Mite Control for Gloucester, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire and The Forest of Dean
Problems/Risks:
The pigeon mite is the most common mite affecting domestic premises, and, as the name implies, it is associated with pigeon nests and dead pigeons. However, these mites can also affect other nesting birds e.g. Other birds nests that are in a loft area. Pigeon mites can migrate to alternative food sources (e.g. Humans) if their original host (food source) is no-longer present. e.g. If the bird(s) have flown away, or a decaying dead bird has turned to dust.
Other mites, such as flour mites, can cause problems when their numbers become very large, especially in commercial situations; as a heavily infested food product may have to be thrown away.
Recommended treatment:
Initially the source of the infestation needs to be identified and removed. In the case of the pigeon mite, this is usually a pigeon nest or dead bird. The nest and associated fouling needs to be removed and the area thoroughly cleaned and sprayed with an insecticide.
