Bird Lice Control
North Head

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

It is fond to see birds flying around our home 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 that are naturally found in birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and poultry. They’re prey to such birds for the food on their warm blood. These pests are introduced when 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) should not be taken gently. Even if you don’t have a pet bird, you could stumble upon these pests. They’re tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and induces stressful itch. It’s viable that your property and environment could have bird lice infestation whilst birds out are roosting close by.

Here are some quick facts about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm lengthy, bird mites/lice are very small, but, they are without difficulty visible with a naked eye.
• When they crawl on light colored surfaces, they are best described as walking pepper flakes.
• They are self-limiting pest that can live at least for seven days but they are fast breeders and they are capable of jumping from 1 host to another.
• These pests’ diet is pure blood and that they feed birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and fowl.
• They are small but they are terrible for they can make a whole poultry sick most notably young and old birds.
• They don’t transmit diseases however, their bite can cause secondary infections due to scratching.

The possibilities of getting bird lice or bird mite to get in touch with a human are when a few birds start to construct their nest close to home. Most birds are likely 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 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 are very active and are voraciously preying on birds.

Bird mites can be connected with human beings when birds leave their nests and these pests are left without a host to feed on.

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 existence of nest and then reporting it to the specialists. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to avoid risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

Listed below are some of the possible places where you can check birds nests that has some possibilities of bird mite infestation:

• Eaves and in chimneys
• Rooftop spaces
• Wall cavities
• Basements
• Window sills
• Porches

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

Controlling Bird Lice

Controlling bird lice in your own can be difficult and upsetting. You cannot easily prevent its dispersing in your property by simply 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 plan to completely eradicate such situation.

Here at Local Pest Control Manly, we are delighted to assist you with your situation. If you suspect pest infestation in your area, 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 can remediate and totally eradicate the existence of bird lice in the comfort of your residence. If you are suspecting an infestation in your area, give us a ring and we will give you a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my pets at home affected by the products you use?

Your pet’s safety 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 by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

The spray we employ is typically utilized in public spaces like schools and hospitals and has no adverse effects on humans.

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

It’s only an issue if the sprayed 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 will have gone out of the water and won’t harm you in any way should you come into contact with the region.

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We have been highly recommended by certified agencies and we are able to offer affordable solutions for controlling pests. Additionally, we have a staff of licensed pest control technicians who specialize in pest biology studies and are certified to provide practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

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We specialise in developing efficient and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control services are developed with the health and well-being of your family as our top priority.

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In Local Pest Control Manly, after an initial examination followed by treatment and inspection, we will arrange an annual schedule for our clients , which will eliminate worries about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments as well as homeowners. Another benefit we provide is visiting your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to perform any pest control services if extra discretion is required.

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