Can bird mites live on human and dog blood

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- October 17, 2019 at 1:04 am #1184
  
  MsWoggy
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  I read where bird mites can only live a short time without bird blood. If this is true why is it so hard to get rid of them?
- January 1, 2020 at 2:29 am #1256
  
  w1c2
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  In the beginning I read they could not complete life cycle on humans. That was almost 2 years ago, so unless they live over 2 years I doubt that’s true. They are very hard to get rid of. I’ll paste my 2 cents below and you keep trying various suggestions on this site also. I know its hard and can be lonely battle and energy sapping. I could talk a whole book on what I’ve been thru and many attempted remedies. Hard to keep from being depressed at times.
  
  I understand your situation. I’ve been dealing with bird mites for while. I was attacked clearing my deceased dads house almost 2 years ago and it was a lot of hell at first. I can tell you some good advice but no silver bullet cure for now. The first thing is your diet. Eliminate sugars, dairy, caffeine, alcohol, fast/most can foods and meats except fish (no frying only baked). ): Yes I know. These mite things thrive off these foods/beverages mainly. I love coffee and suffer attack after drinking, have had to curtail intake. If you can’t eliminate, reduce and then reduce intake more. Our normal diets are a breeding ground for these parasites. Also treating rooms if infested is great but if they are burrowed in your skin taking showers only temporary relief, I know. Must attack them internally also with healthy diet and medicines. Look at the suggestions by others on this site. I can recommend Ivermectin paste, drinking lemon/vinegar water and taking antibiotics. I rub head and face with Vaseline/castor oil at night to hinder their movement. I don’t think one relief/cure fits all sufferers. These products have curbed my symptoms but not killed. But controlling my diet very helpful. I am much better than last year, very depressing still. Docs no help for me. Look on this forum and site for others remedies one may be silver bullet for you. I just saw a few more I’m going to try. I feel your pain.
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