How to Get Rid of Feather Mites in a Mounted Bird
A feather mite is a small insect that commonly infests the feathers of birds. A stuffed bird is susceptible to the same mites. If you notice any mites on your bird, you can kill the mites and their eggs in two stages. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Wrap your mounted bird in a polyethylene bag. Try to remove as much air as possible when you put the bird in the bag.
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Put the bag in the freezer for a week. Make sure that the temperature in the freezer is at least as low as 5 degrees Fahrenheit, if not colder.
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Remove the bird from the freezer and allow it to defrost for 24 hours, keeping it in the wrapping. The bird needs to be thawed all the way to the center, so if yours is quite large, let it defrost a little longer.
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Put the bird back in the freezer for another week before taking it out and letting it defrost.
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Place the bird back into a clean, secure case. Any cracks in the case will allow bugs to enter and infest your bird again.
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Tips & Warnings
Check your case often for any signs of cracks or damage to prevent anything from getting to your bird.
Do not try to put your bird in the freezer while still in the case; the glass will break.
