearly alike to ticks and human lice they are quite small about 1mm long.
• They’re like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• They’re self-limiting pest that can live at least for seven days but they are fast breeders and they’re capable of jumping from 1 host to another.
• Their diet is blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they could infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, dogs and cats.
• They affect poultry quickly, killing ill, young and old birds
• They do not transmit diseases but their bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The possibility 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 cautious if there are any.

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 can be found.

These tiny creatures move into living spaces in search of a blood meal. They can enter your living space, climbing on the walls, ceilings and lurking in bed.

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 pets and rodents. These creatures likes 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 degree of its infestation. The best approach for this is to find 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 control 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 yourself to prevent risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To spot the infestation, assess 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 property. Block openings by putting up significant fences, seal and repair roof cavities and other entry points which bird lice can crawl 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 maybe disinfecting the vicinity. You need the assistance of pest management experts to assess and produce a treatment plan to completely eradicate such instance.

Here at Local Pest Control Bondi, 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 assess the amount of infestation. We pride ourselves for having the knowledge and the right technology that may remediate and completely eradicate the existence of bird lice in the comfort of your residence. If you’re suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we will give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You can rest assured that any active component they may come into contact with, whether it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we use is often utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and does not cause any harm to human beings.

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

This will only be of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as fast as you possibly can. After a relatively short period in time carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the surface.

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