Bird Lice Control
Woronora Heights

Knocking Down Tiny and Itch-inducing Bird Lice (Bird Mite)

It is fond to see birds flying around our home much longer when we spot 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 hot blood. These pests are introduced when there is existence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be caused by our pets like dogs and cats or even by rodents.

Once they enter the households, bird lice should not be taken lightly. They are capable of biting and feeding on a human host and causing annoying itch. Even if you do not have pets, then you can still encounter with bird mites from birds who are roosting 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.
• Best called walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of seven days however they are able to reproduce fast and effective at plaguing a host.
• These pests’ diet is pure blood and that they feed on birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and fowl.
• They may be small but they are terrible for they can make a whole poultry sick most especially young and old birds.
• They aesthetically bite that results to annoying itchiness. They may not transmit diseases but the scrape from their itchy bites can cause secondary infections and scarrings.

The possibilities of having 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?

Bird mites love moist or humid conditions and they’re extremely active during the spring and summer seasons and are naturally located where birds and their nests can be found.

These little bugs move into living spaces searching for blood meals. They can go into your front room, getting on the dividers, roofs and sneaking in bed.

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

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned before, bird lice infestation is very crucial and requires proper identification. Since this pest is almost looked like ticks and 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 See a viable infestation, check for nestings around:

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

If there is 1 DIY method you can do to prevent the infestation, that’s installing high fences on your surroundings. The existence of high fences can block birds from entering your area and build their nest. You can also start sealing and repairing 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 cannot easily prevent its spreading in your property by simply driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the area. You need the help of professional pest management services in order to assess and think of a treatment strategy to completely eradicate such situation.

JT Pest Control Sutherland will help you inspect your place and nearby surroundings. After analysing the degree of infestation, we will assist you in eliminating nesting materials, sealing entry points and apply needed treatment to help control the pests. We promise you a high quality work from evaluation to our treatment program and implementation procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is a top priority for us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they come in contact with, whether it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

What should I do if I accidentally 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 lots of water as quickly as you are able to. In a short amount in time water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the region.

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