Bird Lice Control
Bellevue Hill

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

It’s fond to see birds flying around our home much more 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 these birds for the food in their hot blood. These pests are introduced when there is existence of a vacated nest nearby. They can also be caused by our pets such as dogs and cats or even by rodents.

Bird lice (or bird mite) should not be dismissed. Even if you don’t have a pet bird in your home, you can still come across these pests. They are tiny creatures capable of biting humans and pets and causes annoying itch. It is possible that your home and surroundings can have bird lice infestation when birds out are roosting nearby.

Here are a few quick data about these bird lice:

• At less than 1 mm lengthy, bird mites/lice are very small, but, they may be without difficulty visible with a naked eye.
• Best described as moving pepper grounds.
• They have a short life cycle of 7 days but they are capable of quick reproduction to infest a host.
• These bugs’ mainly feed on blood from flying animals, for example, pigeons, starlings, sparrows as well as poultry.
• They affect poultry rapidly, killing ill, young and old birds
• They do not transmit illnesses but their bite can cause secondary infections because of scratching.

The possibilities of getting bird lice or bird mite to get in contact with a human are if a few birds begin to construct their nest close to home. Most birds are probably to build their warm and secure nests in your rooftop, window ledges and even an air conditioner compressor unit.

Where are they found?

As aforementioned, bird mites are nesting in vacated bird’s nest and they like to stay in moist and humid environment.

These small bugs move into living spaces searching for blood meals. They can enter your front room, getting on the dividers, roofs and sneaking in bed.

Bird mites can be connected 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 degree of its infestation. The best method for this is to find the nests and removing it immediately. Hence, professional pest management services should be exploited to deal with situations and to prevent the transfer of mites and threat of bird-associated infections. bugs, home owners usually seek assistance from pest management professionals. The best approach that you can do though is investigating your area for existence of nest and then reporting it to the experts. However, ponder on this warning do not attempt to remove yourself to avoid risk of bird mite transfer to other areas.

To spot the infestation, assess for nestings around:

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

If there is 1 DIY method you can do to prevent the infestation, that is installing high fences in your surroundings. The presence 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

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

Local Pest Control Bondi will help you inspect your area and nearby environment. After evaluating the level of infestation, we will assist you in expelling settling substances, fixing entry points and employ required treatment to control the pests. We promise you an superb output to our treatment program and execution methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

My pets in the household will be affected by the treatments you employ?

The safety of your pets is a top priority for us. We can assure you that the active constituent that they might come into contact with, whether it’s still damp or through inhalation or ingesting the substance, is very small.

Will the spray cause problems to humans?

The spray we employ is typically utilized in public spaces such as schools and hospitals and causes no ill effects on humans.

What should I do if I accidently touch any of the areas treated with a spray?

This is only of concern if the spray areas remain wet. If this occurs, clean with soap and lots of water as fast as you are able to. In a short amount duration, your carrier tap water has been dissolved and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the surface.

Pest Control Bellevue Hill

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We are highly recommended by accredited agencies and can provide low-cost solutions for controlling pests. Also, we are staffed with a staff of licensed pest control technicians that specialise in pest biological studies . They are certified to offer effective recommendations and solutions for your home.

We have a range of treatments designed to have minimal environmental impact while providing strong control results on termite populations. Our results are impressive because we are aware of the species of pests that are found in your region or in your community.

We specialise in developing innovative and affordable pest control strategies, such as pest inspections, and live trapping. Our pest control solutions are designed in a way that puts the health and wellbeing of your family members as our top priority.

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Most Bellevue Hill residential properties need annual pest control but commercial buildings due to health and safety requirements require more frequent visits.

At Local Pest Control Bondi, after an initial inspection as well as treatment we will arrange an annual schedule for our clients to eliminate their need to worry about unwelcome visitors. This scheduled service is ideal for hotels, offices, food serving commercial premises and homeowners alike. Another great feature we can provide is to visit your premises using a non-branded vehicle to carry out any pest control services if additional discretion is needed.

With our technicians being highly trained and knowledgeable as they are, they are equipped to effectively tackle all kinds of pest control issues you may encounter in the Bellevue Hill area.

We’ll provide you with an efficient, friendly and cost-effective solution that will stop any subspecies or species of pest (who require different and individual treatment) from coming back to your property.