Bird Lice Control
McMahons Point

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

Have you at any point experienced sudden tingles and bites at your home or at somebody’s residence not knowing what’s going on? You may be bitten by bird lice.

Bird lice (or bird mite) should not be taken lightly. Even if you don’t have a pet bird at home, you can still encounter these pests. They’re tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and induces annoying itch. It’s possible that your home and environment can have bird lice infestation when birds outside are roosting nearby.

Here are some fast facts about these bird lice:

• Bird mites are almost microscopically tiny of at least 1mm long, however, they can easily be seen with trained naked eyes.
• Best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days but they are capable of quick reproduction to infest a host.
• They enjoy blood meal so much and they like to host on warm-blooded animals like birds, rodents, dogs and cats.
• They can easily make a whole poultry sick most especially young and old birds.
• They do not transmit illnesses yet their sting can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

Although they are self-limiting and can rarely survive if they host on humans, the chance of people getting in contact with the pest is just fair. You can experience bird mite infestation if you will find roosting birds nearby and are building their nests on trees, roof tops, window ledges and an air conditioning 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.

They are very active during the spring and summer season, where they prey on bird host. They hop from one host to another in search of a blood meal. They can enter the household or any building if they chance to prey on animals such as rodents, dogs and cats as their hosts.

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

Proper identification of bird lice infestation is vital particularly the level of its infestation. The best method to this is to discover the nests and removing it immediately. Hence, professional pest control services should be exploited to deal with situations and to prevent the transfer of mites and hazard of bird-associated infections. bugs, home owners usually seek assistance from pest control 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 transfer to other areas.

To spot possible infestation, check for nestings around:

• Eaves and in chimneys
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window sills
• 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 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 needed in order to deal with the situation. Hence, simply driving away the birds or maintaining the cleanliness of the area will not do good unless the source of infestation is eliminated.

Local Pest Control North Sydney can help you inspect your location and nearby surroundings. After analysing the degree of infestation, we will help 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 evaluation to our treatment plan and implementation procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that any active component they come in contact with, whether it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces like schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

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

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as soon as you can. After a relatively short period in time water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

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We specialise in developing efficient and affordable pest control solutions, including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed to ensure the health and well-being of your family being our primary concern.

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Our experts will present you with ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home as well as at work. We are equipped and highly trained to properly identify the problem with pests, and recommend appropriate methods of treatment.

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A majority of homes will require annual pest management services but commercial buildings due to health and safety requirements will require more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control North Sydney, after an initial inspection and treatment, we can set up an annual programme for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about unwanted visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another benefit we provide is the opportunity to visit your property using a non-branded vehicle to provide any pest control services if you require extra discretion.

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We’ll offer you an efficient, courteous and cost-effective service to prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who require different and unique treatments) from returning to your home.