Bird Lice Control
West Pennant Hills

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

Have you ever experienced a sudden itch when you’re enjoying free time outside? If so, you may be bitten by bird lice. Bird lice or bird mites as others call it is preys which are naturally found in birds. They usually are present when birds vacate their nest. Though birds are their hosts, they can jump to feed on other animals such as rodents, dogs and cats and have the option to feed on humans as well. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a short time period.

Bird lice (or bird mite) should not be taken gently. Even if you don’t have a pet bird, you could stumble upon these pests. They’re tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and induces stressful itch. It is 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 below 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely small, however, they are easily seen with a naked eye.
• Best described as moving pepper grounds.
• They have a short lifestyle cycle of seven days however they’re capable of rapid propagation to infest a host.
• These pests’ diet is pure blood and that they feed birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and fowl.
• They can easily make a whole poultry sick most notably young and old birds.
• They do not transmit illnesses but their bite can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The chances of having bird lice or bird mite to get near human is when some birds begin to build their nest near a home. Most birds are more likely to build their warm and comfortable nests in your roof , window ledges as well as within an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

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

These tiny creatures move into dwelling areas on the lookout for a blood meal. They can crawl into your living room, climb on the walls, ceilings and lurk in bed.

They hop from 1 host to another and they have higher odds of entering the household when they are able to host on pets and rodents. These creatures likes 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 degree of its infestation. The best approach for this is to find the nests and removing it. Hence, professional pest control services are the correct people to manage 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 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 spot a viable infestation, check for nestings around:

• Roof and in stacks
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window sills
• Porches

If there’s 1 DIY method you can do to prevent the infestation, that’s installing high fences on your environment. The existence 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

The possibility of presence of bird lice in your area can be upsetting. This is because as above, proper pest identification is necessary in order to deal with the situation. Hence, simply driving away the birds or maintaining the cleanliness of the area will not do good unless the source of infestation is removed.

Here at Local Pest Control Carlingford, we’re delighted to help you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your area, it’s 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 can remediate and completely eradicate the existence 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 treatment you use?

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. We can assure you that the constituents active they might come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects to humans.

What should I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas spray?

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you possibly can. In a short amount of time, the carrier tap water has gone out of the water and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the surface.

Pest Control West Pennant Hills

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We are highly recommended by certified agencies and are able to provide low-cost pest control services. We also have a team of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to give efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that have been designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing strong control results on termite populations. Our results are amazing because we are aware of the species of pests that are present in your local area or your community.

We specialize in the development of new and cost-effective pest control management including pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are developed with the health and well-being of your family being our top priority.

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Our experts bring you ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs both at home and at work. We are equipped and highly trained to properly identify the pest problem and recommend appropriate methods of action.

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Commercial & Residential Services

Most West Pennant Hills residential properties will require annual pest management services but commercial buildings because of their safety and health requirements will require more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Carlingford, after an initial examination as well as treatment we can arrange an annual schedule for our customers to reduce worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control procedure if additional discretion is needed.

Our technicians are well-trained and knowledgeable as they are we have the tools to tackle all kinds of pest control problems you can possibly experience within the West Pennant Hills region.

We’ll offer you an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service to stop any subspecies or species of pest (who will all require different and specific treatment) from returning to your property.