Bird Lice Control
Dulwich Hill

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

Have you at any point experienced sudden tingles and bites at your house or at somebody’s residence not knowing what’s going on? You might be bitten by bird lice.

Bird lice (or bird mite) should not be taken lightly. Even if you don’t have a pet bird at home, you can still encounter these pests. They’re tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and induces annoying itch. It is possible that your home and environment can have bird lice infestation when birds outside are roosting nearby.

Here are a few quick data about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely small, however, they can be easily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short lifestyle cycle of seven days however they are capable of quick propagation to 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 rapidly, killing ill, young and old birds
• They aesthetically bite that results to annoying itchiness. They may not transmit diseases but the scratch from their itchy bites can cause secondary infections and scarrings.

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 as well as within an air conditioner unit. So, be cautious 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.

These small 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.

These creatures also love to crawl and can enter the dwelling rooms, climb on walls, ceilings and lurk in the bed.

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 find assistance from pest control professionals. The best approach that you can do though is investigating your area for existence 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, assess for nestings around:

• Roof and in stacks
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window ledges
• Yards

If there’s one DIY method you can do to prevent the infestation, that’s 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 in 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 to be able to assess and think of 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 the birds away or remove 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.

Here at Local Pest Control Ashfield, we’re delighted to assist you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your region, it is 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 home. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we’ll help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. We can assure you that any active component they come in contact with, whether it is still wet or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Does the spray pose harm 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 do I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been sprayed?

This will only be a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as soon as you can. After a brief period in time carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the area.

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