Bird Lice Control
Summer Hill

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

It’s fond to see birds flying around our house much more 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’re prey to such birds for the food on their warm blood. These pests are introduced when there is presence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be caused by our pets like dogs and cats or even by rodents.

Once they enter into the households, bird lice should not be taken lightly. They are capable of biting and feeding on an individual host and causing annoying itch. Even if you do not have pets, you can still encounter with bird mites from birds who are roosting nearby.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm lengthy, bird mites/lice are very small, but, they may be without difficulty visible with a naked eye.
• Best described as moving pepper grounds.
• They have a brief lifestyle cycle of seven days however they’re capable of rapid propagation to infest a host.
• They enjoy blood meal so much and they like to host on warm-blooded animals like birds, rodents, cats and dogs.
• They affect poultry quickly, killing ill, young and old birds
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The odds 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 likely to build their warm and comfortable nests on your roof , window ledges and even inside an air conditioner compressor unit.

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.

When spring and summer come, they’re very active and are voraciously preying on birds.

They hop from 1 host to another and they have higher odds of going into the household when they are able to host on rodents and pets. These creatures also loves to crawl and can enter the living rooms, climb on walls, ceilings and lurk in the bedding.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned before, 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 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 move to other areas.

To spot possible infestation, assess for nestings around:

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

If there’s one DIY method you can do to prevent the infestation, that is installing high fences in your environment. The presence of high fences can block birds from entering your area and construct their nest. You can also start sealing and repairing roof cavities and other entry points that bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be difficult and upsetting. You cannot easily prevent its spreading in your property simply by driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the region. You will need the help of professional pest control services in order to assess and come up with a treatment strategy to completely eradicate such situation. The best way to control the infestation of bird lice in your area is to seek the support of licensed pest professionals. You cannot just simply drive the birds away or remove the nest yourself. However, you can do preventative measures such as cleaning bird cages or disinfecting the area. Having professionals help you out will increase the chance of eradicating the infestation.

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 evaluation to our treatment strategy and implementation procedures. If you are suspecting an infestation in your region, give us a ring and we help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the products you use?

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. We can assure you that any active component they might come into contact with, either when it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

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

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

This will only be an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as fast as you can. After a brief period duration, your carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

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