Bird Lice Control
Ashfield

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

Have you ever experienced a sudden itch when you are enjoying free time outside? If so, you might be bitten by bird lice. Bird lice or bird mites as what others call it is preys that 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, cats and dogs and have the option to feed on humans as well. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a brief time period.

These tiny creatures are capable of giving their host itch-inducing bites and they are voracious blood eaters. These pests can be introduced at home when there’s vacated nest nearby or when rodents and pets live inside the region. Hence, their presence should not be taken lightly and eliminating them requires professional assistance from pest control experts.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• Their appearance are almost alike to ticks and human lice they’re quite small about 1mm long.
• They are like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• Their life span is brief, about 7 days but they’re fast breeders that they can immediately infest a host.
• Their diet is purely blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they could infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, cats and dogs.
• They affect poultry very quickly, killing ill, old and young 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 chances of having bird lice or bird mite to get near person is when some birds start to build their nest near a house. Most birds are more likely to build their warm and comfortable nests on your roof top, window ledges as well as inside 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.

These small bugs move into living spaces searching for blood meals. They can enter your front room, getting on the dividers, roofs and sneaking in bed.

Bird mites can socialise with people when fowls leave their houses and these bugs are left with no host to benefit from.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned earlier, bird lice infestation is very critical and requires proper identification. Since this pest is nearly looked like ticks and bed bugs, home owners usually seek 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 the nests yourself to prevent risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To spot possible infestation, check for nestings around:

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

Another thing you can do though is to prevent birds from building nests in your property. Block openings by putting up significant fences, seal and fix 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 aforementioned, proper pest identification is necessary in order to deal with the circumstance. Hence, simply driving away the birds or maintaining the cleanliness of the area will not do good unless the source of infestation is eliminated.

Here at Local Pest Control Ashfield, we are 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 can remediate and completely eradicate the presence of bird lice in the comfort of your residence. If you’re suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we will give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the treatments you employ?

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. You may rest assured that any active component 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 human health issues?

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

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas sprayed?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you are able to. After a brief period in time water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

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