Bird Lice Control
Hurlstone Park

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

It’s fond to see birds flying around our home much more when we place a nest up on the trees. However, their presence can bring trouble due to 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 on their warm blood. These pests are introduced when 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) should not 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 out are roosting close by.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• Their appearance are nearly equally to ticks and human lice they are quite small about 1mm long.
• Best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days however they are able to reproduce fast and capable of plaguing a host.
• These pests’ diet is purely blood and they feed on birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and even poultry.
• They impact poultry quickly, killing sick, young and old birds.
• They don’t transmit illnesses yet their bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The possibility of bird mites to get in contact with humans is high if the birds are building nests on nearby trees near a house. 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 any.

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 found where birds and their nests are located.

These small creatures move into living spaces searching for a blood meal. They can enter your living space, climbing on the walls, ceilings and lurking in bedding.

Bird mites can interact with people when fowls leave their homes and these bugs are left without a host to benefit from.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned before, bird lice infestation is quite crucial and requires proper identification. Since this pest is nearly looked like ticks and bed bugs, home owners usually seek assistance from pest control professionals. The best approach that you can do though is investigating your area for presence of nest and then reporting it to the experts. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to avoid risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

To spot potential infestation, check for nestings around:

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

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 fix roof cavities and other entry points which bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

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

Local Pest Control Ashfield can help you inspect your location and nearby surroundings. After assessing the degree of infestation, we will assist you in eliminating nesting materials, sealing entry points and apply required treatment to help control the pests. We promise you a high quality work from assessment to our treatment plan and implementation procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the constituents active they may come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we employ is typically utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects on humans.

What should I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas that have been treated with a spray?

This will only be an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you possibly can. After a relatively short period of time, the carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not harm you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

Pest Control Hurlstone Park

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and we are able to provide low-cost service for pest management. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biology studies and are certified to provide practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

We offer a variety of treatments designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing effective results in controlling termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we know and understand the species of pests that are present in your area or community.

We specialize in the development of efficient and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are designed to ensure the health and well-being of your family as our main concern.

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Our experts will present you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and provide tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home and at work. We have the right equipment and are professionally trained to recognize the pest problem and provide the best methods of treatment.

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The majority of residential properties will require annual pest control however commercial properties, due to their safety and health regulations require more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control Ashfield, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we can set up an annual programme for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another excellent service we offer is visiting your premises with a non-branded car to provide any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

With our staff members being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, we have the tools to tackle all kinds of pest control issues you might encounter in the Hurlstone Park area.

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