Blood sucking insects

[SunnyTheConure]

Do I have to worry about blood sucking insects and my birds getting hurt.

 

[SailBoat]

Addressing this questions without the knowledge of your location is unrealistic as the type of insects and the diseases that are common in an area is fundament.

Normally an indoor Parrot is vastly less likely to be effected by insects than those kept outdoors.

 

[noodles123]

Yes, if outside, you do. Indoors, the risk is SIGNIFICANTLY lower. The odds of a single mosquito bite harming a bird= low, but insects like this can/do spread viruses, parasites etc. As Sailboat said, the area in which you live is also significant...
I have known many humans (including a relative) who have contracted West Nile virus (and I live in a place with a solid winter). One of the people I knew died from it, which really shocked me. It's rare, but it happens. Just like people can get sick from certain diseases, so can parrots (although not necessarily the same ones).

On the flip side, I don't use bugspray (BECAUSE of my bird) and I have gardened all summer. My mom is very concerned by all of my bites (logically) but I am still alive...despite the fact that it is stupid of me.

The thing is, a bird will hide symptoms but a person will generally talk about them. I admit that my lack of bug spray is stupid, but I have no safe alternative...

 

[SunnyTheConure]

Yes, if outside, you do. Indoors, the risk is SIGNIFICANTLY lower. The odds of a single mosquito bite harming a bird= low, but insects like this can/do spread viruses, parasites etc. As Sailboat said, the area in which you live is also significant...
I have known many humans (including a relative) who have contracted West Nile virus (and I live in a place with a solid winter). One of the people I knew died from it, which really shocked me. It's rare, but it happens. Just like people can get sick from certain diseases, so can parrots (although not necessarily the same ones).

On the flip side, I don't use bugspray (BECAUSE of my bird) and I have gardened all summer. My mom is very concerned by all of my bites (logically) but I am still alive...despite the fact that it is stupid of me.

The thing is, a bird will hide symptoms but a person will generally talk about them. I admit that my lack of bug spray is stupid, but I have no safe alternative...

Pakistan in winter it's too cold that there are no bugs only summer

 

[SunnyTheConure]

I think I will order fly screen for the window in the bird room for the windows.

 

[Ceri]

Yes, if outside, you do. Indoors, the risk is SIGNIFICANTLY lower. The odds of a single mosquito bite harming a bird= low, but insects like this can/do spread viruses, parasites etc. As Sailboat said, the area in which you live is also significant...
I have known many humans (including a relative) who have contracted West Nile virus (and I live in a place with a solid winter). One of the people I knew died from it, which really shocked me. It's rare, but it happens. Just like people can get sick from certain diseases, so can parrots (although not necessarily the same ones).

On the flip side, I don't use bugspray (BECAUSE of my bird) and I have gardened all summer. My mom is very concerned by all of my bites (logically) but I am still alive...despite the fact that it is stupid of me.

The thing is, a bird will hide symptoms but a person will generally talk about them. I admit that my lack of bug spray is stupid, but I have no safe alternative...

I actually did some research on the bug repellent too because I live in the middle of a dang forest which harbors bugs that annoy the ever living crap out of me and my patience. I found this article : Click HERE

Just wanted to share with you so you can take care of yourself!

 

[noodles123]

Yes, if outside, you do. Indoors, the risk is SIGNIFICANTLY lower. The odds of a single mosquito bite harming a bird= low, but insects like this can/do spread viruses, parasites etc. As Sailboat said, the area in which you live is also significant...
I have known many humans (including a relative) who have contracted West Nile virus (and I live in a place with a solid winter). One of the people I knew died from it, which really shocked me. It's rare, but it happens. Just like people can get sick from certain diseases, so can parrots (although not necessarily the same ones).

On the flip side, I don't use bugspray (BECAUSE of my bird) and I have gardened all summer. My mom is very concerned by all of my bites (logically) but I am still alive...despite the fact that it is stupid of me.

The thing is, a bird will hide symptoms but a person will generally talk about them. I admit that my lack of bug spray is stupid, but I have no safe alternative...

Pakistan in winter it's too cold that there are no bugs only summer

I am just saying that mosquitoes, ticks etc diseases can still spread during the summer in a place with a solid winter. Mosquitoes survive easily in 50 F, bit even if your location gets cold, it doesn't mean you don't have to worry about disease---obviously if it is so cold in the winter, your birds wouldn't be outside, and therefore, the risk would be pretty non-existent.

 

[SunnyTheConure]

Yes, if outside, you do. Indoors, the risk is SIGNIFICANTLY lower. The odds of a single mosquito bite harming a bird= low, but insects like this can/do spread viruses, parasites etc. As Sailboat said, the area in which you live is also significant...
I have known many humans (including a relative) who have contracted West Nile virus (and I live in a place with a solid winter). One of the people I knew died from it, which really shocked me. It's rare, but it happens. Just like people can get sick from certain diseases, so can parrots (although not necessarily the same ones).

On the flip side, I don't use bugspray (BECAUSE of my bird) and I have gardened all summer. My mom is very concerned by all of my bites (logically) but I am still alive...despite the fact that it is stupid of me.

The thing is, a bird will hide symptoms but a person will generally talk about them. I admit that my lack of bug spray is stupid, but I have no safe alternative...

Pakistan in winter it's too cold that there are no bugs only summer

I am just saying that mosquitoes, ticks etc diseases can still spread during the summer in a place with a solid winter. Mosquitoes survive easily in 50 F, bit even if your location gets cold, it doesn't mean you don't have to worry about disease---obviously if it is so cold in the winter, your birds wouldn't be outside, and therefore, the risk would be pretty non-existent.

Thank you yes they are indoor birds. There are cats and other predators, I would be to worried about keeping them outside.