How to get rid of bird mites?

Mix the borax with water and spray walls and wash the walls down. Sprinkle carpets with borax and then vacuum the carpet. Using plastic mattress covers is a good idea, but don't overlook pillows. If you're sure you're battling bird mites don't use down pillows or comforters; switch to acrylic and wash them often. read more

Bird mites’ treatment strategies you need to try. A female bird mite needs blood to reproduce. When their original host disappears, bird mites become very aggressive and start biting humans. Once your home is heavily infested with these blood-feeding mites, getting rid of bird mites becomes a difficult process. read more

After bird mites have been properly identified the treatment process can be begin. Find the source of the infestation. Nesting birds, dead birds, pet birds, birds in chimneys or attics, birds around air conditioning units can all be sources of mite infestation in your home. read more

Even though bird mites don’t tend to live on human bodies for extended periods of time, an infestation can feel like an eternity when new mites in a victim’s surroundings return to bite again. Bird mites from abandoned nests can invade homes by the thousands. They will quickly gravitate to areas where humans sleep or relax. read more