Bird Mite Treatment Brisbane
Bird mites are tiny. But what these eight-legged creatures lack in size, they make up for in bite! While the bites they dish out are small, they tend to be numerous, itchy and very red.
Bird mites love humid conditions and can frequently be found where there are chickens, pigeons, sparrows and other types of birds. So it’s no surprise that Brisbane, Australia, is one of their favourite locations to live and breed.
Bird mites feed on human blood but can’t complete their breeding cycles on mammals. They never burrow below the skin surface but can transfer from human bodies to carpets, lounges and beds. If you suspect you have a bird mite infestation, talk to Blue Chip Termite & Pest Control about our bird mite treatment options.
Signs of Bird Mites
ALLERGIC REACTIONS
Bird mites are very small and hard to see, so sometimes, the first thing you notice is waking up with worse allergies than usual. Reactions from bird mites can result in itching, swelling, watery eyes, sneezing and other discomfort.
RASHES
Mite infestations can cause itchy rashes with raised red spots, and scratching can make rashes even redder and angrier looking.
SKIN IRRITATIONS ON PETS
If your pet has unexplained sores or bumps or is scratching themselves excessively, that can be a sign of mites. Bird pets may have feathers missing, or you may notice them scratching or pruning excessively.
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Blue Chip’s Bird Mite Treatment
At Blue Chip Termite & Pest Control, our first step in bird mites pest control services is giving you advice on how we can solve your problem.
Next, we use insecticide dust in the areas where your birds roost or forage. The insecticide dust is low-risk for birds but a powerful form of bird mite treatment.
Sometimes, bird mites come from pigeons or other birds that hang around the edge of the roofing, flapping their wings. The bird mites then enter through your doors and windows. In those situations, we may need to dust off your roof and spray your couch and other indoor areas.
Just one spray usually sorts out the problem. However, most Blue Chip customers with chickens get a dusting treatment every six months to stop the problem before it starts.
Who Is At Risk of a Bird Mite Infestation?
The people at the highest risk of a bird mite infestation include:
- People who own chickens or come into contact with them regularly.
- People who have pigeons or other birds (parrots, canaries, etc.) around their property.
- People with birds nesting inside their roofs or in the gutters/eaves of their houses.
- People with a history of bird mite infestation in their homes or the area.
If you’re in any of the above categories, the likelihood is higher that you’ll need bird mites pest control at some point.
MITE BITE TREATMENT
If you’ve been bitten by bird mites, your first step is to immediately clean the infected area to get rid of any remaining mites. You can also use an over-the-counter anti-itching cream to remove any itchiness.
If you react severely to bird mite bites, see a doctor immediately. A doctor will likely prescribe a topical steroid, antihistamines or antibiotics for bird mite treatment if there’s a secondary infection.
Why Choose Blue Chip’s Bird Mite Treatment
When it comes to bird mite treatment, no one wants to take chances. That’s why our customers repeatedly choose Blue Chip Termite & Pest Control.
Using only premium-grade chemicals and state-of-the-art methods, we strive to stay a few steps ahead of our competitors and provide the most effective bird mite treatment on the market.
You don’t have to share your life with these pests. Contact Blue Chip Termite & Pest Control today to regain control of your home.
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I am getting bitten on the couch/in bed.
- If you have chickens or birds nesting around the outer house walls or even in the roof void, bird mites can infest the house.
- We use a dual-acting insecticide powder to treat around the chicken coup (this does not affect the birds) and blanket spray the house floors. We fumigate the roof and wall voids, remove any nests around the house walls and spray the internal chairs if needed.
- If the customer has chickens, this treatment should be done every six months to stop this problem’s build-up.
- Your pets can carry bird mites inside.
- You can have bird mites around your lawn.
- Bird mites can be different colours but will most likely be a clear to yellow colour and sometimes red.
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Areas We Service
As a family-owned and operated business based in Brisbane’s Northside, our service areas include
- Brisbane through to Caboolture
- Redcliffe to Samford
- West End to Springwood
