Positive Pest Management of New York City provides quality Bird Mite Exterminating Services to residential and commercial customers in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx. The Bird Mite infestation problem in the NYC area is a direct consequence of the pigeon population and has become a major issue. We have the experience and skill to handle any extermination situation related to these or other pests.
In fact, most NYC insect or rodent issues can be managed using the Integrated Pest Management techniques that our firm follows. Call now, and your pest problems will be quickly eliminated with quality & warrantied extermination work.
Bird Mites are very small and are closely related to ticks. Like ticks, certain types of mites are parasitic on humans and will occasionally infest home and office buildings. They are about the size of the period at the end of this sentence and are usually associated with birds or rodents.
Bird mites can adapt and survive in a human environment when the original avian host is no longer viable. The infestations can affect people with a bird’s nest near the home, apartment dwellers with nesting pigeons, people with pets or other animals which are infested, people who obtain used furniture, carpet, clothing, etc, that has been infested. This can also include guests of hotels, office workers and others, when the buildings are inhabited by nesting birds.
Parasitic infestation from bird mites too small to be easily seen without magnification. Symptoms include pinprick bites, often intense itching with or without lesions, small reddened bumps, and a crawling sensation anywhere on the body; with increased activity at night. Some people label these the “creepy crawlies” or “nose ticklers”. The intense itching and irritation on the skin is due to the mite’s saliva. When a large area is covered with bites it will resemble a rash in appearance, and it is often mistaken for scabies.
Mites will infest carpeting, bedding, upholstered furniture, clothing, etc. They hide in cracks, crevices and darkened areas in the home when not active. They tend to congregate where humans routinely are, such as near the computer, in automobiles, etc.
They are most active from dusk till dawn, but can be active at other times, especially when disturbed. Bird mites are very disruptive to our normal sleep pattern, causing many nights of lost sleep. They tend to be more active on damp, humid, overcast days and nights. Mites are less active during daylight hours, and they are less active on hot, dry, sunny days. Increased activity every seven days or so, when the new mites will mature. Mite activity also tends to increase around a full moon. Bird mite populations tend to peak in the late spring and summer, corresponding to an increase in the bird population and an increase in temperature and humidity levels.
Bird mites are parasites that feed on living organisms; the female mite needs blood to reproduce. They are attracted to mammals by receptors for moisture, heat and CO2. They are aggressive and they often bite humans when their original food source has gone, as when the young birds leave the nest. They can quickly multiply into thousands, leaving the afflicted person with the feeling of being overwhelmed. Once a home is heavily infested, they are very difficult to fully eradicate.
At Positive Pest Management, we take great pride in our organization and strongly believe that our services should always exceed our customer’s expectations. Our highly competent professional staff is always eager to help you with any of your exterminating needs.
Operated by Benett Pearlman who is a former Regional Director of the New York State Pest Management Association. Mr. Pearlman spent 10 years as NYPMA’s regional Director. Positive Pest Management specializes in commercial, residential, and industrial properties. We’re in the trenches everyday, trouble shooting on site and committed to permanently solving all your pest problems in a cost-effective manner.
When it’s time to select a pest control company for bed bugs, termites, carpenter ants or other pest removal needs, Positive Pest Management is the best choice you can make. We have the experience and the expertise you need to exterminate any kind of pest problem. And we have a real passion for pest removal. That keeps us a leader in the industry.
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