Bird Lice Control
Willmot

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 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 are present 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.

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

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• Their appearance are almost equally to ticks and human lice they’re quite small about 1mm long.
• Best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of seven days however they are able to reproduce fast and capable of plaguing a host.
• These pests’ diet is pure blood and that they feed on birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and fowl.
• They can easily make a whole poultry sick most especially young and old birds.
• They don’t transmit illnesses but their bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The chances of having bird lice or bird mite to get near human is when some birds start to build their nest near a home. Most birds are more likely to build their warm and comfortable nests in your roof top, window ledges as well as inside an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love humid or wet conditions and they are very active for the duration of spring and summer seasons and are evidently observed where birds and their nests are placed.

They are very active throughout the spring and summertime, 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 happen to prey animals such as rodents, cats and dogs as their hosts.

Bird mites can be connected 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 very crucial 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 investigating your area for existence of nest and then reporting it to the specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove the nests yourself to avoid risk of bird mite move to other areas.

Here are some of the possible places where you can assess birds nests that has some chances of bird mite infestation:

• Eaves and at chimneys
• 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 on your own can be troublesome and frustrating. You can’t simply prevent its spreading in your property by essentially heading out birds, expelling the nests, cleaning cages or even sterilising the region. You need the assistance of an expert to assess and conduct a treatment plan to control and eliminate the infestation.

Here at Local Pest Control St Marys, we are delighted to assist you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your area, 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 totally eradicate the presence of bird lice at the comfort of your residence. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we’ll help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. We can assure you that the constituents active they may come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose harm to humans?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to humans.

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

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as soon as you are able to. In a short amount in time carrier tap water has been dissolved and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the region.

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