Bird Lice Control
Cobbitty

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

It’s 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 because of one creature that nestles with them. Bird lice or bird mites are tiny creatures that are naturally found in birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and poultry. They’re prey to such birds for the food in their warm blood. These pests are introduced if there is existence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be brought in by our pets like dogs and cats or even by rodents.

Once they enter into 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 come across with bird mites from birds who are roosting nearby.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At below 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely little, however, they can be readily seen with a naked eye.
• Best called walking pepper flakes.
• Their life span is brief, about seven days but they are fast breeders they can immediately infest a host.
• These pests’ diet is purely blood and they feed on birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and even poultry.
• They affect poultry quickly, killing sick, old and young birds.
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections because of 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 within an air conditioner unit. So, be watchful if there are some.

Where are they found?

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

They’re very active throughout the spring and summertime, 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 happen to prey on animals such as rodents, cats and dogs as their hosts.

Bird mites can come in contact with humans when birds leave their nests and these pests are left without a host to feed on.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Spotting an infestation requires appropriate identification of the pest. Since bird lice are almost looks like ticks and bed bugs, it’s important to seek the support of pest technician to deal with the infestation. The best approach that you can do is to locate the whereabouts of nest and report it to pest experts. However, do not attempt to eliminate the nests yourself to prevent risk of transfer of mites to other places. 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 specialists. 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 the 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 is installing high fences in your surroundings. The presence of high fences can block birds from entering your area and construct their nest. You can also start sealing and fixing roof cavities and other entry points that bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be troublesome and frustrating. You cannot simply prevent its spreading in your property by essentially heading out birds, expelling the nests, cleaning cages or even sterilising the region. You need the assistance of an expert to check and run a treatment plan to control and eliminate the infestation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You may rest assured that any active component they come in contact with, either when it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to humans.

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

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you are able to. After a brief period duration, your water carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the region.

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