Mites and beetles are common pests that can cause significant problems for homes and businesses in the North East of England. From flour mites in kitchens to bird mites spreading from lofts, these pests can cause health risks, property damage, and food contamination.
🔍 Flour Mites: Found in kitchens, these mites feed on cereal products, flour, and grains. They can taint food and cause respiratory problems and skin irritation.
🔍 Poultry/Bird Mites: Feeding on the blood of birds, these mites can bite humans when birds aren’t present, causing itching and irritation. They often spread from bird nests in lofts or roof spaces.
🔍 Clover Mites: Although harmless, these tiny mites can enter homes through cracks in windows and walls, especially in autumn.
🔍 Plaster Beetles and Booklice: Found in damp areas, these pests feed on mould growing on plaster or books. They often infest new builds or properties with moisture issues.
⚠️ Health Risks: Poultry mites can cause bites, while flour mites contaminate food and cause respiratory issues.
⚠️ Property Damage: Plaster beetles and booklice can spread mould into cupboards and books, damaging your property.
⚠️ Food Contamination: Flour mites and booklice can infest food storage areas, making food unusable.
🟢 Flour Mites: Discard infested food and clear affected cupboards.
🟢 Poultry/Bird Mites: Remove any bird nests from lofts, chimneys, or eaves.
🟢 Plaster Beetles and Booklice: Clean and remove any bird nests, ensuring all kitchen areas are free from crumbs and grease.
🟢 Clover Mites: Remove plants and turf around the affected property to reduce mite access.
Clear any items that could be damaged by treatment, such as food and pet supplies, and cover sensitive materials. Ensure pets and children are kept out of treated areas.
✅ Allow treated surfaces to dry before cleaning.
✅ Ventilate treated areas by opening windows to help the treatment work effectively.
✅ Keep pets and children away from treated areas until dry.
Residual insecticide will last for 1-3 months. Avoid cleaning, vacuuming, or wiping treated surfaces until the infestation has been fully eradicated.
For clover mites, remove surrounding vegetation to prevent re-infestation.
At Pest-Shield, we apply residual insecticide to target infested areas, including walls, ceilings, kitchens, and lofts. Full eradication may take a few weeks, especially for plaster beetles and booklice, which may still appear for up to three weeks.
🔍 Flour Mites: Tiny, translucent mites that infest cereal products and dried foods, causing respiratory and skin issues.
🔍 Bird Mites: These small pests feed on bird blood, causing intense itching and rashes in humans when they spread from bird nests into homes.
🔍 Clover Mites: Harmless but overwhelming in large numbers, these mites seek shelter indoors in cooler months.
🔍 Booklice (Psocids): These tiny insects feed on mould, often contaminating food and damaging books and packaging.
🔍 Plaster Beetles: Found in damp areas, these beetles feed on mould in new or recently renovated buildings.
🛑 Mites and beetles are a nuisance and can cause health risks and property damage. Contact Pest-Shield today for professional treatment to protect your property in Newcastle, Sunderland, and Durham.
📞 Call us now: 0191 7166647
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