How to kill bird mites?

Don't use a pest control company unless they have extensive experience treating bird mites. TIP: No matter which treatment option is used, a follow-up treatment is usually required about 7-10 days later to eradicate the previously unhatched mites. A home that is heavily infested is best treated with tenting and fumigation. read more

The mites can die after three weeks without a blood meal from a bird, so they go looking for a new host when a bird dies or leaves the nest. This is usually when the mites encounter humans, dogs and other animals. read more

2) Do- It-Yourself Bird Mite Treatment 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. Remove any old nests or dead birds. read more

Unlike common mites connected to pets and carpeting, bird mites have a tendency to disperse throughout the home. That might include walls, ceilings, eaves, attics and basements. For this reason, fumigation with our cedar oil fog machine is highly recommended. read more