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I remember reading that the bird mites cannot survive without the blood

from the " bird host " . Is this true and if so do I need to get rid of my

birds. This is where I believe this all started. I have had birds for a

while and I think it's gotten worse over time. I have always been

diligent about cleaning my birds' area but have had health issues for

the past few months that have caused me to be a bit lax in cleaning

their area. I used to steam their cages clean, all the crevices, etc.

but now I just wipe them down and use a vinegar/water solution and

change the cage papers. So these mites have gotten so very bad now. Do

I need to get rid of my birds? I don't think I can effectively treat my

birds. The mite sprays do not work and it's nearly impossible to spray

every area of a bird. I have seven birds so as you can imagine this is

hard. I also have three dogs, two kids and a husband. Eradicating these

mites is a huge undertaking. So, again--my question is--will it be more

effective if I get rid of my birds, or won't the mites eventually die

off if they don't have the birds to feed off of? Thanks.