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 what 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 possibility 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 pets and rodents live within the area. Hence, their presence should not be taken lightly and eliminating them requires professional help from pest control experts.

Here are a few quick data 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 called walking pepper flakes.
• Their life span is short, about seven days but they are fast breeders they can immediately infest a host.
• Their diet is purely blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they can infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, cats and dogs.
• They can easily make a whole poultry sick most notably young and old birds.
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The possibility 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?

As aforementioned, bird mites are nesting in vacated bird’s nest and they like to remain in moist and humid environment.

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

These creatures also love to crawl and can enter the living rooms, climb on walls, ceilings and lurk in the bed.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned before, bird lice infestation is quite critical 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 exploring your area for presence of nest and then reporting it to the specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove the nests yourself to prevent risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

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

• Eaves and at chimneys
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window ledges
• Porches

Another aspect you could do is to save the birds from building nests in your dwelling. Block openings by placing up high fences, seal and restore roof cavities and other access points that fowl lice can enter.

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice in your may be a hassle and inconvenient. You can not 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 management experts to assess and come up with a treatment plan to completely eradicate such instance.

Local Pest Control North Shore are here to help you on your pest management needs. We assess site and the degree of infestation and later on produce tailored-fit recommendations. We promise high quality work from assessment to our treatment strategy and implementation processes. If you are imagining an infestation in your region, give us a ring and we help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects on humans.

What should I do if I accidently touch any of the areas sprayed?

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you are able to. After a brief period of time, the carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the surface.

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and we are able to provide affordable service for pest management. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biology studies and are certified to provide effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a variety of treatments designed to have minimal environmental impact, while having effective results in controlling termite populations. Our results are amazing because we are aware of the species of pests that are found in your region or community.

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Our specialists will provide you with ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs at home as well as in the work place. We have the right equipment and are well-trained to identify the pest problem and suggest the appropriate methods of treatment.

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A majority of homes need annual pest control but commercial premises due to health and safety requirements require more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control North Shore, after an initial inspection and treatment, we will create an annual program for our clients , which will eliminate worries about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is to visit your premises with a non-branded car to carry out any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

With our technicians being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are we are fully equipped to expertly handle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues you can possibly experience in the Duffys Forest area.

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