Bird Lice Control
Alfords Point

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

It’s fond to see birds flying around our house much more 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’re prey to these birds for the food in their warm blood. These pests are introduced when there is presence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be caused by our pets like cats and dogs or even by rodents.

Bird lice (or bird mite) shouldn’t be taken gently. Even if you don’t have a pet bird, you could stumble upon them pests. They are tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and causes stressful itch. It’s viable your property and environment could have bird lice infestation whilst birds out are roosting close by.

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 easily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days but they are capable of rapid reproduction to infest a host.
• They enjoy blood meal so much and they like to host on warm-blooded animals like birds, rodents, cats and dogs.
• They are small but they are terrible for they can produce a whole poultry sick most notably young and old birds.
• They do not transmit diseases however, their bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

Although they are self-limiting and can rarely survive if they host on people, the chance of people getting in contact with the pest is simply fair. You can experience bird mite infestation if there are roosting birds nearby and are building their nests on trees, roof tops, window ledges and even an air conditioning unit.

Where are they found?

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

They are very active throughout 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 family or any building if they happen 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 for this is to locate the nests and removing it. Hence, professional pest control services are the correct people to deal with the situation to prevent transfer of mites and risk of bird-related infections. 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 experts. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to prevent risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To spot potential infestation, check for nestings around:

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

Something else you can do however is to prevent birds from making nests in your property. Seal openings by placing up high fences, seal and fix rooftop pits and other section points that bird lice can creep into.

Controlling Bird Lice

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

Here at RZ Pest Control Menai, we’re delighted to help you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your area, it is best to call us for immediate help so we can evaluate the degree 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’re suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we will help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. We can assure you that the constituents active they might come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects to human beings.

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

This is only of concern if the spray areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you are able to. After a brief period duration, your carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the area.

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