Bird Lice Control
Willoughby East

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 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, dogs and cats 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 snacks and they are voracious blood eaters. These pests can be introduced at home when there is vacated nest nearby or when pets and rodents live within the region. Hence, their presence should not be taken lightly and eliminating them requires professional assistance from pest control experts.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are very small, but they can be easily seen with a naked eye.
• When they creep on light colored surfaces, they are best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days but they are capable of rapid reproduction to infest a host.
• They enjoy blood meal so much and they like to host on warm-blooded animals like birds, rodents, dogs and cats.
• They impact poultry quickly, killing sick, old and young birds.
• They do not transmit diseases but their bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The possibilities of having bird lice or bird mite to get in contact with a human are if a few birds start to construct their nest close to home. Most birds are probably to build their warm and secure nests on your rooftop, window ledges and even an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love moist or humid conditions and they are extremely active during the spring and summer seasons and are naturally found where birds and their nests are located.

These tiny creatures move into living spaces in search of a blood meal. They can enter your living space, climbing on the walls, ceilings and lurking in bedding.

Bird mites can socialise with people when fowls leave their homes and these bugs are left without a host to benefit from.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned before, bird lice infestation is quite crucial and requires proper identification. Since this pest is almost 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 yourself to prevent risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To spot the infestation, check for nestings around:

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

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

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be troublesome and frustrating. You cannot simply prevent its dispersing in your property by basically heading outside 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.

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 aid in managing pests. We guarantee you excellent quality of work from assessment to our treatment plan and implementation strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we use is often employed in public areas such as schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm to humans.

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

This will only be of concern if the spray areas are still wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as quickly as you possibly can. After a relatively short period of time, the carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not cause any harm to you when you come in contact with the region.

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and we are able to provide low-cost service for pest management. Also, we are staffed with a team of licensed pest control experts who specialize in pest biological research and are certified to give efficient recommendations and solutions for your home.

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We specialize in the development of efficient and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, as well as live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed in a way that puts the health and well being of your family as our main concern.

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Our specialists will provide you with techniques for identifying pests or insects and monitoring tips on how to deal with pests and bugs at home as well as in the workplace. We are well equipped and well-trained to identify your pest infestation problems, and provide the best course of treatment.

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The majority of residential properties will require annual pest control services however commercial properties due to safety and health regulations will require more frequent inspections.

At Local Pest Control North Shore, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we can create an annual program for our clients , which will eliminate worries about visitors who aren’t welcome. This service can be a great fit for many offices, hotels, food serving commercial premises as well as homeowners. Another great feature we can provide is the opportunity to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to perform any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

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