Bird Lice Control
Neutral Bay

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

It is fond to see birds flying around our house much more when we place a nest up on the trees. However, their presence 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 these birds for the food in their warm blood. These pests are introduced if there is presence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be caused by our pets such as cats and dogs or even by rodents.

These tiny creatures are capable of giving their host itch-inducing snacks 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 inside the region. Hence, their presence should not be taken lightly and getting rid of them requires professional help from pest control experts.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely small, however, they are easily seen with a naked eye.
• They are like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days however they are able to reproduce fast and capable of plaguing a host.
• Their diet is blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they could infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, dogs and cats.
• They affect poultry rapidly, 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 prospect of bird mites to get in contact with people is high if the birds are building nests on nearby trees near a home. 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 wet or humid conditions and they are very busy for the duration of spring and summer seasons and are evidently observed where birds and their nests are placed.

They’re very active during the spring and summertime, where they prey on bird host. They jump from one host to another in search of a blood meal. They could enter the family or any building if they chance to prey on animals such as rodents, dogs and cats as their hosts.

They hop from 1 host to another and they have higher chances of entering the household when they have the ability to host on rodents and pets. These creatures likes to crawl and can enter the living rooms, climb on walls, ceilings and lurk in the bedding.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Spotting an infestation requires appropriate identification of the pest. Since bird lice are almost looks like ticks and bed bugs, it is important to seek the support of licensed pest technician to deal with the infestation. The best approach that you can do is to locate the whereabouts of nest and report it to pest specialists. However, do not try to eliminate the nests yourself to prevent risk of transfer of mites to other areas. bugs, home owners usually find assistance from pest control professionals. The best approach that you can do though is investigating your area for existence of nest and then reporting it to the specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to prevent risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To spot the infestation, check for nestings around:

• Eaves and in chimneys
• Rooftop 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 significant fences, seal and fix 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 situation. 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 look into your place and close by surroundings. After assessing the level of infestation, we can help you in putting off nesting materials, sealing access points and observe required remedies to assist in managing pests. We guarantee you excellent quality of work from assessment to our treatment plan and implementation strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they might come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose human health issues?

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

What do 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. If this occurs, clean 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 won’t be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

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