Guest guest Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 I remember reading that the bird mites cannot survive without the blood from the " bird host " . Is this true and if so do I need to get rid of my birds. This is where I believe this all started. I have had birds for a while and I think it's gotten worse over time. I have always been diligent about cleaning my birds' area but have had health issues for the past few months that have caused me to be a bit lax in cleaning their area. I used to steam their cages clean, all the crevices, etc. but now I just wipe them down and use a vinegar/water solution and change the cage papers. So these mites have gotten so very bad now. Do I need to get rid of my birds? I don't think I can effectively treat my birds. The mite sprays do not work and it's nearly impossible to spray every area of a bird. I have seven birds so as you can imagine this is hard. I also have three dogs, two kids and a husband. Eradicating these mites is a huge undertaking. So, again--my question is--will it be more effective if I get rid of my birds, or won't the mites eventually die off if they don't have the birds to feed off of? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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