Bird Lice Control
Girraween

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

It is fond to see birds flying around our house much longer 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 such birds for the food in their hot blood. These pests are introduced when there is presence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be brought in by our pets such as cats and dogs or even by rodents.

Bird lice (or bird mite) should not be taken lightly. Even if you don’t have a pet bird in your 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 home and surroundings can have bird lice infestation when birds outside are roosting nearby.

Here are some fast facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are very small, but they are 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 7 days however they are able to reproduce fast and capable of plaguing a host.
• Their diet is blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they could infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, dogs and cats.
• They impact poultry quickly, killing sick, old and young birds.
• They do not transmit illnesses yet their bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

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

Where are they found?

Bird mites love humid or wet conditions and they’re very active for the duration of spring and summer seasons and are evidently observed where birds and their nests are placed.

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

Bird mites can come in contact with people when birds leave their nests and these pests are left with no host to feed on.

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

As mentioned earlier, bird lice infestation is very critical and requires proper identification. Since this pest is nearly looked like ticks and bed bugs, home owners usually seek assistance from pest control 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 move to other areas.

To spot potential infestation, check for nestings around:

• Eaves and in chimneys
• Rooftop spaces
• Wall cavities
• Storm cellars
• Window ledges
• Yards

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

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 area. You will need the help of professional pest management services to be able to assess and think of a treatment plan to completely eradicate such situation.

Here at JT Pest Control Seven Hills, we’re delighted to assist you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your region, it is best to call us for immediate help so we can evaluate the degree of infestation. We pride ourselves for having the knowledge and the right technology that may remediate and totally eradicate the existence of bird lice in the comfort of your home. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we will give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatment you apply?

Your pet’s safety is a top priority for us. You can rest assured that any active component they may come into contact with, either when it is still wet or by inhaling or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

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

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

This will only be an issue if the sprayed areas are still damp. Should this happen, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you are able to. After a brief period of time, the water carrier, tap water will have gone out of the water and won’t be harmful to you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

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