Bird Control as Prevention of Bird Mite Infestation
Although birds are beautiful and gentle (most of the time), there are still plenty of reasons why we would not what them making their home in the structure of our property. One of the top reasons is bird mites: pesky little bugs that can multiply by the thousands and can cause harm to our pets and other birds. Bird mites are not typically dangerous to humans, but they can pose a serious threat to pet birds or other animals that you keep, including chickens and homing pigeons.
If you think you have a bird mite issue or have found birds nesting in your home, contact the team at No Bugs Termite and Pest Control, Inc. Our Santa Clarita pest control and bird prevention experts can help you prevent bird mites from becoming a problem.
How Do You Know If You Have Bird Mites?
What Do Bird Mites Look Like?
Bird mites are tiny, oval-shaped, have eight legs, are semitransparent, and hairy in appearance. They are so tiny- around 1 millimeter long.
Can Bird Mites Infest Your House?
If you notice bird mites in your home, it is most likely because your home has become a bird-heaven. If your property is appealing to birds looking for a new home, then they bring with them their tiny, biting friends. Accessible water, roosting or nesting spots, plenty of food sources and access to plenty of insects make your home a perfect place for birds to set up their home.
What Kinds of SCV Birds Are Hosts to Bird Mites?
- Sparrows
- Pigeons
- Starlings
- Poultry Birds
Where Do Bird Mites Live?
Bird mites will most often make their home with those they are feeding on, in the nests that the birds create. These can usually be found in chimneys, eaves, negative space in roof tiles, window ledges, and patio covers. Bird mite populations can grow extremely quickly, with eggs hatching in as early as 3 days after laid and adults maturing in 5 days.
Do Bird Mites Live on Humans?
Bird mites do not necessarily pose a threat to humans, but they will bite and cause itchy, tingly irritation. Unfortunately, they can cause major problems for pet birds or poultry and outdoor chickens or other birds kept for eggs. Luckily, bird mites cannot survive or reproduce on human blood sources, so they can be eradicated by eliminating their hosting sources.
How to Get Rid of Bird Mites
Keep your kids, pets and neighborhood feathered friends safe from bird mites using preventative options from the bird control specialists at No Bugs. We utilize human bird prevention techniques to make your home less appealing for nesting and feeding, so that you don’t have to worry about a bird mite infestation or the dangers associated with bird droppings.
When you need help with birds around your home, contact the Santa Clarita bird control specialists at No Bugs Termite and Pest Control, Inc.
