Bird Lice Control
McMahons Point

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 might be bitten by bird lice. Bird lice or bird mites as others call it is preys which are naturally found in birds. They usually exist 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 short time period.

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 inducing annoying itch. Even if you do not have pets, you can still come across with bird mites from birds that are roosting nearby.

Here are a few quick data about these bird lice:

• At below 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely little, however, they are readily seen with a naked eye.
• When they crawl on light colored surfaces, they’re best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They’re self-limiting pest that can live at least for 7 days but they are fast breeders and they are capable of jumping from one host to another.
• 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 odds of getting bird lice or fowl bug to draw near to human is the point where a few birds begin to vacate their nests near home. Most birds are probably going to build their warm and comfortable homes on your rooftop, window sills as well as inside an air conditioning unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love moist or humid conditions and they are 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 living spaces searching for a blood meal. They can enter your living room, climbing on the walls, ceilings and lurking in bedding.

Bird mites can be in contact with human beings when birds leave their nests and these pests are left without a host to feed on.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned before, bird lice infestation is quite critical and requires proper identification. Since this pest is almost looked like ticks and bed 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 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, assess for nestings around:

• Roof and in stacks
• Roof 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 high fences, seal and fix roof cavities and other entry points that bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice in your own can be difficult and upsetting. You cannot easily prevent its spreading in your property by simply 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 plan to completely eradicate such situation. The best way to control the infestation of bird lice in your area is to seek the help of pest professionals. You cannot just simply drive away the birds or eliminate 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.

Here at Local Pest Control North Sydney, we are delighted to help 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 existence of bird lice at the comfort of your home. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we’ll give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatment you use?

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, either when it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion, is minute.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

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

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

This will only be of concern if the spray areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you can. After a brief period of time, the carrier tap water has gone out of the water and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

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