Is it bird or rat mites?

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Is it bird or rat mites?

Hi Ron,

During escrow, we found 2 dead animals in the fountain at te backyard; racoon (maybe possum) and a bird. The seller removed dead bodies. And we drained the water in the fountain manually ourselves. Then we started get bit and itchy. Especially hands and feet, sometimes on other parts. The bites are generally at night but it happens during day as well. I contacted several pest control companies. Inspectors came and look and they told me that they could not see anything (no bird nest, no visible mites in the house). I suspect bird or rat mites as i have very similar symptoms some people write on websites related to mite infestation; prickk like bites and crawling sensation on body. It's been 5 weeks. What are my options at this point? I call and ask pest companies about fumigation they tell me they still need to know the target. We want to eradicate it asap as it multiplies so quickly. Please help.

Status: Open Jul 30, 2024 - 09:24 AM

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RonDawson

Jul 31, 2024 - 07:15 AM

The only way to know what species of mite, is to have one examined by an ACARIST at a University that deals with with mites (Acarids). However, if you are concerned that mites are the issue, treatment to the yard can be done with any pesticide that is designed for mites. Bifen I/T, Bifen XTS, and Talstar Pro are examples of pesticides that do a decent job of controlling mites. This treatment will have to be performed on a regular basis (14-21 days) until all signs of the mites cease. This is because the treatments have to outlast the life cycle of the mites. If it is mites, the immature stages of the mites are probably causing the itching issue.

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Most pest companies will not deal with mites as they have little to no experience with them. Finding one that will treat or spray may be difficult. They certainly won't and can't guarantee any results. Doing this yourself may be your only option.

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