In residential property, mites can usually be traced back pigeon or sparrow nests in or on the building. Remove the nests and dust insect powder around the nesting sites. Remember to dust the cracks and crevices. If the treatment is not thorough there is a risk that the mites immediately migrate and spread further into […]
Biology
Red mites are nocturnal. During the day they hide in cracks and crevices of birds’ nests. With caged birds, they often spend the day hiding where the perches are attached to the cage. The eggs are laid in the hiding places and the mites hide in them while molting. A female mite lays 10 eggs […]
Bird mites
Several mite species live in and around bird nests. They seek out birds in the nests and suck their blood. Although the bird mites are small, their mouth parts are quite long. They pierce the skin using a pair of sharp claws. The long claws are usually hidden inside the body. If you want to […]