Bird Lice Control
Bella Vista

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

It’s fond to see birds flying around our home much longer when we spot a nest up on the trees. However, their presence can bring trouble because of 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’re prey to such birds for the food in their warm blood. These pests are introduced if there is presence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be brought in by our pets like dogs and cats or even by rodents.

Bird lice (or bird mite) shouldn’t to be disregarded. Regardless of whether you do not have a pet bird at home, you can run over these pests. They are minute creatures equipped for biting people and pets and drives bothersome itch. It is possible that your home and environment can have bird lice infestation when birds outside are perching nearby.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• Their appearance are almost alike to ticks and human lice they are quite little about 1mm long.
• Best called walking pepper flakes.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days however they have the ability to reproduce fast and effective at plaguing a host.
• Their diet is blood. Though they are mostly found in birds, they can infest other warm-blooded animals such as rodents, dogs and cats.
• They are small but they are terrible for they can produce a whole poultry sick most especially young and old birds.
• They bite that results to annoying itchiness. They may not transmit diseases but the scratch from their itchy bites can cause secondary infections and scarrings.

Although they are self-limiting and can rarely survive if they host on people, the possibility of people getting in contact with the insect is simply fair. You can experience bird mite infestation if there are roosting birds nearby and are building their nests on trees, roof tops, window ledges and even an air conditioning unit.

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.

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 bed.

They hop from one host to another and they have higher odds of going into the household when they are able to host on rodents and pets. These creatures also loves 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 almost looked like ticks and bed bugs, home owners usually find assistance from pest management professionals. The best approach that you can do though is investigating 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 transfer to other areas.

To spot a viable infestation, check for nestings around:

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

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

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice on your own can be troublesome and frustrating. You cannot simply prevent its spreading in your property by basically heading out 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 eradicate the infestation.

Here at JT Pest Control Baulkham Hills, we’re delighted to assist you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your region, it’s 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 may remediate and completely eradicate the existence of bird lice in the comfort of your home. If you’re suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we’ll help you out.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The safety of your pets is very important to us. You may rest assured that the constituents active they may come into contact with, either when it’s still wet or inhaling it or ingestion it, is a tiny amount.

Does the spray pose problems to humans?

The spray we apply is usually used in public places such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects to human beings.

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas treated with a spray?

This will only be of concern if the spray areas are still damp. If this happens, wash with soap and plenty of water as soon as you are able to. After a brief period duration, your water carrier tap water has gone out of the water and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the region.

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