Bird Lice Control
Croydon Park

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

Have you ever experienced a sudden itch when you’re enjoying free time outdoors? If so, you might be bitten by bird lice. Bird lice or bird mites as what 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 possibility to feed on humans also. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a brief period of time.

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 getting rid of them requires professional help from pest control experts.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• Their appearance are almost equally to ticks and human lice they’re quite little about 1mm long.
• They are like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• They have a short lifestyle cycle of seven days however they are capable of rapid 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 very 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 prospect of bird mites to get in contact with humans 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 watchful if there are some.

Where are they found?

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

They’re very active during the spring and summertime, where they prey on bird host. They hop from one host to another in search of a blood meal. They can enter the family or any building if they chance to prey 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

bed 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 avoid risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

To spot possible infestation, check for nestings around:

• Eaves and at chimneys
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window ledges
• Yards

Another thing you can do though is to prevent birds from building nests in your premises. Block openings by putting up high fences, seal and repair roof cavities and other entry points that bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own may be a hassle and inconvenient. You can not save its spreading in your home through driving away birds, disposing of nests, cleaning cages or perhaps disinfecting the vicinity. You need the assistance of pest management experts to assess and produce a treatment plan to completely eradicate such instance.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. We can assure you that any active component they come in contact with, whether it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to humans.

What do I do if happen to touch one of the areas that have been spray?

This will only be of concern if the spray areas are still wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you are able to. After a relatively short period duration, your water 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 region.

Pest Control Croydon Park

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and we are able to offer affordable pest control services. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biology research and are certified to give practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We have a range of treatments that have been created to have a minimal environmental impact while providing strong control results on termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we are aware of the pests that are predominantly found in your region or community.

We specialise in developing innovative and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control services are developed in a way that puts the health and well being of your family members as our top priority.

Why Use Us?

Our specialists will provide you with ways to identify pests and insects and monitoring tips on how to control bugs or pests at home as well as at work. We have the right equipment and are professionally trained to recognize your pest infestation problems, and provide the best method of treatment.

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Commercial & Residential Services

Most Croydon Park residential properties need annual pest control services however commercial properties due to safety and health requirements require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control Ashfield, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we can set up an annual programme for our clients to eliminate worries about unwanted visitors. This service can be a great fit for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another benefit we offer is to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control procedure if extra discretion is required.

With our staff members being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are we are fully equipped to expertly handle any of the vast arrays of pest control issues you may encounter in the area of Croydon Park.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service that will keep any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and unique treatments) from coming back to your property.