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We have a Turtle Dove nest 2 feet from our master bedroom sliding glass door under the eave but not directly overhead. We're going on an extended trip soon.
A friend of ours had a nest near their front door and they got infested with mites.
This is so sad. It looks like I will need to remove this nest.
Anyone have any experience with this situation?
I don't want to remove this nest but I don't want infestation.
Ugh.
Zoonart
(11,750 posts)Lochloosa
(16,019 posts)They become structural pests when they migrate from bird nests into buildings and attack humans. For this reason, bird mite control is essential for property owners.
OregonBlue
(7,744 posts)Outbreak. They must go. Its a nightmare.
SHRED
(28,136 posts)I'm going to remove the nest with gloves and a long stick into a bag.
Should I treat the area and with what?
Kali
(54,990 posts)soap and hot water for clean up
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SHRED
(28,136 posts)There were 2 little white eggs.
Mom freaked out and I feel bad but mites can be nasty when they infiltrate a house.