So I have these bugs making trails under my skin. If you look close they look like mites attached to whatever fibers they find. I am just not sure what type but they are literally eating me from the inside out. I had a parrot and they killed her and my goldfish as well. Please any help on what I can use to kill them.
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It sounds like you have bird mites due to the fact that you had a parrot in your home but there are other types of mites that are very similar.
It's possible your parrot was the host for bird mites and they are still lingering around since his/her death.
But where did the bird mites originate from that attached to your parrot?
Here are comments made about how to deal with this problem:
"As with many pest control situations, eliminating the source of the problem often brings about rapid results, and bird mites aren't any different. If these pests are found, removal of a bird nest once the birds have left is the single most crucial step. Like flipping a switch, mite activity typically drops off rapidly within a day or two of the nest being removed."
You will need to determine that you actually have bird mites and most people have to call an exterminator to verify what is going on in your house and give you an estimate of the cost to take care of the problem.
But you can identify bird mites yourself; however, once you have identified the problem, you will still need someone to find the source and remove it or the problem will continue.
"TIP: To capture mite samples from a heavily infested room: Place a pan of hot, steaming water in the middle of a darkened room at night. Place a single light over the pan. Leave the room undisturbed for a couple of hours. You will need to use a strong magnifier to see them in the water. Place samples in a small container with alcohol to preserve."
This will give you a sample that you can take to your landlord, your county extension office or to an exterminator.
Here is a link to help you locate your county extension office.
You can read about this problem on these links:
www.birdmites.org/
medent.usyd.edu.au/
A pharmacist can help you find products to help control the itching.
"Antihistamine creams or anti-itch creams, including those containing hydrocortisone, can help reduce itching. You can also take oral antihistamines for severe itching. If you have painful bites, anesthetic creams can help.
Mite bites often cause severe itching, but scratching can lead to infection. Its important to try to reduce the itch with medication, ice, or other treatments."
www.healthline.com/
If you have bugs UNDER your skin, get to your doctor ASAP. No topical cream, ointment, lotion, fluid, etc, is going to do anything.
My niece had this. It turned out to be bird mites. She had to have an exterminator.
There look like Midges - biting Midges or also known as No-See-Ums. These tiny insects have painful itches and bites. Similar to a Mosquito , they hate the chemical (Deet) which you can purchase , also requiring insect repellant & lotion/spray could help with itch/pain , also if uncontrolled call a professional - www.pestcontrolgurus.com/
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