Bird Lice Control
Kirribilli

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

Have you ever experienced a sudden itch when you are enjoying free time outside? 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, 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.

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

Here are some fast facts about these bird lice:

• At below 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely small, however, they can be readily seen with a naked eye.
• When they crawl on light colored surfaces, they are best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of seven days however they are able to reproduce fast and effective at plaguing a host.
• These pests’ diet is purely blood and they feed on birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and even poultry.
• They may be small but they are terrible for they can produce a whole poultry sick most notably young and old birds.
• They don’t transmit illnesses but their sting can cause secondary infections due to 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 house. Sometimes, there are also birds that do not nest on trees but are building their nests on roof tops, window ledges and even inside an air conditioner unit. So, be watchful 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.

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

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Proper identification of bird lice infestation is vital particularly the level of its infestation. The best method to this is to find the nests and removing it immediately. Hence, professional pest management services should be tapped to handle situations and to prevent the transfer of mites and hazard of bird-associated infections. bugs, home owners usually find 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 experts. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to avoid risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To spot possible infestation, assess for nestings around:

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

If there is 1 DIY method you can do to prevent the infestation, that’s installing high fences on your surroundings. The existence of high fences can block birds from entering your area and build their nest. You can also start sealing and fixing roof cavities and other entry points that bird lice can crawl into.

Controlling Bird Lice

The possibility of presence of bird lice in your area can be upsetting. This is because as above, proper pest identification is necessary in order to deal with the circumstance. 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 Shore will help you inspect your place and nearby surroundings. After assessing the degree of infestation, we’ll assist you in eliminating nesting materials, sealing entry points and apply required treatment to help control the pests. We promise you a high quality work from evaluation to our treatment plan and implementation procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the products you apply?

Your pet’s safety is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the active constituent that they may come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places such as schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects to humans.

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

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. Should this happen, wash with soap and lots of water as quickly as you possibly can. In a short amount of time, the water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the area.

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Our experts will present you with ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home and in the workplace. We are well equipped and highly trained to properly identify the pest problem and suggest the appropriate method of treatment.

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The majority of residential properties need annual pest control services but commercial premises, due to their safety and health requirements, need far more frequent inspections.

In Local Pest Control North Shore, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we can set up an annual programme for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This program is suitable for hotels, offices catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is visiting your premises with a non-branded car to provide any pest control services if additional discretion is needed.

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