Bird Lice Control
Orchard Hills

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 which are naturally found in birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and poultry. They’re prey to such birds for the food in their hot blood. These pests are introduced if there is presence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be caused by our pets such as dogs and cats or even by rodents.

Once they enter into 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 fast facts about these bird lice:

• At under 1 mm long, bird mites/lice are extremely small, however, they are easily seen with a naked eye.
• They are like walking pepper flakes when they crawl on light colored surfaces.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days but they are capable of quick reproduction to infest a host.
• These pests’ diet is pure blood and that they feed on birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows and fowl.
• They affect poultry very quickly, killing ill, 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.

The possibilities of having 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 likely 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 humid or moist conditions and they’re really lively during the spring and summer seasons and are normally seen in birds that nest near homes or surrounding areas.

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

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

Spotting Bird Lice Infestation

Proper identification of bird lice infestation is vital particularly the level of its infestation. The best method to this is to find the nests and eliminating it immediately. Hence, professional pest control services should be exploited to deal with situations and to prevent the transfer of mites and hazard of bird-associated infections. bugs, home owners usually find assistance from pest control 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 assess birds nests that has some chances of bird mite infestation:

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

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

Controlling Bird Lice

The possibility of presence of bird lice in your area can be upsetting. This is because as aforementioned, proper pest identification is necessary in order to deal with the circumstance. Hence, simply driving away the birds or maintaining the cleanliness of the area won’t do good unless the source of infestation is eliminated.

Here at Local Pest Control Glenmore Park, 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 can remediate and totally eradicate the presence of bird lice in the comfort of your residence. If you’re 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 treatments you use?

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

Will the spray cause harm to humans?

The spray we apply is usually utilized in public spaces such as hospitals and schools and does not cause any harm to humans.

What do I do if happen to touch one of the areas sprayed?

This is only an issue if the sprayed areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and plenty of water as quickly as you are able to. After a relatively short period in time carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the surface.

Pest Control Orchard Hills

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and are able to provide affordable service for pest management. Additionally, we have a staff of licensed pest control technicians that specialise in pest biological studies and are certified to give effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We offer a wide range of treatments that have been created to have a minimal environmental impact while delivering powerful results for controlling termite populations. The results we achieve are remarkable because we know and understand the species of pests that are present in your local area or in your community.

We specialise in developing new and cost-effective pest control solutions, including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are developed with the health and wellbeing of your family as our main concern.

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Our experts will present you with ways to identify pests and insects and provide tips for monitoring to manage pests or bugs at home and in the work place. We have the right equipment and are highly trained to properly identify the pest problem and provide the best method of treatment.

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Commercial & Residential Services

A majority of homes need annual pest control however commercial properties, due to their safety and health regulations will require more frequent visits.

We at Local Pest Control Glenmore Park, after an initial inspection followed by treatment and inspection, we can create an annual program for our clients to eliminate the need to worry about visitors who aren’t welcome. This program is suitable for many offices, hotels catering to commercial establishments and also homeowners. Another excellent service we provide is the opportunity to visit your premises in a nonbranded vehicle to provide any pest control procedure if you require extra discretion.

Our technicians are as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, we have the tools to deal with every one of the many kinds of pest control problems you may encounter in the area of Orchard Hills.

We’ll offer you an efficient, friendly and cost-effective solution that will prevent any species or subspecies of pest (who will all require different and individual treatments) from returning to your home.