![]() These mites are less than 0.5mm (1/32″) in size. Mites / Plaster Beetles – General Information Flour Mite And The Furniture Mite Insecticide treatments will only work on clean surfaces. We guarantee to reduce the infestation, complete eradication depends on humidity & the successful removal of turf, plants & birds nests depending on which pest is present. So do not vacuum, wipe or wash treated areas until a week after the infestation has finished (once dead mites are no longer seen). As long as the surfaces that have been treated are not washed or vacuumed the insecticide will remain active for up to 3 months. You may see mites/Plaster Beetles (in small numbers) for up to 2-3 weeks after treatment. ![]() After treatment do not let domestic animals walk on treated surfaces until dry and if bare skin comes into contact while wet then wash. With Poultry or Bird Mites the birds nests must be removed & proofing measures carried out to prevent birds nesting in the future. In the case of the Clover Mite it may be necessary to remove plants & turf from the edge of the affected building. Heating & not ventilating properly will lead to the treatment failing. windows must be left open at all times & the heating left on. Mites, Booklice & Plaster Beetles like humid conditions & the treatment will only succeed if the areas are kept well ventilated – i.e. ![]() They are not highly toxic towards mammals but are extremely so to all forms of crawling and flying public health pests. All insecticides are biodegradable, almost odourless, non tainting & do not corrode or stain. This contains an insecticide in a dust formulation 1% w/w Bendiocarb. Also a powder might be used called Ficam D*. The infested and surrounding areas have been treated with one or more of the following insecticides: Effect Microtech CS’* which contains Lambdacyhalothrin, Ficam W which contains 80% Bendiocarb w/w or K-Othrine which contains Deltamethrin. Insecticides only work on clean surfaces. The areas to be treated must be clean, dust & grease free. In all cases the rooms will have to be sprayed so anything that would be damaged by a fine mist of water needs removing or covering. With Bird Mites (& Paster Beetles/Booklice) any birds nest needs removing. If Flour Mites are a problem then the infested foodstuffs need destroying and the cupboards clearing and clearing prior to treatment. Plaster beetles & Booklice will stray into cupboards, clothes in fact everywhere. ![]() Why Should Mites Be Treated?Īs mentioned Bird Mites can bite humans, Flour Mites can damage and taint food materials and rendering them unpalatable, they can cause respiratory disorders as well as irritation or dermatitis to persons handling infested commodities, Clover Mites are generally only a nuisance. They are more easily noticed on light covered surfaces. They all will be seen moving slowly across walls & ceilings. They can also be found in bird nests & any damp material. They are often found in new houses or fresh plaster although the moulds needed to support them may not appear until some months after the plaster has been laid. The Plaster Beetle & Booklice feed off the mould that grows on plaster & glue from packaging & books. The Plaster Beetle & Booklice are mentioned because although not Mites they thrive under the same sort of conditions.
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