Bird Lice Control
Neutral Bay

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 may 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 also. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a short time period.

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 within the region. Hence, their presence should not be taken lightly and eliminating them requires professional help from pest control experts.

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 walking pepper flakes.
• They are self-limiting pest that can live at least for 7 days but they are fast breeders and they’re capable of jumping from one host to another.
• 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 sick, old and young birds.
• They do not transmit illnesses yet their sting can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

Although they’re self-limiting and can rarely survive if they host on humans, the chance of people getting in contact with the insect is simply fair. You can experience bird mite infestation if there are roosting birds nearby and are building their nests on trees, roof tops, window ledges and an ac unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites are often nesting in vacated 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 could enter the household or any building if they chance to prey animals such as rodents, cats and dogs as their hosts.

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

bed 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 yourself to prevent risk of bird mite move to other areas.

Listed below are some of the possible places where you can check birds nests that has some possibilities of bird mite infestation:

• Roof and in stacks
• Roof 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 on your surroundings. The presence of high fences can block birds from entering your area and build their nest. You can also start sealing and repairing roof cavities and other entry points that bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

The possibility of existence of bird lice in your area can be upsetting. This is because as aforementioned, proper pest identification is necessary in order to deal with the circumstance. Hence, simply driving away the birds or maintaining the cleanliness of the area won’t do good unless the source of infestation is removed.

Local Pest Control North Sydney 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

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You may rest assured that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, either when it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm on humans.

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

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you can. In a short amount in time carrier tap water has evaporated and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

Pest Control Neutral Bay

Do you want the top insect management Neutral Bay services that are affordable and effective? Do you want a service that you can trust? Do you need pest control that lasts and be a service that is value for price? Do you wish to work with professionals who are skilled and experienced? Do you require eco-friendly and pet-friendly pest-control treatments?

We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to provide affordable pest control services. Additionally, we have a staff of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biological studies . They are certified to provide effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that are specifically designed to minimize environmental impact while providing powerful results for controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing because we know and understand the insects that are most commonly present in your area or in your community.

We specialize in the development of new and cost-effective pest control management including inspections for pests and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed in a way that puts the health and well being of your family as our main concern.

Why Use Us?

Our experts bring you ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to control bugs or pests at home and in the workplace. We are equipped and well-trained to identify your pest infestation problems, and provide the best method of treatment.

• Everyday Low Prices Termite Inspections from $220
• Free Advice, Free Phone Quote
• Termite Reticulation Service
• Residential & Commercial Services
• Council Certificates
• Saturday Work – No Extra Charge
• Termite Service Pre-Construction
• Packages saving you money to treat up to 15 pests

Commercial & Residential Services

The majority of residential properties are required to have annual pest control services but commercial buildings due to safety and health regulations will require more frequent inspections.

We at Local Pest Control North Sydney, after an initial examination and treatment, we can arrange an annual schedule for our customers to reduce the need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity to visit your property with a non-branded car to perform any pest control services if additional discretion is needed.

With our staff members being well-trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are equipped to effectively handle every one of the many kinds of pest control problems you might encounter in the area of Neutral Bay.

We will provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective service that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will require a variety of and individual treatments) from coming back to your home.