Bird Lice Control
Lane Cove

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

It’s fond to see birds flying around our house much more when we spot a nest up on the trees. However, their existence 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 are 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 caused by our pets like cats and dogs or even by rodents.

Bird lice (or bird mite) shouldn’t 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 your property and environment could have bird lice infestation whilst birds outside are roosting close by.

Here are some fast facts about these bird lice:

• Bird mites are almost microscopically tiny of 1mm long, however, they can easily be seen with trained naked eyes.
• Best called walking pepper flakes.
• They’re 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.
• These germs’ mainly feed on blood from flying animals, for instance, pigeons, starlings, sparrows as well as poultry.
• They impact poultry quickly, killing sick, young and old birds.
• They do not transmit illnesses yet their bite can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The chances of having bird lice or bird mite to get near human is when some birds begin to build their nest near a house. Most birds are more likely to build their warm and comfortable nests in your roof , window ledges and even within an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

Bird mites are usually nesting in vacated nest and they love to stay in moist and humid environment.

They are very active during 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 family or any building if they happen to prey animals such as rodents, dogs and cats as their hosts.

Bird mites can come in contact with people 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 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 the nests yourself to avoid risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

To spot possible infestation, check for nestings around:

• Roof and in stacks
• Roof spaces
• Wall cavities
• Storm cellars
• Window ledges
• Porches

If there is one DIY method you can do to prevent the infestation, that’s installing high fences on your environment. The existence of high fences can block birds from entering your area and build 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 in your own can be difficult and upsetting. You cannot easily prevent its spreading 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 plan to completely eradicate such situation.

Local Pest Control Chatswood can help you inspect your location and nearby surroundings. After assessing the degree of infestation, we’ll help you in eliminating nesting materials, sealing entry points and apply required treatment to help control the pests. We promise you a high quality work from assessment to our treatment program and implementation procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatment you employ?

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You can rest assured that the constituents active they come in contact with, either when it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting it, is a tiny amount.

Can the spray cause any harm to humans?

The spray we use is often utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and does not cause any harm on humans.

What should I do if I happen to touch one of the areas that have been sprayed?

This will only be of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you possibly can. After a brief period in time water carrier, tap water will have been dissolved and won’t harm you in any way when you come in contact with the area.

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and we are able to offer affordable pest control services. Also, we are staffed with a team of certified pest control specialists who specialize in pest biology studies . They are certified to provide practical recommendations and solutions to your home.

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We specialize in the development of innovative and affordable pest control management including pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed to ensure the health and well-being of your family being our top priority.

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Our specialists will provide you with pest or insect identification methods and provide tips for monitoring to deal with pests and bugs at home as well as at work. We are equipped and well-trained to identify the problem with pests, and recommend appropriate course of treatment.

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Most Lane Cove residential properties need annual pest control services but commercial premises because of their safety and health requirements will require more frequent visits.

In Local Pest Control Chatswood, after an initial examination as well as treatment we can arrange an annual schedule for our customers to reduce worries about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for many offices, hotels and food establishments that serve commercial properties and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can offer is the opportunity to visit your property in a nonbranded vehicle to provide any pest control service when you require extra discretion.

With our staff members being as comprehensively trained and experienced as they are, they have the tools to tackle every one of the many kinds of pest control issues that you may encounter in the area of Lane Cove.

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