Bird Lice Control
Duffys Forest

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 might 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, dogs and cats and have the option to feed on humans as well. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a brief period of time.

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

Here are some fast facts about these bird lice:

• At below 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely little, however, they can be readily seen with a naked eye.
• They’re like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days however they have the ability to reproduce fast and capable of plaguing a host.
• Their diet is purely blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they could infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, cats and dogs.
• They may be small but they are terrible for they can produce a whole poultry sick most especially young and old birds.
• They don’t transmit diseases but their 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 house. Sometimes, there are also birds that do not nest on trees but are building their nests on roof tops, window ledges and even within an air conditioner unit. So, be cautious if there are some.

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.

When spring and summer come, they’re very active and are voraciously preying on birds.

Bird mites can socialise with people when fowls leave their houses and these bugs are left with no host to benefit from.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Spotting an infestation requires proper identification of the pest. Since bird lice are almost looks like ticks and bed bugs, it is important to seek the help of 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 experts. However, do not try to remove the nests yourself to avoid risk of transfer of mites to other places. bugs, home owners usually find assistance from pest control professionals. The best approach that you can do though is investigating your area for presence of nest and then reporting it to the specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to avoid risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To identify possible infestation, assess for nestings around:

• Eaves and at chimneys
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Storm cellars
• Window ledges
• Yards

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

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be difficult and upsetting. You cannot easily prevent its spreading in your property by simply driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the region. You need the help of professional pest management services to be able to assess and think of a treatment plan to completely eradicate such situation.

Local Pest Control North Shore can help you inspect your area and nearby environment. After evaluating the level of infestation, we will help you in expelling settling substances, fixing entrance points and apply required treatment to control the pests. We promise you an superb output to our treatment plan and execution methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatments you use?

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they may come into contact with, either when it is still wet or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

What do I do if happen to touch one of the areas that have been spray?

This is only a concern if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as fast as you are able to. In a short amount duration, your carrier tap water has gone out of the water and will not be harmful to you in any way when you come in contact with the region.

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to provide affordable solutions for controlling pests. Also, we are staffed with a staff of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to give efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

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A majority of homes are required to have annual pest control but commercial premises due to safety and health regulations will require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control North Shore, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we will arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate worries about unwanted visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity visiting your premises with a non-branded car to perform any pest control services if you require extra discretion.

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