Bird Lice Control
North Shore

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 due to 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 are prey to these birds for the food on their warm blood. These pests are introduced if there is presence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be brought in by our pets such as dogs and cats or even by rodents.

Bird lice (or bird mite) ought not to be disregarded. Irrespective of whether you don’t have a pet bird at home, you can run over these pests. They are minute creatures equipped for biting people and pets and prompts irritating itch. It’s likely that your home and environment can have bird lice infestation when birds outside are perching 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 moving pepper grounds.
• They have a brief lifestyle cycle of seven days however they’re capable of quick propagation to infest a host.
• Their diet is blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they can infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, dogs and cats.
• They affect poultry very quickly, killing ill, old and young 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 possibility of people getting in contact with the insect 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 even an air conditioning unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love humid or moist conditions and they are extremely dynamic during the spring and summer seasons and are normally found in birds that nest near houses or surrounding areas.

They are very active during the spring and summer season, where they prey on bird host. They jump 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, dogs and cats as their hosts.

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

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

bed bugs, home owners usually seek assistance from pest management professionals. The best approach that you can do though is investigating your area for presence 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 potential infestation, check for nestings around:

• Eaves and in chimneys
• Rooftop spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window ledges
• Porches

Installing large fences can also help in regards to blocking the birds to build nests in your area. This will likely lessen the probability of bird mites entering the comforts of your home. If infestation is suspected, call out for help from licensed pest specialists.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice in your may be a hassle and inconvenient. You can’t save its spreading in your home through driving away birds, disposing of nests, cleaning cages or perhaps disinfecting the vicinity. You need the assistance of pest control experts to assess and come up with a treatment plan to fully eradicate such instance.

Local Pest Control North Shore can help you look into your place and close by environment. After analysing 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 treatment you apply?

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. We can assure you that any active component they might come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas like schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to humans.

What should I do if I accidentally touch any of the areas treated with a spray?

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you can. In a short amount of time, the carrier, tap water will have evaporated and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

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