🪲 Pest Control Guide
Biting Pests & Mites
Identification and treatment guide for bird mites, chiggers, kissing bugs, and other biting pests.
🪲 What Are Biting Pests & Mites?
This group includes mites and insects that bite humans — often when their primary animal host is no longer present. Many of these pests are mistaken for each other or for invisible irritants.
Always confirm pest presence before applying any treatment.
🐛 Pests Covered in This Guide
🐦Bird Mites
🌾Grain Mites
🌿Chiggers
🪲Kissing Bugs (Conenose Bugs)
🦇Bat Bugs & Bird Bugs
🎭Masked Hunter Bugs
Important Warning
Do not apply pesticides unless pests are confirmed.
Some itching may be caused by:
- •Allergies
- •Skin conditions
- •Environmental irritants
Confirm pest presence before treatment.
✅ General Treatment Approach
1Identify the source (bird nest, animal host, yard)
2Remove the source or seal entry points
3Apply residual insecticide to affected areas
4Apply dust to voids and cracks where appropriate
5Monitor and repeat if needed