Bird Mites

Bird Mites are a small mite generally about .5 mm in size, they are greyish in colour or can be ginger when filled with blood. 
They are commonly called Bird Lice but are in fact true mites and generally cause problems in the warmer months from November through to April. 
During the months of spring and summer some species of birds, the most common being the Indian myna and pigeons up here in Cairns will search out nesting sites in buildings, they will also act as hosts to bird mites

When access is available, the nesting birds often bring with them an invasion of bird mites. This occurs when the numbers of mites carried on the host birds become so large that they migrate across ceilings and down walls in search of a new host. The bites of these blood sucking pests cause severe itching, skin irritation and considerable discomfort.

The bird mite life cycle consists of: egg, larva, nymph, and mature adult. They can complete this cycle in about 7-24 days, depending on the environment.

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Bird mite bites on arm.

Bird mites on a hand.

​Treating the Cause

This involves preventing the host bird's access to the roosting and nesting sites. The particular method used varies considerably, and each situation is treated individually.

A well proofed roof reduces the risk of further infestation of both the host bird and the mites.

Contact Pest Off Solutions today if you suspect you're getting bitten by bird mites.

Treatment of Bird Mites

• Treatment of the nesting area with residual chemicals is essential to gain control of these occasional pests.
• ​Treatment of the walls and surfaces where invading mites have migrated is also necessary.

The treatment of bird mites is only the start of solving your problem. The residual chemicals will control the current infestation, however, more is required!

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