Bird Lice Control
Guildford

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 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 as well. However, these pests are self-limiting as they can only live for a brief time period.

Once they enter the households, bird lice shouldn’t be taken lightly. They are capable of biting and feeding on an individual host and causing annoying itch. Even if you do not have pets, you can still come across with bird mites from birds that are roosting nearby.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are very small, however, they can be easily seen with a naked eye.
• Best called walking pepper flakes.
• They are self-limiting pest that can live at least for 7 days but they are fast breeders and they are capable of jumping from 1 host to another.
• They enjoy blood meal so much and they like to host on warm-blooded animals like birds, rodents, dogs and cats.
• They affect poultry rapidly, killing ill, young and old birds
• Though they are not known to transmit diseases, their itch-induced bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The odds of getting bird lice or fowl bug to draw close to human is the stage where a few birds begin to vacate their nests near home. Most birds are probably going to assemble their warm and comfortable homes on your rooftop, window sills as well as inside an air conditioning unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites love wet or humid 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.

They’re very active throughout the spring and summer season, where they prey on bird host. They jump from one host to another in search of a blood meal. They could enter the family or any building if they chance to prey on animals such as rodents, dogs and cats as their hosts.

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

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 experts. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove the nests yourself to avoid risk of bird mite move to other areas.

To See a viable infestation, assess for nestings around:

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

If there is one DIY method you can do to prevent the infestation, that is 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 repairing 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 can’t easily prevent its dispersing in your property simply by driving away birds, removing nests, cleaning cages or even disinfecting the area. You need the help of professional pest control services to be able to assess and think of a treatment strategy to completely eradicate such situation. The best way to control the infestation of bird lice in your area is to seek the help of licensed pest professionals. You cannot just simply drive away the birds or eliminate the nest yourself. However, you can do preventative measures such as cleaning bird cages or disinfecting the area. Having professionals help you out will increase the chance of eradicating the infestation.

Here at Local Pest Control Parramatta, we are delighted to help 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 amount of infestation. We pride ourselves for having the knowledge and the right technology that can remediate and totally eradicate the presence of bird lice at the comfort of your home. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we’ll give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The security of your pet is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that any active component they might come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or through inhalation or ingesting, is minute.

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually employed in public areas such as hospitals and schools and causes no ill effects to humans.

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

It’s only an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as fast as you can. In a short amount of time, the carrier tap water has evaporated and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the region.

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