Bird Lice Control
Dundas Valley

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

It is fond to see birds flying around our home much longer when we place 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 which are naturally found in birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and poultry. They are 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 caused by our pets such as 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 encounter these pests. They are tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and causes stressful itch. It is viable your property and environment could have bird lice infestation whilst birds outside are roosting close by.

Here are a few quick data about these bird lice:

• At under 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely small, however, they are readily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as moving pepper grounds.
• Their life span is short, about 7 days but they are fast breeders that they can immediately infest a host.
• These pests’ diet is pure blood and that they feed birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and fowl.
• They impact poultry quickly, killing sick, old and young birds.
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The possibilities of getting bird lice or bird mite to get in contact with a human are when a few birds begin to construct their nest near home. Most birds are probably to build their warm and secure nests in your rooftop, window ledges and even an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love humid or wet conditions and they are very busy for the duration of spring and summer seasons and are evidently observed where birds and their nests are placed.

They’re very active throughout the spring and summer season, where they prey on bird host. They hop from one host to another in search of a blood meal. They could enter the household or any building if they chance to prey on animals such as rodents, dogs and cats as their hosts.

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

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Proper identification of bird lice infestation is vital particularly the level of its infestation. The best method to this is to discover the nests and eliminating it immediately. Hence, professional pest management services should be exploited to handle situations and to prevent the transfer of mites and threat of bird-associated infections. bugs, home owners usually seek 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 specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to prevent risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To identify possible infestation, assess for nestings around:

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

Something else you can do however is to keep birds from making nests in your premises. 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 can be troublesome and frustrating. You can’t simply prevent its dispersing in your property by basically heading outside birds, expelling the nests, cleaning cages or even sterilising the area. You need the assistance of an expert to check and run a treatment plan to control and eliminate the infestation.

Here at Local Pest Control Carlingford, 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 degree of infestation. We pride ourselves for having the knowledge and the right technology that can remediate and completely eradicate the presence of bird lice at the comfort of your residence. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we will help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the products you use?

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually 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 treated with a spray?

This is only of concern if the spray areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as fast as you can. After a brief period duration, your carrier tap water has evaporated and will not be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

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